The lack of windows in the garage, of course, reduces the degree of light transmission. In fact, radiation passes only through the doors or gates of a given building. And in order to work properly with various tools, including electric ones (for example, charging the battery), you need to have your own wiring in the network. Therefore, if you are just building a garage or are thinking about buying it, first of all think about whether there is interior lighting in it and if it is absent, think in advance how you will lay it. Today's article will help you understand this issue.
Mounting options
It is worth noting that the interior lighting in the garage can be laid in two ways:
The latter method involves a number of installation works. At the first stages, it is necessary to lay the cable, and for this you need to make the strobes - the holes where this wiring is laid. After this, it is necessary to start facing work, and then cover the walls with plaster.
This work execution algorithm is perfect for rooms made of brick or concrete. If you need to make lighting in the garage (the photo of the result of the work is slightly lower), in which the walls are made of wood or metal, this method is not suitable. For such rooms, it is necessary to use open type wiring when the cable is mounted on the wall after facing work.
Making garage lights: developing a plan
Whatever method you choose, in any case, it is necessary to develop a plan of the algorithm of work and a drawing, according to the values of which you will conduct the cable around the perimeter of the room. On the drawing, indicate the exact location of the sockets, cables, lamps and switches. When making lighting in the garage, you must correctly specify the order of connection and wiring, as well as the necessary turns at an angle of 90 0. All sockets, lamps and switches must be installed in accordance with a certain sequence. It is worth noting that the first details in the above list are connected before the subsequent ones, and not vice versa.
What else do you need to know when installing wiring?
Doing lighting in the garage with your own hands, first of all, you need to mark the walls. This can be done using an ordinary cord or dye. It is necessary, when measuring the necessary lengths of construction tape, mark the turning angles and other marks on the surface. When installing the fixture switches, remember that they must be placed on the right side of the gate of the room at a distance of about 100-150 centimeters from the floor. Sockets are mounted at a height of 50 centimeters from the floor. In this case, wiring and cables should be placed at a distance of no more than 10 centimeters from the height of the ceiling. If you follow these rules, your lighting in the garage will be performed in accordance with all fire safety rules with maximum practicality and functionality.