As a rule, indoor renovation ends with the installation of lighting fixtures on the ceiling. Despite the fact that tension systems and plasterboard suspended structures have now become widely popular, the traditional finishing method - puttying the ceiling base and then painting it - still does not go out of fashion. Therefore, the question of how to hang a chandelier on a concrete ceiling is relevant for those who have decided to carry out the installation work to install the devices themselves.

Ceiling chandelier mounting options

There are several ways to attach chandeliers to concrete ceiling. If you install the chandelier on the ceiling yourself, you can choose one of the following options:

• special hook. One side of it is inserted into a concrete base, and the other into a suspension located on the lighting fixture;
• a mounting strip, which is a curved strip of metal. There are two holes on it for attaching the product to the ceiling. Moreover, they are equipped with screws that secure the decorative lampshade;
• cross-shaped mounting plate. Used to hang a heavy chandelier.

Usually you don’t have to decide how to mount a chandelier, because technical passport A suitable option is mentioned for the device. The most important thing that is required of you is to ensure high-quality and reliable fixation of the product.

On a note! Most modern chandeliers are mounted on mounting strips. For greater reliability, a couple of holes are made in the ceiling into which plastic caps are driven. Self-tapping screws are screwed into them.

Often when self-installation lighting device, the question arises of how not to get confused in the wiring and connect the device correctly. Therefore, before attaching a chandelier to ceilings made of concrete or a surface finished in another way, it is necessary to check the phasing of the wires for it.

The neutral wire is always common, and the phase wires are connected to the lamps using switches.

Both zero and phase are checked with a phase indicator. In appearance, the device resembles a screwdriver. When working with the indicator, you must hold it with the middle and index fingers of your right hand in a specially designated place. A safety cuff will protect you from the sting of the hand indicator.

During the phasing check thumb installed on a special metal terminal located at the end of the indicator handle, or a special button if you have an electronic device, and with a sting they touch the wire that is the object of testing. If the wire being tested turns out to be a phase wire, the light will light up or the display will be illuminated with a special symbol.

Important! It is prohibited to touch the wires with your hands during operation.

Before starting the test, it is necessary to turn off the power and unscrew the plugs. After this, strip the ends of the wires coming out of the ceiling from protective coating, move them apart, screw in the plugs, turn on the switch. In order to maintain safety during work, a rubber mat is placed under the stool from which the check will be performed. Next, using the indicator, one or two phase wires are found, depending on the type of switch. After this, the switch is turned off and the indicator is checked again, which should no longer light up.

If the device lights up, then the switch is switched into open phase, and the neutral wire for a unipolar switch is connected directly.

In principle, the work is not difficult, but if you have no experience in handling wiring and electricity, it is better to invite a professional to help.

We carry out dialing

Situations often arise when the light in a room goes out, but the light bulbs in the lamp are in working condition. In this case, you have to resort to the process of “diagnosis”, namely, checking the integrity of the electrical conductors and the correctness of their connection.

The situation is different when you need to hang a chandelier, but the wires that go to the terminal are made in the same color or do not meet the marking standards.

A special tool used to test wires is called a multimeter.

Before starting the dialing, you need to unscrew all the light bulbs from the chandelier sockets and the sockets themselves. There are two contacts inside the light source:

• zero - on the side;
• phase - in the center.

The first probe coming from the multimeter is installed on the side contact, the second touches the wires that come out of the lighting device. After the multimeter emits a characteristic signal, the wire whose contact resulted in the sound is marked with a marker. It will be zero.

The next stage is the phase. The procedure will be the same as when searching for the neutral wire. The only difference is that the first probe must be installed on the central contact. The phase is also marked with a marker.

To find the grounding wire for a chandelier whose body is made of metal, one multimeter probe is placed on the part of the body that conducts current, and the second one touches the bare ends of the wires or contacts on the connecting block in turn. The wire, upon contact with which the multimer will make a characteristic sound, will be grounding.

If a chandelier or lamp is equipped with several stages of lighting, and the wiring is only one phase wire, then all wires are connected to it using twisting.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated here, however, this stage is very important. Ignoring this procedure and incorrectly connecting devices may result in overloaded wiring.

How to hang a chandelier on the ceiling: step-by-step instructions

Hooks designed for mounting a chandelier come in two types: with a regular thread and an anchor bolt. Anchoring is used for large-sized devices whose weight exceeds 5 kg.

For threaded fasteners, the procedure will be as follows:

• Drill a hole on the ceiling where the chandelier is mounted and insert a dowel into it;
• Screw the hook into the dowel.

For anchoring in the ceiling, you will also need to drill a hole of the required diameter, insert the anchor into it and tighten it until it stops. Now all that remains is to hang the ceiling chandelier. You hang it like this:

• insert the hook into the loop of the device;
• Press the decorative base as tightly as possible against the ceiling so that it completely covers the wires.

The main advantage of this method is its high reliability. All old chandeliers were fixed to the ceiling using a hook, since it was this hook that could support massive fixtures.

Mounting the device to a mounting plate

You can attach a chandelier to the ceiling without a hook using a mounting strip. The work is carried out in several stages:

• if a hook was previously installed at the installation site of the device, it is cut down or dismantled, and the hole is sealed with putty;
• Next, the base is marked. To do this, the mounting strip must be attached to the ceiling, and marks must be placed through the holes in it;
• You will have to drill into concrete using a hammer drill or drill. If using a drill, you will need a concrete drill bit;
• dowels are hammered into the holes, then they are applied mounting element, which is fixed with self-tapping screws

Now all that remains is to fix the chandelier to the ceiling. Place the decorative base of the device against the bracket and tighten the screws so that the lamp socket is fixed as tightly as possible.

Thus, installing a chandelier on a concrete ceiling is a simple process, but sometimes it requires special tools needed for the job and outside help. The most important thing is to follow safety precautions and ensure reliable fastening.

Video on the topic

Nowadays, there is a huge selection of all kinds of lighting fixtures installed on the ceiling. But, nevertheless, many continue to install chandeliers in their homes and other premises as a familiar classic element. We will look at how to hang a chandelier from the ceiling correctly, and what should be avoided when performing this type of work, in this article.

How to attach a chandelier with your own hands

Ceiling lighting

A chandelier is not the only type of lighting equipment that can be used in suspended ceiling. In addition to it, you can find all kinds of spotlights, spots, Spotlights, LED strips and more.

However, a chandelier with a rich appearance is an integral part of the classic, familiar interior. It complements the room, making its appearance more harmonious and complete.

