Which Russian people do not like a bath? It relaxes not only the body, but also the soul. True, in order for the rest to be complete, the room must be cozy and pleasant. Not the least role in this is bath lighting. The light in the steam room should be soft, and in the guest room - cozy and attractive. Moisture-proof fixtures for the bath need to be selected wisely, relying not only on their appearance, but also on functionality and safety.
Basic requirements for bath lights
In the steam room, special conditions are created: high temperatures and constant humidity. That is why it is impossible to hang the first lighting device here! Protect yourself in advance by observing the basic requirements for bath lighting. Lamps must be:
- tight;
- have a special marking;
- moisture resistant;
- have a certain voltage.
Experienced bath attendants advise waterproof luminaires for a bathhouse made in Germany. They have a ceramic body and frosted glass, mounted on the wall and ceiling. The device withstands temperatures up to 125 degrees due to the fact that all parts of the cartridge (except contacts) are made of ceramic. Silicone layer protects the lamp from splashes and steam. Matte light does not need a lampshade. But those moisture-proof fixtures for the bathroom or sauna that do not have frosted glass will require diffusion of light using a lampshade made of wood.
Halogen lamps for steam room
Many novice bath attendants are interested in the question: what type of lighting devices will be best for a steam room? A definite answer cannot be given. Each device has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will consider in more detail below.
Halogen lamps are gaining more and more popularity among lovers of steam. Thanks to the integrated reflectors, they withstand high temperatures, which is ideal for a steam room. Moisture-proof fixtures for a bath with a power of up to 35 watts also have protection against water splashes. Safe voltage is also a huge plus for halogen lamps.
Waterproof luminaires for a bath with fluorescent lamps
In the steam room, the use of fluorescent lamps is permissible . True, the first one of them in the store to grab is still not worth it. Choose lighting fixtures with energy-saving and non-integrated lamps. Do not take lamps with an electromagnetic choke, as they keep high temperatures, but they do not tolerate frosts very well, and in severe Russian winters you will not heat the room every day. Fluorescent lamps also have a big plus - they have adjustable light brightness.
Fiber optic fixtures in the steam room
Fiber optic fixtures most often have an attractive and stylish appearance. They are a harness and a projector. This harness is able to withstand temperatures up to 200 degrees, which makes the fiber optic lamp a particularly welcome guest in the steam room. True, the device has also disadvantages. Firstly, the high price, and secondly, the complexity of the installation. It is important to connect them carefully, following the instructions and all fire safety regulations exactly.
LED waterproof lights
LED lights do not like the heat too much, so not every bath attendant will want to equip a steam room with such devices. But they are still appreciated for their style and modern look, so they are installed in the bath, but as close to the floor as possible. Waterproof LED lamps have a bright light and a wide color spectrum. Just because of the excessive brightness they are placed primarily behind the shelves and under the shelves. Such lighting looks mysterious and original.
Of particular note is the IP65 luminaire. This device has enhanced protection. They work in rooms with high temperature, humidity, increased dustiness and with frequent power surges.
The numbers in the title indicate the international degree of protection.
- 6 - protection against solid objects, dust;
- 5 - protection against water jets falling on the lamp at any angle.
The IP65 luminaire gives a very pleasant light: not blinding, but not dim, it will never flicker.
What kind of lighting is better not to install in the bath?
It’s best not to install incandescent lamps that are usual and familiar to us in a steam room. If only a drop of water gets on them, they can explode and injure any of those present. And cleaning after the incident will be long. Such lamps require special mechanical protection, often not justified. Discharge lamps are also not suitable for a steam room - their light is too bright, and the color rendering is poor. When installing any devices in the steam room (even waterproof spotlights), remember that in any case, additional protection will not damage them.
The best protection is wooden trellised lampshades. And so that the steam room does not have a striped look due to shadows, direct the lamps in the opposite direction, where matte reflectors will already be installed.
How to make a lamp for a bath with your own hands?
Originality and originality are in fashion now, and those third lamps that are sold in stores are in every third steam room. You can order a waterproof ceiling lamp from a designer, but such services will be very expensive. So why not make your own steam room lighting fixture? It is necessary to take:
- Wood (the one that went to the interior decoration of the bath is perfect).
- Glass.
- Plywood.
- PET film.
- Assembly glue, superglue.
- LED lamp.
- Aluminum electrical tape.
- Getinax.
From the plywood, cut out the patterns of the future lamp according to your own taste and desire. Do not forget to try on the template to the corner where the lamp will be. According to the template, make the details of the frame, as well as vertical rails. Now fasten the parts and rails, coat the joints with glue.
For reliability, you can fix the corners with self-tapping screws. Wrap the glass with PET film. To stop it, attach special rails to the frame. Now, in the Word program, print a table with cells of 3 x 3 cm in size, print it out and attach it to the getinax sheet. In places where the lines intersect, drill 5 mm holes for the size of the LED. Now make another deeper drill, so that the light from the lamp will be more directed. After all operations, paper with insulating material can be washed off. On the back of the resulting panel, just stick the LEDs on the superglue. Solder 80 LEDs in 4 pieces, the power of the unit will pull 12 volts. Aluminum tape serves as an excellent reflector.
Now you know how important it is to choose the right lighting for the bath. Let the steam room bring you only positive emotions!