How to make a light in the bathroom?

Where to start?

So, the first thing you need to do is create an electrical lighting scheme, in which to note the number and location of all desired fixtures. Note that the junction box, as a rule, is moved out of the room, so the line must be taken from another room, where this electrical point is installed.

Of all the existing options for fixtures, we recommend giving preference to point and sconces. Their installation does not take much time, besides the products do not take up much free space. You can also make a hidden illumination of the ceiling with an LED strip, which is especially popular today( see the photo to see the originality of the idea).

With regard to light bulbs, it is better to buy LED, which, despite its high cost, can save electricity for 30-50 thousand hours( as the manufacturers assure).Do not forget that the lamps for the bathroom should be waterproof and at the same time place them preferably away from the water.

You also need to calculate the number and power of fixtures so as not to overpay extra money for electricity and at the same time not to suffer from dim light. A simple calculation algorithm that can be used is provided in the article: installation of lighting in an apartment.

It should be noted that in this manual we are considering the instruction on how to make lighting in the bathroom at the stage when there will already be a replacement of the electrical wiring in the apartment. Questions regarding the selection of circuit breakers, RCDs, wires for the socket group will be considered only in general terms.

As for the remaining components( you may need it), we recommend that you choose the following products:

• 25 Amp RCDs on sockets with a disconnecting differential current of 10 mA;
• circuit breaker for 25 A( if an electric boiler and washing machine are installed);
• requires a 10 amp machine if a separate line from the switchboard is output;
• wire for lighting ВВГнг three-core, section not less than 1,5 mm2.

Once the wiring diagram is created, you can go further - to connect the lighting in the bathroom with your own hands.

Basic process

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that this instruction is most often used if it is necessary to replace or modernize the bathroom lighting system with your own hands. For example, if you decide to connect the sconce to the wall or to make the mirror illuminate with a designer lamp.

So, in order to make the lighting yourself in the bathroom, you will need to perform the following activities:

1. Disconnect the electricity on the
2. input shield. Start searching for the junction box( if required), if not, remove the cover to access the wire connection.
3. Connect wires to the junction box from the luminaires you selected and connect them in parallel to the lead-in cable from the flap( this applies to zero and ground).Be sure to observe the color coding of the wires so that there is no trouble like a short circuit.
4. If necessary, install a switch, although sometimes the control can be carried out in a switch mounted in the luminaire( for example, a rope).
5. Wires coming from the switch, connect to the terminal blocks on the chandelier body( or bracket).
6. Carefully insulate all connections of the conductors and close the cover of the back box.
7. Switch on the introductory machine and the RCD to check whether you have performed the wiring correctly.

That's all you need to know about how to make light in the bathroom with your own hands. To see a clear example of the correct lighting, you can in the video lesson provided below.

Summing up

How to hold the light in the bathroom we told you. Finally, I would like to give a little of your attention to some features that need to be considered when creating modern lighting.

• it is desirable to use low-voltage devices( operating from 12 volts, not 220);
• when switching wires in the box, always mark all groups( sockets, ceiling light, sconces), so that later it would be easier to inspect and repair the damaged area;
• , choosing what kind of lighting to do in the bathroom, dwell on modern solutions that will emphasize the design of the room. The best for today are spotlights, especially since they are easy to install in suspended or stretched ceilings. A good alternative is directional lamps, which can be directed to the mirror when shaving( for girls when applying makeup) and to the bathroom when bathing;
• do not use incandescent light bulbs.they can burst at high humidity. The consequence - the twisting of the bulb from the cartridge, can take you a long time, if you do not know how to do it correctly;
• be sure to use products with a degree of protection of at least IP44, which is quite enough if you place light sources close to water;
• cable must be laid in a hidden way( under the tile), it is desirable to protect it with a corrugated pipe.

We also recommend viewing another video showing the original illumination of the bathing area:

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