Review

In this article we will look at:

• Which chandeliers are suitable for suspended ceilings(cm. );
• What types of fasteners exist;
• How to fix a chandelier on a suspended ceiling.

So after reading, you can do it with your own skillful hands. Let's get started...

How to choose a chandelier for a stretch ceiling?

We hang it ourselves: how to attach it yourself

The choice of chandeliers for suspended ceilings must be made according to the following parameters:

• The base of plate-type chandeliers should not be made of metal, since the body heats up during operation. Which, by the way, should not be allowed for suspended ceilings, regardless of what material they are made of, PVC or fabric. Or we advise you to use energy-efficient lamps (not incandescent lamps) that do not cause strong heating;
• To avoid the appearance of dark spots on the ceiling, choose chandeliers with shades pointing down or slightly to the side;
• Its sockets must support the use of energy-saving lamps;
• It should not be too complex in design.

The types of fasteners you will come into contact with are as follows:

What kind of chandelier and how to screw it on yourself

• Mounting hook. The most reliable type of fastening at all times. It can be anchored, with through fastening through floor covering, with a fastener for fixation in hollow concrete ceiling channels or a hook welded to the plate and fixed to the ceiling;

• Usually comes complete and has either mounting studs or side holes with threads and a screw clamp. Designed for chandeliers with low weight;

• Mounting plate "Cross". Comes included. Designed for large chandeliers shaped like a circle, oval, rectangle or square;

• Mounting plate “I-beam”. Used for fastening quite large chandeliers and comes with them.

Mounting methods (briefly)

A chandelier can be hung from the ceiling using one of the methods presented in the table:

Chandelier mounting method	Peculiarities
	In this case, the bracket or bar is attached to two screws, with the distance between them adjusted, which are then tightened with nuts. In this case: On a concrete ceiling, the bracket is fixed with two dowels. On wood - with wood screws. On plasterboard - with self-tapping screws supporting profile or directly to the concrete base of the ceiling.
	It's old and enough reliable way. If the chandelier weighs no more than 4 kg, you can use a regular metal hook with a thread. Tip: Do not attach the hook to plasterboard ceiling, he won't stand it.
	It attaches and works like a straight bracket, but has a larger number of structural attachment points. Allows you to use it for heavier chandeliers that are adjacent to the ceiling.
	Used to attach heavy chandeliers at several points. The mounting strips have a curved shape, which ensures free exit of wires.

Preparation

Let's look at how to install each type of fastening structure on a base ceiling.

Hook

There are many methods, we will name old and proven methods:

• Option 1:

To secure the anchor hook, it is necessary to drill a hole in the concrete to the diameter of the anchor itself. Next, the anchor is hammered into the hole, and then the screw hook or nut is tightened to wedge the anchor into the ceiling.

Depending on the chandelier, the diameter of the anchor is selected. Their sizes vary from 6 mm to 14 mm - these are the most popular options.

• Option 2:

1. If you are building your own house and have already planned what and where you will have it, then there is another option for mounting the chandelier. A through hole is drilled in the location of the proposed chandelier. Then two square metal plates are cut out from 2-3 mm steel and a hole is drilled in them in the center along the diameter of the hook shank;
2. One plate is applied to the ceiling, and the second is placed on the floor of the upper floor. Take a hook with a solid thread, screw one nut until it stops (it will prevent the bottom plate from sliding onto the hook), and screw the second onto the shank, tightening the plates on the ceiling. This fixation will be very reliable.

• Option 3:

The next type of fastener can be made as follows. Insert an 8-10 mm wire rod into a pre-made hole with a diameter of 30-50 mm in the ceiling channel.

The hook can be made from the same 6-8 mm wire rod, make a hook at one end, and a 14-16 mm ring at the other. Then insert the hook ring into the hole and thread the anchor rod through the ring.

• Option 4:

1. There is also an option similar to the previous one. For these purposes, we only need one plate, a hook with a shank and a solid thread on it, and two nuts. On the plate, drill holes diagonally for fasteners with a diameter of 8 mm;
2. Screw one nut to the end of the thread, insert the plate and press it with the second nut until it stops. Cut off the rest of the shank flush with the nut. Make a recess in the base ceiling so that the nut is hidden and the plate fits tightly to the ceiling;
3. Mark the place for its fastening. It is better to fasten using anchor studs with a diameter of 6 mm with a nut. This design can also be used for mounting on wooden surface, securing it with wood screws.

• Option 5:

If the slabs have voids inside, then you can buy a regular wedging hook. Its installation will not be difficult.

This strip has standard dimensions provided by the chandelier manufacturer. All these strips have the same characteristics: on the sides there are screw clamps for the chandelier, and on the main part, attached to the base, there are holes for fastening.

Use a wooden beam to install the plank. Its location should be approximately 3-5 mm closer to the ceiling than the level of the stretch ceiling

Mounting plate "Cross"

To attach this structure, it is necessary to provide a supporting platform. It can be made from plywood with a thickness of 16-20 mm. In terms of its dimensions, it should be slightly wider than the blades of the cross. A hole with a diameter of 50 mm is drilled in the center for the cable outlet.

Advice! To attach to the base ceiling, use straight hangers, which are attached to the platform with 16 mm wood screws or 9 mm “bug” screws on top, so that there is no possibility of damaging the ceiling surface. Attach the structure to the ceiling using concrete anchor dowels or wood screws to a wooden surface.

Mounting plate "I-beam"

The fastening method for this type of plank is the same as for the cross-shaped one. The only difference is in the way it is attached to the base of the platform. How to install a chandelier on a suspended ceiling - the video we selected for you in this article.

What you need to know first when working with pendant lighting fixtures

Let's start by listing small but very important nuances.

Practice is a stubborn thing

Let’s make a reservation right away that there are many ways to hang a chandelier from the ceiling, but practice shows that in some cases, neglecting basic rules can lead to disastrous results, such as the lighting fixture falling to the floor. At the very beginning, let's look at how not to hang a chandelier.

Why are we bringing this up now? The fact is that knowing what not to do can completely influence the entire progress of certain construction works.

Small negligence - big problems

So as not to overload you unnecessary information Let's give a small example:

1. There is a hook installed on the ceiling, and visual and contact inspection showed its sufficient reliability.
2. You installed a massive chandelier on it and until a certain time, it did not cause you any trouble.

But life situations there are different ones, there was a fire in the room, and the “specialists” secured the hook in the ceiling with plastic dowels. If in normal condition the hook fastening was quite reliable, after exposure to high temperature plastic dowels just melted.

