How to hold a light in the garage - instruction from A to Z

Installation includes several basic steps:

• determining the places where you need to install the fixtures;
• selection of light sources( light bulbs);
• choice of luminaires themselves and calculation of their number;
• schema creation;
• electrical work( installation according to the created project).

So, in detail we will consider how to make lighting in the garage.

Definition of functional zones

The garage primarily serves for repair, storage and maintenancecar, therefore during the installation of electrical wiring care must be taken to ensure that all conditions for placing the machine have been met.

The following zones are mandatory:

• the area of ​​the entire room;
• inspection pit( car repair place);
• table with tools and area above the workbench( if any).

In addition, it is recommended to get a portable lamp that will be able to illuminate hard-to-reach places under the hood of the car and in its trunk! The design of the lamp should be made such that it can be used for suspension.

Selecting light sources

In order to carry out lighting in the garage, the following lamp versions can be used:

• incandescent lamps;
• halogen;
• fluorescent;
• LED light.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of all products.

Incandescent lamps

Incandescent lamps are the cheapest source of light, which is the main advantage of these products.

Among the shortcomings the most significant are:

• low efficiency;
• high power consumption( due to the fact that most of the light goes into heat);
• small service life;
• weak light output( eyes quickly get tired);
• products are fire-hazardous( a spark arises when a burn occurs).

The result - these light bulbs are only used because they are cheap. They need to be purchased only as a last resort.

Halogen

This type of product is also very often used when installing lighting in a garage.

Advantages:

• good luminous flux;
• higher efficiency( compared to Ilyich's lamps);
• long service life;
• save electricity.

Disadvantage of - Badly work at power surges in the network( therefore require a stabilizer)

Result - if there are no voltage fluctuations in the network, then it is quite reasonable to purchase and install these products. Otherwise, it is necessary to install an overvoltage protection.

Fluorescent

These lamps are a worthy alternative to halogen products. Their service life is slightly higher, just like the light output.

The only drawback that affects whether it is worth buying fluorescent lamps - the temperature in the room( if it is heated, there is no problem).When the temperature drops to 5 degrees( and below), the lamps stop working, so in an unheated room their installation is not recommended.

Also, as for the previous version, the voltage surges have a detrimental effect on the performance of the products. If you want to make your own lighting in the garage using fluorescent lamps, connect the voltage regulator to the mains!

LED

This option is the most modern and efficient, especially for installing lighting in a garage.

Advantage:

• highest energy-saving properties;
• high light output;
• maximum fire safety;
• service life of more than 50 thousand hours( order is higher than other sources of light);
• can work normally with voltage drops.

The only drawback of is the high price. For the apartment, this shortcoming is eliminated because of a number of advantages. If you decided to hold a light in the garage with your own hands, then it's up to you: to install fluorescent or LED lamps.

Choosing

fixtures So, now let's take a look at the tips on the type of fixtures you need to choose for lighting each of the zones listed.

In order to make light in the garage across the entire area of ​​the room, it is recommended to use ceiling fluorescent lamps. The main thing is to take into account the requirements for their application( we discussed this earlier).If the thickness of the purse allows, it will be more reasonable to install spotlights that will give a qualitative illumination of the entire room.

As a lighting for the garage inspection hole, special low-voltage lamps( 12-volt) must be used. This need is due to the fact that the pit is a zone of high humidity, in which there must be a safe current. To convert the 220 volt network into 12, you need to purchase a transformer box, which can be installed directly inside the inspection pit. In addition, for lighting fixtures, we recommend making additional protection against mechanical damage by equipping them with shades and a metal grill, as shown in the photo.

In order to make the lighting in the garage above the table, it is best to connect an ordinary table lamp. To her special requirements are not presented, the main thing is that the luminary is good.

As a mobile luminaire it is recommended to use a conventional incandescent lamp with a reflector and a hook, which can be hooked on the hood of the car during repair work.

With the choice of fixtures have been determined. In order to calculate their exact number, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the detailed technology provided in the article: installation of lighting in an apartment.

Estimated part of

After you have decided which lamps and fixtures will be installed, you need to proceed to calculate their power and quantity.

As for power, everything is simple. It is believed that for one square meter of the room you need to install a product with a power of 15 to 20 watts. For example, if the garage has an area of ​​20 squares, then the total light output should be between 300 and 400 W.Next, you need to correctly choose the number of light sources, which should be discussed in more detail.

• If you decide to make light using incandescent lamps, the result should be evenly distributed over the number of products. In this case, 5 light bulbs of 60 watts are suitable.
• If the selection is stopped with energy-saving lamps, the result is first divided by 5, then it is divided into a whole number of light sources.
• When using halogens, the calculation is similar to the previous one, only the coefficient is adopted not "5", but "6".

It should also be noted that this method of calculating the lighting in the garage is recommended if the room has 2.5-meter ceilings. For 3-meter ceilings, the total power must be increased by one and a half times. In our case, instead of 300-400, there will be 450-600 watts.

We draw your attention to the fact that on the Internet today there are many online programs in which you can quickly and, most importantly, accurately calculate the number and power of fixtures for lighting the garage. As for wiring for luminaires, in order to choose the most suitable core diameter, it is necessary to calculate the cross-section of the cable with your own hands. Do not forget to also decide on the appropriate type of light switch so that it is practical, safe and at the same time not spoiled the interior.

Creating a scheme

In order to make a scheme of lighting in the garage, it is recommended to use a photocopy of the construction plan, becausein this document, all dimensions of the room are met. The diagram shows the locations of switches, light fixtures, sockets and other electrical wiring components.

We bring to your attention a graphic scheme of garage lighting:

It should be noted that this project was carefully considered when we talked about the wiring diagram in the garage!

Requirements for electrical work

We will not talk about how to light a garage, for example. We described this technology in detail in the article, which was referred to at the very beginning.

The only thing I would like to talk about is the requirements for installation work:

1. Artificial garage lighting should not burden a person's vision. Moreover, the conditions should be comfortable for repair work. That is why the light should be scattered to every corner of the room.
2. Light diffusion should be uniform, therefore, each bulb must be placed in the plafond. In addition, it is forbidden to install a light bulb without a plafond, because it will "hit the eye".
3. Place the fixtures on the entire perimeter of the room correctly. Even in the inspection pit the products must be installed on both sides. Organize the general lighting of the garage can be both on the ceiling and on the walls, most importantly to highlight the entire area.
4. Take care of saving energy. It is better to spend once on expensive, but economical light bulbs, than each time to overpay on account for electricity.
5. Safety of electrical wiring is above all. We have already talked about the need to install waterproof products with a safe current. Another important nuance concerns the way of connecting the wires and laying the cable. It is recommended to connect the wires to the wagon terminals, twisting, which is often used, is extremely forbidden. The cable laying must be carried out in an open way in the cable ducts, so that the wiring repair can be carried out quickly, and in case of malfunctions, this can be noticed in time by the appearance of the products.

That's all I wanted to tell you about how to make lighting in the garage with your own hands. We also recommend viewing this video, which details some of the features of the choice of fixtures, as well as the electrical installation works themselves:

Still do not know which lighting option to choose for your own conditions? Then we advise you to consult our experts in the category of "Q & A"!
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