Installation of spotlights

Lighting, which comes from spotlights, differs markedly from the general illumination. The luminous flux emanating from conventional devices enters the entire space. A point lighting elements have a small scattering angle. Due to this feature, illumination falls on certain zones in the room. The scope of such luminaires is quite diverse. They are equipped with living quarters, offices, various exhibitions, storefronts and stands.

Special features of LED lamps

This type of point light elements has tangible advantages:

• they serve significantlylonger than conventional incandescent lamps;
• also requires less energy for their operation;
• besides this, the emission spectrum of such luminaires does not have ultraviolet waves. This has a positive effect on the illuminated objects - they do not fade.

In addition, RGB technology gives an advantageous feature to such lighting elements. They allow you to make the highlight of any tone of the palette of only three colors. Thus, the effect of transfusion and texture of the illuminated surface is achieved.

spotlights equipped with

halogen lamps As compared to incandescent lamps, these fixtures are smaller in size, but their light is much brighter. This is a beneficial advantage of halogen devices, but they also have their drawbacks. If the lamp burns out, the replacement procedure will be quite labor-intensive, in this respect incandescent lamps require less labor. Halogen lamps are divided into two types. Lamps belonging to the first type have 12 volts, and to the second - 220 volts.
Lifetime of lamps of the first type is twice as long as lamps having 220 volts.

But, despite such an advantageous feature, they can not be given an absolute advantage. To use 12 volt lamps, it is necessary to stabilize the voltage in the electrical network from 220 to 12 volts. A special transformer is required to perform this task. The number of installed luminaires determines the cost of such a transformer. Consequently, when installing a large number of light bulbs, the cost of fixtures and the entire lighting system will be quite high. The installation of this transformer will also require the lowering of the suspended ceiling. This is not desirable for rooms with a small footage.

Varieties and choice of

luminaires When selecting spotlights, the following criteria should be used:

1. Ceiling device. If there are suspended structures in the house, in this case the installation of spotlights into the ceiling of the mortise type is used. These lighting elements are placed in the canvas and only slightly protrude beyond it. With this arrangement, the housing of the fixture remains invisible and creates a visual effect of volumetric light.
2. For a traditional ceiling construction, this option is not suitable, but this does not mean that you can not mount spotlights. In this situation, suitable overhead devices. By its arrangement, the lamp in such a lighting element is below the ceiling and separated from it by a special platform. It is quite convenient for halogen lamps, as it contributes to their rapid cooling. According to other technical criteria, the luminaires of the overhead and mortise type have no differences.
3. Also, the luminaires are divided according to their structure. By this criterion they are rotary, that is, they have the ability to rotate around their own axis. This ability is provided by the movable part of the reinforcement structure. And also there are non-rotating lighting elements, their installation is fixed.

Fixtures in the interior decoration

The wide variability of the spot lamps makes it possible to decorate the room in any style. In addition, they can visually change the parameters of the room.

1. By installing lamps along the perimeter of the ceiling, you can visually enlarge the room, and make the ceilings themselves higher. Especially effective will look like such devices on a multi-tiered structure.
2. In addition to the decorative function, the installation of spotlights accomplishes practical tasks. For example, a convenient solution would be to install such devices in the shelves of the cabinet, becausethis will make it easier to find clothes.
3. If you install rotary spotlights above the mirror, you can improve the illumination and make the process of applying makeup more comfortable.
4. Lamps of small size are built into steps, which helps to navigate in the dark and save energy.
5. Spotlights will be useful for outdoor lighting. Owners of private households can use these elements to decorate the rails or paths on the site.

Installing the

spotlights If you decide to decorate the interior with these lighting fixtures, you need to prepare the following tools:

• terminal blocks - one for each lamp;
• flat blade screwdriver;
• drill;
• pliers;
• branch ducts;
• knife;Pencil, tape measure.

Installation procedure for plasterboard ceiling

1. Installation of point fixtures in plasterboard begins with the installation of a branch box. The process should be carried out so that access to the box is ensured during further operation.
2. In the next step from this box, you need to conduct a cable to the installation locations of the lighting elements. To protect the cable from possible damage, use a corrugated tube. In the practice of installing fixtures, this box is not always used.

There are variants when the cable extends from one lighting element to the next lamp. In this way, you can save materials and time for installation. But this is not entirely justified. In the terminal block of the first lighting element, there is an excessive current flow, and in the case of installing halogen lamps this approach is strictly not recommended, since it entails a number of difficulties.

1. It is possible to carry out installation works both before finishing the finish, and after its completion. Before you begin the installation procedure, you must perform the markup. It should be noted the placement of each lamp.
2. When applying a crown equipped with a centering drill, make holes of the same size as are necessary for mounting the lighting elements.
3. When installing a square shaped lamp, you need to give the corners the appropriate shape. For gypsum cardboard, an ordinary knife is suitable, for a tree you should use a saw, and for working with a metal - scissors.
4. Next, pull out the cable. The larger the prepared hole, the easier it will be to perform this action. If the ceiling is made of racks, it is recommended to disassemble it.
5. After the cable fragment has been pulled out, go to the luminaire. First, let's consider the installation of a construction with a lampholder cartridge G.
6. Two wires are mounted on the terminal block, and the cable fragment is also connected to it.
7. Using the lock spring, we fix the lamp in the lamp. Then we insert the lamp into the cartridge.
8. By means of spring clamps, the lamp is mounted in the mounting hole. They need to be withdrawn in the upper direction, and then released into the interior of the installation.

Special attention should be paid to the installation of lighting elements that have halogen lamps. In order to provide power for these lamps in the branch box it is necessary to install an electronic transformer. The main criterion for choosing this transformer is the total power rating of all available fixtures. Cable lines should be the same length, otherwise the light coming from the lamps will have different brightness.

The installation of a point light with your own hands for the lamp socket E is a more simplified procedure. Terminal blocks in this case do not apply, since the cartridge is equipped with screw-type terminals. The procedure is as follows:

• needs to cut a hole;
• and then pull out the cable;
• then perform a sweep;
• make the connection and screw in the lamp.

Special features of the installation in ceilings of tension type

The installation process in this case differs from the previously considered methods. This is due to the material from which stretch ceilings are made. This design is a plastic film, and therefore, it is impossible to perform a rigid fixation in this material. Due to this feature, the installation takes place in the following sequence:

1. A special reinforcing cage is mounted behind the ceiling film. This frame, as a rule, is represented by an acrylic box attached to the main ceiling.
2. To this box, using a special screw on a certain design, a mounting ring is attached. Its adjustment is carried out with a screw.
3. Please note that all operations must be carried out before installing the ceiling.
4. After the tension of the structure is fulfilled, in those places where it is supposed to install the lighting elements, you need to install a ring that will perform the function of the lock.
5. In this ring is made a hole for installation, in which the fixture is fixed and a luminaire is installed.

Conclusion

Spotlights have certain advantages over general lighting. These elements perform both decorative and practical functions. Such luminaires favorably emphasize any interior, and thanks to the variability of design, spotlights can be selected for any ceiling cover.

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