Our information is that dowels are not intended for pull-off work, and in this case the force of gravity is directed strictly downward; there are anchors to solve this problem.

The result is smoke, fire, turmoil, and to this is added a massive chandelier falling from the ceiling onto the heads of the victims. But this circumstance may cost someone’s life, but the reason for all this is not correct fastening chandeliers and superficial inspection during installation.

Our advice is that if you doubt the reliability of the chandelier fastening, completely dismantle it and install a new one, according to all the rules.

Full control is the right decision

• In old, panel houses, hanging for lamps and chandeliers was carried out according to a very simple scheme.
• IN ceiling slabs There is a hole across which a metal rod is laid, on which a hook is hung.

Our advice - If your apartment has a similar fastening, the service life of which exceeds 20 years, it would be a good idea to remove the hook, pull out the rod and make sure it is reliable.

There have been cases when the rods were made from a simple 5 mm wire or a piece of electrode. Over time, due to humidity, such a rod would corrode, and the lighting fixture would fall to the floor with a crash, along with pieces of plaster and the mounting hook.

Suspended ceilings - proper mounting and ways to solve problems

IN Lately gained great popularity. In such structures they are also installed lighting, but there are some nuances without knowledge of which it will be impossible to complete them.

Stretch ceilings - what is important to know

For example, if you need to hang a chandelier on a suspended ceiling, then it is important to understand that it is impossible to attach the chandelier to a suspended ceiling, so the mounting will be carried out on the main floor.

Let's make a small digression and here's why:

• If it is clear to many that it is impossible to attach a heavy lighting structure, such as a chandelier, to a suspended ceiling, then chandeliers are relatively heavy weight sometimes fixed to other suspended ceilings directly to the surface.
• Let's say right away that this is completely wrong. If we take, for example, its frame has a rigid structure that can easily support a chandelier of quite heavy weight. But even in this case, such fastening is not the most reliable.
• In any case, whether you have a rigid frame or not, such lighting fixtures must be attached to the main floor.

It is clear that there is a gap between the suspended and main ceilings, which can sometimes reach quite large sizes. In this case, simply arrange a suspension of the appropriate length.

Our reference - The exception is the case when the location of the chandelier exactly coincides with the suspension of the supporting structure of the suspended ceiling.

First rule - turn off the power

Let's continue installing the chandelier on the suspended ceiling. We will hang it on a hook, so we will not need to pre-assemble the installation platform.

• First you will need to cut a hole in the ceiling. For this purpose, we select a thermal ring of the appropriate diameter and glue it to the intended place with special glue (for example, “Cosmofen”). After setting, cut out with a stationery knife PVC film inside the ring.

• Next, decide on the power supply terminals. As a rule, three wires are most often connected to a chandelier, one neutral and two phase.
• Using the indicator, find the “zero” and mark it. You can simply mark it with a marker or a piece of duct tape.
• After this, the power supply must be turned off.
• Next, you need to use a construction tape to determine the distance from the main floor to the suspended ceiling. If it is small, you can simply install a hook of the appropriate length. If this distance is large, a suspension will be required.

Tools and preparation

In this case, you will definitely need to install an anchor. The whole problem is a small hole.

Therefore we will need:

• Hammer;
• Boer diameter corresponding to the anchor;

• Socket wrench of sufficient length. You can use a square extension with a head of the appropriate size;

• Empty plastic bottle.

Making a “basket”

• Cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle. We check whether it fits in diameter into the hole in the stretch ceiling. If it doesn’t work, then we look for a smaller bottle.
• You need to make a hole in the bottle cap strictly in the center. The diameter of the hole should be such that the plug fits tightly onto the drill.
• Screw the cap onto the bottle and put it on the drill so that it comes out of the bottle 5 mm longer than the length of the anchor.
• Additionally, secure the bottle with insulating tape.
• The most important thing is that it is installed as accurately as possible along the axis of rotation.

Thus, we got a waste basket. Otherwise, drilling residues will remain on the suspended ceiling and will be difficult to remove.

You can start drilling. The rotation speed of the hammer drill should be minimal, but sufficient for drilling.

So:

1. As soon as the bottle rests on the main ceiling, we will know by the characteristic sound that drilling must be stopped.
2. The hole is ready and it exactly matches the dimensions of our anchor. The most important thing in this case is to be careful, try not to damage the coating of the stretch ceiling.

• The anchor must be carefully inserted into drilled hole and secure.
• Socket wrench for this fits better Total.
• Tighten the anchor nut until it stops.

That's it, the anchor is installed, you can attach hangers or hooks to it.

Connection - how to do it correctly

After the chandelier is hung, it is necessary to make the correct connection. As you remember, at the very beginning we mentioned three wires, one neutral and two phases.

On a chandelier, you also need to know exactly where the zero and phases are. Many chandeliers have corresponding symbols on the connection terminal.

If for some reason there are no designations, it is necessary to determine them experimentally. To do this we need a regular electrical indicator:

1. The simplest indicators in the form of pens or screwdrivers with LEDs are available for sale; their price is a pittance. Many have probably encountered them; they are in almost every home.
2. If you apply the tip of the indicator to a phase, the LED lights up, signaling that this is a phase; if it is applied to zero, the indicator will not light up.

You might be thinking, what does this have to do with a chandelier that is not connected to the network?

Take your time, let's talk about everything in order:

1. Take the indicator in your hand and place your finger on the top contact.
2. Then place the finger of your other hand on the tip of the indicator.

What happened?

That's right, the indicator light came on. The human body is an excellent conductor of electricity and we will use this principle to determine the neutral wire of our lamp.

• Place the assembled, unplugged chandelier on the table and, as funny as it sounds, insert your finger into the socket where the light bulb should be.
• There are two contacts there. Your finger should only touch the contact that is in contact with the screw connection of the light bulb; this is the zero contact.
• Take the indicator in your other hand as shown in the figure and place your finger on the top contact.
• Insert the tip of the indicator into the chandelier connection terminals one by one until the indicator light comes on. An electrical circuit has formed through your body, exactly the same as in the second picture.

That's it, the neutral wire has been found, you can mark it with a marker or a piece of insulating tape. As you can see, everything is very simple and, most importantly, completely safe.

Installation and performance check

• Your neutral wires are marked, and there should be no problems.
• In any case, after connecting, you must turn on the voltage and check the functionality of the lighting device.
• If everything works fine, you can install the caps and other parts of the chandelier decor.

