How to make light in the bathroom?

We have already considered with you bathroom lighting, where they dwell in detail on such points as the requirements for electrical wiring and electrical appliances, the main options for the fixtures used, as well as installation tips. In this article, I would like to pay more attention to the technology of connecting light, so that readers "my.electricianexp»Knew how to make lighting in the bathroom with their own hands.

Content:

Where to begin?
Main process
To summarize

Where to begin?

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

Of all the existing luminaire options, we recommend giving preference to spotlights and sconces. Their installation does not take so much time, besides the products do not take up much free space. Can also do hidden ceiling lights with the help of LED strip, which is especially popular today (see photo to see all the originality of the idea).

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

Moisture-proof spotlight

You also need to calculate the number and power of the fixtures, so as not to overpay the 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 the apartment.

It should be noted that in this instruction we consider instructions on how to make lighting in the bathroom at the stage when the wiring in the apartment will already be replaced. Questions regarding the choice of circuit breakers, RCDs, wires for the outlet group will be considered only in general terms.

As for the rest of the components (maybe this will come in handy), we recommend choosing the following products:

25-amp RCD to sockets with a disconnecting differential current of 10 mA;
25 A circuit breaker (if an electric boiler and washing machine will be installed);
a 10-amp automatic machine is needed if a separate line from the distribution panel is displayed;
wire for lighting VVGng three-core, not less than 1.5 mm cross-section².

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

Main process

Immediately I would like to draw your attention to the fact that this instruction is most often used if you need to replace or upgrade your own bathroom lighting system.For example, if you decide to connect the sconce to the wall or make the mirror backlight designer lamp.

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

Turn off the power on the input shield
Proceed to junction box search (if necessary), if not, remove the cover to access the wire connection.
Lead wires from the fixtures you have selected into the junction box and connect them in parallel to the input cable coming from the shield (this applies to zero and ground). Be sure to observe the color coding of the wires so that there are no troubles like a short circuit.
If necessary, install a switch, although sometimes control can be carried out by a switch installed in the lamp (for example, a rope).
Connect the wires coming from the switch to the terminal blocks on the chandelier body (or sconce).
Carefully insulate all core connections and close the cover of the mounting box.
Turn on the introductory machine and the RCD to check whether you performed the electrical installation correctly.

That's all you need to know about how to make light in the bathroom with your own hands. You can see a good example of the correct highlighting in the video tutorial below.

Correctly located lights on the ceiling and next to the mirror

To summarize

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

It is advisable to use low-voltage lighting devices (operating from 12 Volts, not 220).
When switching wires in the box, be sure to mark all groups (sockets, ceiling, sconces) so that later it is easier to audit and repair the damaged area.
When choosing what kind of lighting to make in the bathroom, dwell on modern solutions that will emphasize the design of the room. To date, the best are spotlights, especially since they are easy to install both in suspended and suspended ceilings. A good alternative is directional light lamps, which can be directed to the mirror when shaving (for girls when applying makeup) and to the bathroom when bathing.
Never use incandescent lamps, as they can burst with high humidity. The consequence is unscrewing a bursting bulb from a cartridge, can take a lot of your time if you don’t know how to do it right.
Be sure to use products with a degree of protection of at least IP44, which is quite enough if you place light sources near water.
The cable must be laid in a hidden way (under the tile), it is advisable to protect it with a corrugated pipe.