The lighting that comes from point lamps is noticeably different from the overall illumination. The light stream coming from ordinary devices enters all space. A point lighting elements have a slight scattering angle. Thanks to this feature, the illumination falls on certain zones in the room. The scope of application of such lamps is quite diverse. They equip residential premises, offices, a variety of exhibitions, showcases and stands.
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Characteristic features of LED lamps
This type of point lighting elements has tangible advantages:
- they serve significantly longer than ordinary incandescent lamps;
- also for their functioning requires less energy;
- in addition, the emission spectrum of such lamps has no ultraviolet waves. This has a positive impact on the illuminated items - they do not fade.
In addition, RGB technologies give such lighting elements favorable feature. They allow you to make the backlight of any tone palette of just three colors. Thus, the effect of transfusion and the texture of the illuminated surface is achieved.
Spotlightsequipped with halogen lamps
Comparatively with incandescent lamps, these lamps are characterized by a smaller size, but their light is much brighter. This is a profitable advantage of halogen devices, but they have their own drawbacks. When burning such a lamp, the procedure for its replacement will be quite laborious, in this regard, incandescent lamps require less labor costs. Halogen lamps are divided into two types. The lamps relating to the first type have 12 volts, and the second is 220 volts.
The period of operation of the first type lamps is two times longer than lamps with 220 volts.
But despite such a favorable feature, they can not be assigned an absolute advantage. To use 12 volt lamps, it is necessary to stabilize the voltage in the power grid from 220 to 12 volts. To perform this task, a special transformer will be required. The number of luminaire installed determines the cost of such a transformer. Consequently, when installing a large number of light bulbs, the cost of lamps and the entire lighting system will be high enough. The process of installing this transformer will also require the lowering of the suspended ceiling. It is undesirable for rooms with a small metra.
Varieties and selection of lamps
When choosing point lighting devices, criteria should be proceeded:
- Ceiling device. If there are suspended structures in the house, in this case the installation of point luminaires in the mortise ceiling is used. These lighting elements are placed in the canvas and only act beyond its limits. With similar placement, the luminaire case remains inconspicuous and the visual effect of bulk light is created.
- For the traditional ceiling design, this option will not suit, but this does not mean that point lights can not be mounted. In such a situation, false instruments will be suitable. In its location, the lamp in such a lighting element is below the ceiling and separated from it a special platform. It is quite convenient for halogen lamps, since it contributes to their rapid cooling. For other technical criteria, the lamps of the overhead and mortise type do not have differences.
- Also, the lamps are divided according to their structure. According to this criterion, they are swivel, that is, possessing the ability to turn around their own axis. Such ability to the lamp ensures a movable fragment of the reinforcement structure. And also there are non-reflective lighting elements, their installation is fixed.
Lamps in interior design
Wide variability of point lamps allows you to place a room in any style. In addition, they can visually change the parameters of the room.
- By installing the lamps along the ceiling perimeter, you can visually increase the room, and make the ceilings themselves above. Such instruments on a multi-tier structure will be particularly spectacular.
- In addition to the decorative function, the installation of point luminaires performs practical tasks. For example, a fairly convenient solution will be the installation of such devices in the cabinet shelves, because It will make it possible to find clothes faster.
- If you install swivel point lights above the mirror, you can improve the illumination and make the process of making makeup more comfortable.
- Lights of small size are embedded in steps, which helps to navigate in the dark and save electricity.
- Spotlights will be useful for outdoor lighting. Private household owners can use these elements for the design of the rail or tracks on the site.
Installation of point lamps
If you decide to issue an interior with the help of these lighting devices, you must prepare the following tools:
- terminum - one for each lamp;
- flat screwdriver;
- drill;
- passatia;
- branch cortic;
- knife;
- pencil, roulette.
Order of installation work on a plasterboard ceiling
- Installing point lamps in plasterboard begins with a branch box. The process should be performed so that with further operation it is provided with access to the box.
- At the next stage, it is necessary to hold a cable to the locations of the lighting elements. To protect the cable from possible damage, a corrugation is used. In the practice of installing lamps, this box is not always applied.
There are options when protyaivayut cable from one to the next element of the lighting fixtures. By doing so, you can save materials and installation time. But this is not entirely justified. The terminal block of the first lighting element there is excessive current flow, and in the case of setting of halogen lamps, this approach is not recommended since entails a number of difficulties.
- To carry out installation work can be both before finishing, and after its completion. Before proceeding to the installation must perform counting. It is necessary to note the location of each luminaire.
- Using the crown, equipped with a center drill should make a hole this size, which is necessary for the installation of the lighting elements.
- When installing square-shaped lamp should be given the appropriate form corners. Drywall suit ordinary knife, wood saw, should be used, and to work with the metal - a pair of scissors.
- Then you need to pull cable. The larger the prepared hole, the easier it will be to perform this action. If the ceiling is made of rails, it is recommended to disassemble.
- After the cable is pulled outwardly fragment will pass to the lamp. First, consider the embodiment of the lampholder assembly with G.
- Install two wires to the terminals, it is necessary to connect the cable and derived fragment.
- Using spring-lock, carry out mounting in the lamp bulb. Then insert the cartridge in the lamp.
- By means of the spring clamps is performed in mounting the lamp mounting hole. They need to take in the upward direction and then let into the inner part of the installation.
Special attention should be paid to the installation of lighting elements, with halogen lamps. In order to provide power for these lamps in a branch box, you must install an electronic transformer. The main criterion for selecting this transformer is the overall capacity of all existing fixtures. Cable lines must have the same length, in the opposite case, the light coming from the lamps will have a different brightness.
Installing spotlights with their hands for the lamp base E is a more simplified procedure. Terminals in this case does not apply, since the cartridge is equipped with screw-type terminals. Proceed as follows:
- you need to cut a hole;
- and then withdraw the cable;
- then make a sweep;
- connect and screw the lamp.
Features of the installation in the ceiling of stretch type
The assembly process in this case differs from the previously considered methods. This is due to the material from which stretch ceilings are manufactured. This design is a film of plastic, and, consequently, it is impossible to perform a rigid fastening in this material. By virtue of this feature, the installation occurs in the following sequence:
- A special armature frame is mounted behind the ceiling film. This frame, as a rule, is represented by an acrylic box attached to the main ceiling.
- To this box, by means of a special screw on a specific design, an installation ring is attached. Its regulation is carried out using a screw.
- Note that all actions must be performed before installing the ceiling.
- After the design tension is performed, in those places where the lighting elements are assumed to be installed, you need to install a ring that will perform the function of the retainer.
- In this ring, an opening is done to install, in which the valve is mounted and the lamp is installed.
Conclusion
Point lamps have certain advantages over common lighting. These elements are performed both decorative and practical functions. Such lamps are advantageously emphasized by any interior, and due to the design variability, point lamps can be chosen for any ceiling coating.
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