Any task can be done

As you can see, if you follow some simple rules, you can hang a chandelier on a suspended ceiling with your own hands. The instructions are not complicated, but you should remember some important things that we have voiced.

By reading the articles on our resource, watching videos or photos, you can learn a lot of useful things for yourself. We hope that many of our tips really helped solve your, albeit small, problems. Good luck to you!

How to hang a chandelier from the ceiling with your own hands? It would seem, what a question. Slide the top cap of the chandelier down, hang it on the hook, connect the wires, push the cap on - that’s all. But even in this simplest case, difficulties may arise. Which? Let's figure it out.

How are chandeliers hung?

There are four ways to hang chandeliers:

• The ceiling hook is the oldest and most reliable. Requires a solid ceiling and special fastening in it.
• Standard mounting plate (bracket) - due to the distribution of the load over several fastening points with the light weight of the chandelier, it is quite reliable when fastened with dowel nails into plastic sleeves.
• A cross mounting strip works similar to a straight mounting strip, but has more attachment points. Used for chandeliers adjacent to the ceiling.
• The I-beam mounting platform is designed for mounting heavy chandeliers at several points.

All these mounting methods do not allow the chandelier to be pulled close to the ceiling in low rooms. The mounting strips are curved to allow wire exit. Further in this article we will describe a modification of the mounting strip, which allows you to press the chandelier close to the ceiling.

Installation of standard chandelier mounts is simple: using self-tapping screws in sleeve-clips. The diameter of the screws can be determined by the mounting holes in the mounting plate; screw length – 40-60 mm. For low ceilings It is preferable to use chandeliers without a rod.

Much more attention should be paid to safety precautions when installing chandeliers: when working at a height, even a slight electric shock can lead to a fall and serious injury. Will also be considered various kinds non-standard situations related to hanging and installing chandeliers: suspended ceiling with a chandelier, how to hang a chandelier on drywall.

Phase indicator and wire phasing

First of all, you need to check the phasing of the wires for the chandelier. The neutral wire (neutral) is common, and the phase wires are connected to the lamp sections through a switch.

The phase/zero of the wiring is determined by a special device - a phase indicator. It can be purchased at any electrical goods store. The indicator is inexpensive. Phase indicators come with a neon lamp and a quenching resistor and electronic ones.

The indicator looks like a screwdriver. When using it, the device is lightly clamped between the index and middle fingers of the right hand in the place intended for this; it is either highlighted in color or has a notch and is separated from the sting by a safety cuff. TOUCHING THE INDICATOR TIP WHILE OPERATING IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE!

When checking phasing thumb touch a special metal terminal at the end of the handle of the device, or a button in an electronic indicator, and touch the wire being tested with the tip of the indicator. If it is phase, the light flashes or the corresponding symbol appears on the display. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD THE WIRE WITH THE OTHER HAND EVEN BY THE INSULATION! The indicator can be used with ONLY ONE - THE RIGHT - HAND!

Before checking, turn out/turn off BOTH plugs. Then they expose the ends of the wires protruding from the ceiling for the chandelier, move the ends apart, turn on the plugs, and turn on the switch. Place a stool on a rubber mat, and from it, right hand, the indicator finds a phase wire or two phase wires if the chandelier switch is double. Then turn off the switch without touching the plugs, and check the phasing again. Now the indicator should not light up when you touch any of the wires.

If a phase remains somewhere, the switch must be switched into a phase break, and the neutral wire, if the switch is unipolar, must be connected directly. This work is not difficult, and there is no need to pick at the wall. But, if you are not an electrician, then you need to invite a specialist to do it. No jokes with electricity are in vain.

Search for wiring

Before drilling holes in the ceiling for fasteners, you need to determine where the wiring is located so as not to interrupt it when drilling. To be reliable, the wiring search must be done under load, i.e. under current. Load the wiring as follows:

• Turn off the traffic jams and the chandelier switch.
• Wires protruding from the ceiling are temporarily extended to the floor; joints are insulated with electrical tape.
• Instead of chandelier sections, sockets for incandescent lamps are also temporarily connected.
• Screw light bulbs into the sockets of at least 60 W, and better - 100-150 W.
• Includes plugs and switch; You can start looking for wiring.

It is best to search for wiring using an electronic indicator; The neon indicator only works in direct contact with live parts. There are special devices - wiring finders, but they are more expensive, and the accuracy is no more than two thicknesses of plaster. If the wiring is also hidden in grooves, then the error will be about 5 cm, which is not enough. The indicator gives an accuracy of 1-2 cm at any depth.

The indicator is led, placing a finger on the button, along the ceiling perpendicular to the intended direction of the wiring. When the phase icon appears on the display, make a mark with a pencil and move on. If the icon disappears, make a second mark.

Then they pass the same place in the opposite direction; you will get two pairs of marks. The wiring lies in the middle between the internal ones. Then they move 15-20 cm along the wiring and repeat the search until the end of the working area.

Installation of the chandelier on standard mounts

Installation of a chandelier on standard mounts comes down to routing the power wires to the sections of light bulbs. When checking the phasing of the wiring, the neutral wire must be immediately marked somehow, at least by bending it close to the ceiling with the tip of the indicator. Then the plugs are turned out/turned off and the wires are inserted into the chandelier.

In modern electrical appliances, the neutral wire is always yellow with a longitudinal green stripe, and all wires are pre-wired into a connector - a terminal block. The neutral wire of the wiring is connected first: insert it into the neutral terminal and tighten the screw. Then the phase wires are connected. Pull the cap into place - the work is finished.

What if the wiring in the room consists of two wires? Or a grandfather’s chandelier, or an antique one, and you can’t see where the phase is and where the zero is?

In the first case, a small piece of wire of the same cross-section (see figure) is added to the phase wire (THE PLUGS - TURNED OFF!) and both sections of the light bulbs are switched on to one phase. The entire chandelier will be turned on with one switch.

Chandelier dial

If the wires in the chandelier are not marked, and there is no terminal block, then the chandelier needs to be ringed. This is done with a regular tester. CALLING A CHANDELIER A CONTROL BULB FROM A 220 V NETWORK IS DANGEROUS TO LIFE!

To check the ringing, we screw in the IDENTICAL sockets into all chandelier sockets, i.e. same power and brand, incandescent lamps; better low-power ones, 15-25 W. Economy bulbs are no good; dialing them won't do anything.

The chandelier diagram is shown in the figure. From it, a person familiar with electrical engineering or at least not forgetting Ohm’s law from school can see that if the resistance of one light bulb is equal to R, then between zero and ФI there will be R; between zero and FII - 0.5R, and between phases - 1.5R. To ring three wires in pairs, six measurements are needed.

