The lamp in the shower: the features of choice and

28-03-2018
Water supply

The presence of lighting in the shower room or cabin allows you to take water treatments with great comfort. But in the process of its implementation it is imperative to remember the danger of combining water with electricity.

In the article we will consider all the necessary security measures, as well as the phased implementation of this task with our own hands.

Photos of the lighted shower

General provisions

What does the presence of light in the soul?

Let's figure it out:

  • The ability to see well shampoo, soap and other hygiene products at any time of the day.
  • A beneficial effect on the nervous system. At the same time, the color of the installed lighting plays an important role:
Colour Human impact
Red Excitement, increase in tone, surge of energy
Yellow Mental activity, improved mood
Green Freedom from disturbing thoughts, complete relaxation
Blue Decreased hyperactivity, calm
Green light in the shower will allow you to fully relax and get maximum pleasure from taking water treatments.
  • Creating external attractiveness. Aesthetic function is also worth mentioning, as it has a positive effect on the user and gives reason for pride to the owner.
Mysterious lighting complements high-tech room design.

Implementation

First of all, you should choose which lights for the shower room you will use:

Types of suitable fixtures

Point light sources
Title Characteristics
Dotted
  • Wide range of;
  • Flexible price;
  • Rational light distribution;
  • Location - ceiling
LED light
  • High reliability;
  • Low power consumption;
  • Aesthetic component, used more to highlight the individual elements of the shower than to illuminate the entire cabin

Tip: When buying a point instrument, make sure that their degree of protection against moisture is IP44. Otherwise, you endanger yourself and your loved ones.

LED waterproof lights for shower rooms can give the environment fantastic appeal

Thus, it turns out that the spot lighting devices are capable of filling the entire cabin or room with light, and the LED will create only the illumination of the operated objects, which, in general, will also be acceptable. The choice in this case depends more on your personal preferences (see also the article Shower without a roof: design features).

Features of the installation work

Connecting a ceiling lamp in the shower

Tip: if you doubt your knowledge of the intricacies of electrical wiring, it is recommended to seek help from a professional electrician. After all, a mistake in this case can cost life, which is incomparably more expensive than any payment for a specialist’s work.

The instruction assumes the observance of the following specific rules in the process of installing fixtures for the shower:

  1. Switches must be placed outside the shower compartment.. The fact is that if the light source itself can still be sealed, since there are no moving parts in it, then with a toggle switch it is very problematic. If for any reason you need to break this rule, then you need to take into account the sufficient distance of the electrical point from the risk zones: the height from the floor must be at least 220 cm, and the distance from the crane - 150 cm.
  2. Check carefully the insulation status of each ceiling, especially pay attention to the rubber seal at the junction: do not allow any distortions or damage to it.
  3. If you hide the spot lighting devices in the suspended or suspended ceiling, then you should follow a certain procedure:
  • First of all, we apply the markup, taking into account the optimal placement of light sources. Imagine how you will take a shower, and what angle of incidence of light in this case will be optimal.
  • We put on a special screwdriver bit on the screwdriver or drill and drill a round hole of the same diameter as a spotlight.
Creating holes with a cordless screwdriver
  • We draw the connection wires through the opening and connect the lighting device.
  • We press the fasteners of the luminaire in upwards and insert it into the hole, after which we release the springs, the device as a result, he himself takes the prepared place.
Mounted ceiling light
  1. Connecting the same LED light sources depends on the design of the device into which it is embedded. You can also always buy, for example, a watering can or an overhead shower that is already equipped with its own light.
Unusually beautiful top shower with integrated lighting for your bathroom

Conclusion

A spot or LED luminaire for a shower cabin can increase its ease of use, improve visual appeal and enhance the relaxation effect. The connection of such devices is not very complex, but it requires mandatory compliance with all safety regulations, as the combination of water and electricity can be incredibly dangerous (see also the article Shower Tile - Features of Manufacturing).

Illuminated bathroom

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