Lighting bath should be not only functional, but also safe. This is especially true pair, where high levels of humidity and temperature.
The combination of 100 and 120 degrees and the steam, which is saturated with air, can not only lead to deterioration of the lamp, but also a short circuit or even fire. To avoid danger, it is necessary to organize the lighting in the bath.
Today the market is represented by 3 different light sources, they have advantages and limitations, so not all can punt in the steam room and pomyvochnaya.
- Incandescent. Most old look. Underlying - tungsten spiral which is heated by passing an electric current and gives a warm light. Minus these devices - in their low efficiency. Most of the energy goes into heat. However, thanks to the incandescent lamp are not afraid of high temperatures - they're on it and calculated. But moisture can damage them. Therefore, when using light sources such it is necessary to acquire the special ceiling.
- Energy-efficient. The popular name of the compact fluorescent lamps. This is all well-known spiral, which is combined with a standard socket. For a bath is not recommended for two reasons. First, they are designed to operate up to 60 degrees Celsius, and secondly, if a lamp accidentally break, stand out harmful substances.
- LED. The best option for a bath. Technology gradually becomes cheaper, but the benefits are obvious: low power consumption, large range of configurations, and different color temperature. They also include such useful devices such as LED strip, with which you can not only illuminate the bath, but also to decorate it.
If the lamp itself does not have any degree of moisture protection, then install them is allowed only in special sealed lamps.
They represent a base with a rubber seal, which is mounted on the pin chuck closable top glass or plastic cap hemispherical or oval. When tightening the screw cap is pressed against the seal and makes the space inside the sealed lamp. Typically, such products are labeled as waterproof (IP class not less than 56).
LED strip for a bath already run with moisture protection. All lighting points, connecting wires and pads are hidden under a layer of transparent silicone. On the reverse side of the adhesive tape such base. Being installed in an aluminum profile, are closed and opaque lenses are practically inaccessible to moisture.
Lamps, curb incandescent or LED versions, have a ceiling or in the upper corners. To compensate for the highly controversial appearance, for them you can buy or make a wooden lampshades.