"Special" chandeliers

Recently, chandeliers have appeared on sale, equipped with a remote control for adjusting the light, a fan, an air ionizer, or even an air conditioner (more precisely, its evaporation unit). When purchasing such products, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Immediately see how it connects. If, in addition to the usual terminal block for household wiring, there are some strange ends sticking out there, ask for instructions and read them.
• If the instructions do not clear how to hang such a chandelier yourself, ask whether installation is included in the price of the product, and what the seller’s guarantees are.
• All of a sudden a store works on the “sell and forget” principle, it is better to look for the same thing elsewhere.

Chandeliers with additional functions are quite specific products; There are few companies or craftsmen involved in their installation, and “special” chandeliers are not cheap.

Emergency situations

How to properly hang a chandelier on the ceiling if there is no standard mount, or it is impossible to use it? To do this, you will have to stock up on tools for working on concrete, stone, wood, drywall, and work.

Low ceiling

The standard option is a chandelier-shade and fastening with a cross bar. What to do if the room is low, but you still don’t want to install a lampshade? In this case, you can gain 10-15 cm by hanging a chandelier with a rod on the ceiling without a hook.

To do this, the standard mounting strip is straightened, cut so that it is hidden under the cap, and new holes are drilled in it for self-tapping screws. Next, the chandelier needs to be slightly modified:

• The shades and, if possible, all fragile parts are removed from the chandelier. It is better, if the design allows, to remove the rod immediately.
• The chandelier wires are removed from the terminal block.
• In the rod, immediately behind the thread, three holes of 4-5 mm are drilled in a row along the rod. You just need to make sure that they all end up under the hood.
• Three pieces of fishing line are passed into the holes of the removed rod. Their ends are attached to the ends of the chandelier wires and tightly wrapped with narrow tape.
• Place the rod in place, carefully sliding it over the wires and pulling up the pieces of fishing line until the ends of the wires come out of the holes. If one gets caught, it is corrected with a wire hook or tweezers.
• If the rod is not removable, then pieces of fishing line are inserted into the holes one by one, starting from the bottom, and the wires are also brought out into them.
• The wires are reinserted into the terminal block.

The purpose of this modification is to bring the wires out to the side so that they are not pressed against the ceiling and crushed by the edge of the rod. Attention: if the rod is fixed or shaped, the cap must remain on it. Otherwise, he won’t be able to get dressed later because of the wires sticking out to the side.

Next, a mounting strip is installed on the rod between two standard nuts, and the chandelier is attached to the ceiling with self-tapping screws. Most likely, nuts will not be needed: in most chandeliers, the strip is attached to the rod by flaring.

Connect the wires. It may turn out that the terminal block now does not fit in the cap - no problem, it is removed completely and the wires are connected by soldering; joints are insulated with electrical tape. It is not recommended to connect the wires by twisting: later there will be problems with the flashing chandelier.

Now we mount the chandelier to the ceiling using self-tapping screws. We do not wrap the screws tightly into the sleeves, otherwise the chandelier will become askew.

Option for weak but dense ceilings: laminate, MDF, plywood. Instead of a mounting strip, we make a circle with a diameter 5 mm smaller internal diameter cap In the center there is a hole for the rod; in a circle - 4-6 holes for self-tapping screws. You will also need to make a hole for the wires.

If you need a hook

Attaching the chandelier to concrete ceiling on a plank or I-beam does not raise any questions. What if the chandelier you like has a hook, but you don’t have one at home? With a little work, you can install a very reliable hook yourself:

• If a hook-screw is used, then drill a hole in the ceiling with a diameter 10 mm larger than the diameter of the screw, and a depth along the thread length + 10 mm.
• Lubricate the hook thread thin layer grease (thick) lubricant.
• We tightly screw two copper wires with a diameter of 0.8 - 1.2 mm onto the screw threads. At the beginning and end of the thread, leave a 10 mm mustache and spread it 90 degrees. When viewed from the end of the screw, the whiskers should diverge perpendicularly in four directions.
• We spray the hole inside with a spray bottle, or with a stick we put a generously moistened cloth into it, hold it for 1-2 minutes and take it out.
• Prepare 50-100 g of alabaster or gypsum mortar; it is convenient to do this with disposable plastic cup. When mixed with water, the solution heats up. Mix to a creamy consistency.
• Using a stick (not a spatula) as quickly as possible (alabaster and plaster harden quickly), we pour the solution into the hole until it is full.
• Just as quickly, into the still liquid solution, we push the hook with the wire wound around the thread; the wire mustache will bend.
• We remove the squeezed out solution and wait for it to harden in the hole. The solution should not only harden, but also cool to room temperature. This requires at least 2 hours, but it is better to wait a day. Now the chandelier can be hung.

If the hook is with support platform for fastening with self-tapping screws, we make sockets for them in the same way, but we take thinner wire - 0.4-0.6 mm. And you will have to mix a separate portion of the solution for each nest - it very quickly hardens to a mushy state.

Such nests serve for centuries without drying out like plastic. When you turn the hook in/out 2-3 times, the nest does not become loose. If necessary, it can be easily cleared of filling with a narrow chisel and remade. When repairing a plaster-alabaster nest, you can plaster it, and then dig a hole in the plaster for the hook.

Chandelier in a suspended ceiling

Installing a chandelier on a suspended ceiling is the most difficult case. First of all: a chandelier with incandescent lamps and a suspended ceiling are incompatible. Even from a three-arm chandelier with 40 W lamps, spots will appear on the ceiling in a month, and within 3 months it will begin to creep. Economy bulbs in chandeliers recessed into the ceiling quickly burn out due to poor heat exchange; The only option here is LED lamps.

Then, installing a chandelier in an existing suspended ceiling is impossible: it will have to be removed and a new one installed. It is useless to try to cut holes in an already stretched ceiling - the film or fabric will immediately unravel.

And finally, before calling a ceiling craftsman, you need to prepare the chandelier mount. The standard chandelier mount is not designed for installation in suspended ceilings, therefore, if the chandelier is hung on a hook, it must be installed in the ceiling in advance.

To attach to planks or I-beams on the base ceiling, you need to attach a cushion made of waterproof BS plywood or MDF, at least 16 mm thick, to the brackets, as shown in the figure. A wooden or ordinary plywood cushion in the inter-ceiling space will soon dry out, and this will end in an accident.

Based on the installed pillow, the ceiling makers will take measurements and make holes in the panel, framed with grommets. Through them, the chandelier will be attached to the pillow with long fasteners, with a gap to the “game” of the ceiling. The wide holes are additionally supported by “spider” supports, but this is a subject for another discussion.

If you plan to recess the chandelier into a suspended ceiling, then it should hang in place during measurement. But still, a chandelier in a suspended ceiling is not the best cost option. Only due to the uneven distribution of the load due to the presence of holes, such a ceiling is more likely to sag and lose its appearance than a solid one.

Chandelier on a plasterboard ceiling

Attaching a chandelier to a plasterboard ceiling is also not easy, but it is still easier than in a room with a suspended ceiling. There are three possible cases here:

• The chandelier weighs up to 3 kg and is attached to a hook. In this case, you need a special butterfly hook. It consists of a specially designed plastic clip and a screw hook. A hole is drilled in the drywall under the butterfly clip, and the hook is screwed into the clip one or two turns. Then the clip is inserted all the way into the hole and the hook is turned until it stops. The inside of the butterfly unfolds into petals, which secure the hook.
• Chandelier – up to 7 kg weight. In this case, only mounting on slats (cantilever) is permissible. A butterfly dowel is used for each attachment point; simply - a mole. In design, it is similar to the clip of a butterfly hook, and when a self-tapping screw is screwed into it, it opens to the sides inside the inter-ceiling space in the same way.
• Heavy chandelier. To hang it on a hook you will need one collet pin with a diameter of at least 12 mm; for mounting on a strip - at least two 8-10 mm each. To install a collet pin in the base ceiling, holes are drilled through the plasterboard along the diameter of the pin sleeve and the depth of its length. The pin is screwed a little into the sleeve, inserted through the hole in the drywall into the base ceiling until it stops, and again the pin is screwed in until it stops. The collet diverges and wedges itself in the base ceiling, and a threaded end remains on the outside, onto which you can screw a hook with a threaded socket, or several ends - on them you can put a pillow under the chandelier bracket.

Note: hanging a chandelier on a hook through drywall is unreliable - the collet is held in the ceiling by friction. Therefore, for hanging from a plasterboard ceiling, it is better to choose chandeliers with cantilever mounting.

How to remove chandeliers

How to remove a chandelier from the ceiling, if necessary? All described fastening methods allow dismantling in the reverse order of installation.

In the first place, again, safety precautions: turn off the switch, turn off or unscrew the plugs. Then we remove all fragile parts from the chandelier: crystal pendants, etc. Next, we disconnect the wires, insulate their bare ends, and only after that we proceed to disassemble the mount.

With a suspended suspended or plasterboard ceiling, we remove only the chandelier itself. We do not touch pillows, butterflies, collets and other auxiliary parts. This is especially true for collets and butterflies: these are disposable parts and are not designed for re-installation.

Installation new chandelier- the event is quite important and significant. Before hanging it, you need to assemble it correctly. However, most products have a fairly simple structure, so this step can be skipped. To figure out how to hang a chandelier, you need to determine the type of ceiling covering, as well as the method of attaching the lighting fixture.

Connecting wires

It’s worth starting with basic actions. Before starting work, you should ask yourself a few questions:

• how many keys should the switch be installed on?
• how many wires will come from the ceiling.

If there are only two wires, you don’t have to think about the possibility of turning on individual parts of the lamp using two-gang switch. Without the presence of a third wire, such a task will be impossible.

If you have three wires and want to turn on the lights in different parts of the chandelier in different time, the wires that go to the cartridge and the ground are collected in 1 bundle. The rest are divided into 2 other bundles.

Attention! It is important to ensure good contact wires Otherwise, the wires will become very hot, and the housekeeper will fail.

In order to carry out the work, you should prepare the following tools:

• the screwdriver is not big size;
• open-end wrench 12;
• indicator screwdriver;
• pliers;
• terminal block.

The key must be collected for one task - during the assembly of the chandelier itself. An indicator screwdriver will be needed to determine where the wire is connected. If the instrument lights up when you touch its tip, it means it is working.

After this, you need to touch the end of the screwdriver to the cartridge. The free hand is used to hold the wires. If you touch one of them with a screwdriver, the indicator built into the tool will light up. Wires made in the same color will be grounding.

Bundles that are separated must be inserted into the terminal block and secured.

Chandelier installation

To understand how to hang a chandelier, you need to choose a method for attaching it. There are 2 main options:

• on the mounting plate;
• on a hook.

Hanging a chandelier on a hook is one of the oldest and most common options. Today this method is used less frequently. However, quite a lot of chandeliers that have such fastenings are still sold.

Some home craftsmen can solve this problem on their own. They simply replace the plastic hook with a homemade one, which is made from a welding electrode.

The mounting strip is a special product mounted to the ceiling. It is usually sold complete with a chandelier. Before installation, the plank must be properly prepared. It is necessary to fasten the screws on it so that the caps are in the inner part of the strip. However, you should not clamp them. Then you need to insert the strip into the chandelier. This must be done in a certain way. The strip should be flush with the edges of the lamp bowl. It is also possible that it will be below the edges of the bowl.

After checking, you must tighten the screws in the bar to prevent them from twisting. Then the strip is applied to the ceiling in order to mark the attachment points. After this, holes for dowels are drilled in the ceiling. With their help, the bar is installed and then mounted hanging chandelier. If there is a wooden ceiling base, the plank should be secured using self-tapping screws.

Connection

Checking for voltage is quite simple. To determine it, you should use an indicator screwdriver. When the tip touches the wires, it should not glow. After the power is turned on, the indicator will show voltage on only 2 wires. The remaining one is "ground". It must be connected to a common beam.

Attention! You cannot install housekeepers if the lamp is connected through a special device that regulates the brightness of the light.

To figure out how to hang a chandelier on different ceilings, it is worth getting acquainted with their types and features.

Chandelier with power supply

Often, owners of apartments or private houses want to increase the brightness of the glow by using more powerful lamps. As a result of such modifications, the pendant chandelier may no longer function. To protect the transformer, it is worth monitoring the total electricity consumption of all lamps. It is necessary that it be less than the output power of the device.

For halogen lamps, the pendant chandelier is connected to a transformer. This prevents the bulbs from overheating and exploding. This is due to the fact that halogen products are designed for 12V.

Important! If a direct connection is made, the bulbs must be rated at 220V. If the condition is not met, the halogen lamps will simply explode.

It is worth remembering that all wires are carefully insulated. It is necessary to check their integrity throughout. This condition is a mandatory safety requirement.

Fastening to concrete floor

To install a chandelier on a strip, you should first mark its installation locations. To do this, you need to drill holes for the fasteners. When making a ceiling from slabs with voids, you should check how thick the concrete is in the place where the drilling will be done. In some cases, you have to step aside to secure the dowel more securely.

If it is impossible to hammer in a dowel in a certain area of ​​the ceiling, you can simply change the position of the planks. You can also insert a wooden strip into the cavity of the slab. In this case, the bar is screwed with screws. To perform such work, you need to prepare the appropriate tools:

• perforator;
• anchors, dowels or screws;
• Victory drill;
• screwdriver

Note! Before starting drilling, care must be taken to ensure that the tool does not become dusty. It should also not be exposed to debris. To protect the hammer drill, you will need to install it on the drill disposable cup. You can also use half a rubber ball as protection.

It is worth remembering that the bar must be attached carefully, without unnecessary effort. Otherwise it can be bent. The part is installed depending on the chosen mounting method. Instead of a hammer drill, you can use an impact drill. However, it is worth choosing it taking into account the power and volume of expected work.

Plasterboard ceiling

What are the features of hanging a chandelier on a plasterboard ceiling? It is important to maintain its attractive appearance, as well as high mechanical strength. To do this, you need to determine what type of chandelier will be. There are several recommendations:

• The place where the large pendant chandelier will be installed should be reinforced with metal profile. This work is carried out while creating the frame of the final ceiling.
• If you are installing a small chandelier, you should purchase special fasteners. These include butterflies and folding dowels. In this case, no amplification is required.

When working, you must comply with safety requirements. The electrical system must be de-energized and ceiling structure installed as firmly as possible.

Attention! If it is impossible to turn off the power to the room, it is necessary to work in rubber gloves. This will ensure complete safety for the installer. Also, all work should be carried out only with high-quality tools.

Drywall is highly durable, which allows installation directly to the material. However, there are corresponding restrictions in this case:

• Since a sheet of plasterboard can withstand loads of up to 6 kg/sq. m, you should prefer a chandelier that is light in weight.
• It should also be taken into account that plasterboard sheet may become deformed during repair of the device. For example, when you need to change a lamp, you should handle the chandelier very carefully. Also, you should not change the hanging product frequently. In addition, you cannot make new ones next to the old holes for attaching the chandelier.

First you need to consider the main options for mounting a pendant chandelier. First, a hole is made in the ceiling material, into which a dowel is then inserted.

Attention! The spring fastening element should be tightened using a nut. The butterfly is tightened using a self-tapping screw. A click will be heard. Included with the dowel is a hook. After such work, you can install the chandelier. Then the connection is made.

The wiring is connected while holding the chandelier under the ceiling. Only then can the hanging device be completely attached to the ceiling. This type of work is best done by 2 people. One will hold the chandelier, the other will connect the electrical wiring. If help is not required, it is better to make a small hook to temporarily hang the chandelier. This will prevent mechanical damage to the suspended product.

Stretch ceiling

If the ceiling is suspended, you should think in advance what type of pendant chandelier will be installed. You also need to decide on the mounting of the lighting fixture.

In order not to spoil the appearance of the ceiling, as well as not to violate its integrity, you should choose the right chandelier. It can be intended for both energy saving light bulbs, so for incandescent lamps. In the latter case, the cartridges should face to the side, not up. They should also be hidden in the lampshade. In the case of an energy-saving option, the pendant chandelier will not heat up.

Attention! When hanging a lamp from a tension structure, remember that its surface may become deformed due to high temperature. To avoid this, it is better to screw LED light bulbs into the sockets.

In addition, before starting work, you should check the base of the lighting structure. If it has sharp edges, the film can easily tear. There are several ways to install a chandelier to a suspended ceiling:

• If the apartment has a suspended ceiling, The best decision- hang the chandelier on the hook. This method will be the simplest and most reliable. However, this method can only be used in the case of hanging chandeliers.
• If there is a concrete slab above the tensile structure, and the hook has already been fixed by the builders, it is necessary to determine the height of its installation. It may be chosen incorrectly.
• If you need to change the location of the chandelier hook, you should use an anchor to install a new fastener. The old one is cut off with a grinder.
• There is also another method - a wooden embedded element is mounted in the place where the chandelier is attached. The hook is attached to it.

Lighting is the most important component of any room. Living rooms are traditionally equipped with hanging ceiling lamps- chandeliers that provide uniform distribution of light over the entire area. With the same type of mounting methods used throughout the country, hanging a chandelier was always easy. Modern models may differ in fixation options; ceilings are made of different materials, so it is worth considering the process in more detail.

Mounting options

Modern ceiling lights are not always designed for traditional mounting in the form of a hook located in the center of the ceiling. They can be equipped with their own fasteners, which in the vast majority of cases are included in the kit. It happens that you have to deal with a situation where a chandelier is designed for a traditional mounting method, but for various reasons there is no hook.

In these cases, it is not necessary to contact a specialist. It is quite possible to fix the chandelier to the ceiling yourself. Installation will not require any special skills if you study the features of all options.

Traditional hook

Until recently, all chandeliers were designed to be mounted on a hook built into the floor slab. This method is still considered the simplest, most convenient and reliable.

The lamp at the mounting location has a counter ring that fits onto the hook. The wire connection, hook and ring are covered with a special decorative cup.

The biggest problem has always been the lack of a hanging ring on the lamp. This was sometimes found in light kitchen lamps designed for one lamp. Usually, to solve the problem, a not very successful, but simple method was used: a knot was tied at the end of the lamp cord, the loop of which was put on the hook. It is difficult to call this method correct and safe, but it was often used even by professional electricians.

Nowadays such problems are extremely rare, because modern lamps do not involve dangerous handling of current-carrying wires and must have a fastening element. Nowadays, you can more often encounter a situation where the old hook could not withstand long-term use or careless handling and broke off. In this case, you will have to replace it with a new one.

To hang a chandelier without a hook, you will need to choose a new one. Wherein It is worth paying attention to the weight of the suspended lighting structure:

• For lamps weighing less than 4 kg, it is quite possible to use a threaded hook screwed into a polymer dowel. Such kits are sold in almost any hardware store.
• For heavier fixtures, it is highly recommended to use hooks with an anchor mechanism. Recently, they are increasingly found on sale and are no longer rare.

Please note that a regular hook with a dowel can only be used with concrete slab or wooden ceiling. To fix the chandelier on a concrete ceiling, you need to drill a hole of the appropriate diameter and insert a dowel into it. In the case of a wooden ceiling, the thread can be screwed directly into the wood, and it is advisable to screw the hook along the entire length of the thread so that the connection is strong, otherwise the thin boards will not support the weight. WITH plastic panels use threaded connection it is forbidden. Even drywall is not designed to be fastened with threads or with the included dowel.

Anchor mechanisms can withstand significantly greater loads. They are recommended to be used for hanging a heavy chandelier. A hole of the required diameter and appropriate depth is drilled in the ceiling.

A hook is inserted into it and tightened by rotating until it stops. To make tightening easier, you can use an adjustable wrench or pliers. The hook body is securely fixed in the hole with its legs spread to the side.

Even if the purchased lamp has a small mass, it would be useful to think about a possible subsequent change of the chandelier. If it turns out to be heavier, you will have to change the mounting method again. It's better to buy it right away anchor hook, which will save you from possible inconveniences in the future.

Mounting bracket

Sometimes the lamp comes complete with a special bracket. This can be a straight bar or a cross. The device has holes for mounting to the ceiling and threaded rods for fixing the chandelier body.

The design involves direct attachment to the ceiling surface. If the existing hook interferes with fixation, you can simply saw it off. But it’s better not to do this, because you may need it in the future. It is recommended to bend it with a hammer and place the bracket nearby. If necessary, the hook can be straightened with pliers and used again. This approach will eliminate the need to install a new hook the next time you change the chandelier, if a different method of fixation is required.

Installation of the bracket is usually carried out using self-tapping screws and dowels. In the ceiling, according to preliminary markings, holes are drilled into which dowels are inserted. The mounting strip is attached to the prepared points with self-tapping screws. A bracket in the form of a cross allows you to more securely attach the chandelier if it has a significant mass. At the final stage, the lamp body is fixed to the bracket with the included screws, bushings or decorative nuts.

Direct placement

Some ceiling lights are designed to be directly attached to the ceiling surface. In this case, holes for fastening elements are provided in the device body.

Hardware is selected depending on the ceiling material. Self-tapping screws, screws, and special dowels can be used.

Special conditions

IN traditional ways When installing a chandelier, we consider attaching the lamp to a solid and durable base - concrete or wood. Modification of the ceiling may dictate special requirements for the implementation of the suspension.

Drywall and plywood

Attaching a chandelier to a plasterboard ceiling is quite simple if a special bracket is used. Multiple fixation points allow you to distribute the load and use regular self-tapping screws. But connection strength can be significantly increased, if you take special dowels for drywall.

The most popular mount is called molly. This type of dowel belongs to the expanding mechanism and resembles an anchor mechanism in its operating principle. The hardware is inserted into the previously prepared hole until it stops. The head is rotated using a regular screwdriver or screwdriver. The screw tightens the cylindrical expansion element, which firmly protects the dowel from moving and falling out of the hole.

If the chandelier is intended to be hung on a hook, another fastener in the form of so-called umbrella dowels will help solve the problem. The device consists of spring-loaded plates attached to a straight section of the hook. With the force of your hand, the umbrella is compressed and pushed into a pre-prepared hole in the drywall. After passing through the hole, the plates unclench and securely secure the hook from falling out. All that remains is to tighten the locking washer with a nut.

Stretch ceiling

To install a chandelier on top of a suspended ceiling, you will need a special bracket that creates a new base surface. These brackets are produced industrially, but can also be made from scrap materials. The devices are a rigid base that is attached to the concrete ceiling on legs. Serial samples have adjustable brackets in height, which allows you to adjust the structure to any location of the canvas relative to the concrete slab.

In the place where the chandelier is fixed, a mounting ring is glued to the fabric, in which a slot can be made. There are also special transparent stickers on sale that protect the canvas from the heating lamp.

Brackets can be used for more than just securing the mounting strip. In the center there is a hole for exiting wires. Usually, a hook attached to the concrete base. Brackets for suspended ceilings are universal and suitable for a variety of methods of attaching chandeliers.

Connection technology

All electrical work should be carried out with the voltage removed. This must be done not just with a switch, but by turning off the circuit breakers on the electrical panel. It is recommended to additionally check the voltage at the wire contacts using an indicator screwdriver.

Most older light fixtures do not have color coded wires. According to the previous rules, this was enough. But when using screw cartridges, it is advisable to place the phase on the central contact, and the zero on the screw. This will provide additional protection against electric shock if you accidentally touch the screw conductor when replacing a light bulb.

In addition, in houses the rules for breaking the electrical circuit are not always followed; as a result, the neutral wire opens, and the phase always remains on the chandelier, which creates a certain danger. For this reason, it is recommended that even a simple replacement of lamps be carried out when the voltage on the panel is removed. This is the only way to fully guarantee protection against defeat.

If the chandelier wires are color coded, connecting the device becomes easier. The neutral conductor comes from the shield. The phase wire is opened by a switch. If the wiring of the apartment is not marked, you can determine the phase and zero using an indicator screwdriver.

Some modern lamp models have additional protective grounding. If the wiring in the apartment is equipped with grounding, it is strongly recommended to use it, since there are no unnecessary issues in matters of electrical safety.

Connecting wires

It is important to remember that all twisted connections are currently unacceptable. You can delay replacing the twist with a special connecting device, but when installing a new chandelier, it is strictly not recommended to use old dangerous methods of connecting wires, which can lead to overheating, short circuit and fire.

Modern lamps include special contacts for connecting wires. They are usually represented by screw terminals. Simply insert the stripped section of wire into the contact hole and tighten the screw.

If the chandelier and wiring simply end with wires, you need to purchase special clamps. They come in several varieties:

• Tubular screw pads. The wires are securely clamped with screws, ensuring acceptable contact and insulation of the connection.
• Blocks with plate current-carrying jumper. The wire is pressed through the washer, so the contact is more reliable and there is no risk of rubbing the wire with the sharp edges of the screw. When uncovered, pads of this type are characterized by lower insulating properties, so it is recommended to use models with covers.
• Push terminal blocks with latch or spring. There are self-clamping designs that are easy to use, but are usually designed for lower current. They are more resistant to vibration; contact is not lost over time, since there is no screw that can be unscrewed.

Modern chandeliers can have various ways fastenings Knowing the features of all options will allow you to easily install the lamp yourself. It is possible to securely and beautifully hang a chandelier even on a suspended ceiling. Compliance with safety requirements and rules for electrical work will allow you to successfully connect and maintain its reliability for many years.