Hello everyone! Ceiling LED lamps are in ever-increasing demand - they are durable, economical, easy to install, undemanding to maintain, allow you to create original illumination of the ceiling and structures, zone the room with the help of light.
Criterias of choice
Compared to incandescent, halogen and fluorescent lamps, LED models have a number of advantages. First of all it is:
- quick turn on and no heating;
- lack of flicker (stroboscopic effect, which negatively affects the well-being of people and can cause an attack in patients with epilepsy);
- good focus (the luminous flux almost does not scatter, so its brightness is higher);
- environmental friendliness (the product does not contain mercury and other harmful substances).
To choose the right lamp model, pay attention to the following parameters:
1. dimensions and type of housing (the luminaire can be fully or partially built-in, or overhead, the gap between the finishing surface and the ceiling plate should allow the recessed luminaire to be freely installed and wired to it);
2. lamp power (for PVC ceilings there is a limitation on the power of the lamp, otherwise there is a risk of damage to the tension material);
3. the presence of a high-quality radiator (Chinese manufacturers of cheap LED lamps often mask the absence of a normal radiator by installing a frosted bulb - such devices quickly fail due to overheating);
4. luminous flux (700 Lm approximately corresponds to the parameters of a conventional 75 W incandescent lamp), it must correspond to your wishes regarding the level of illumination of the room;
5. temperature of the light flux (measured in Kelvin) - you can choose any shade in a wide range from cold blue to warm yellow.
When choosing a luminaire for installation on the ceiling (insert into the ceiling structure), pay attention to the base of the LED light bulb. If you decide to save money and use relatively inexpensive bulbs from an unknown manufacturer, it is better to choose the option with a common type base - it will be easier to find a replacement if the lamp fails. Popular cartridges for LED lamps are GU10, GU5.3, E27, E14.
When designing LED ceiling lighting, keep in mind that the power of an LED light bulb is approximately 6 times less than that of an incandescent lamp at a similar level of illumination. That is, the 8-12 W LED lamp will replace the classic 75-watt lamp.
Pay attention to such a property of new models of LED ceiling lamps as dimmability. Ordinary energy-saving lamps cannot be used in combination with a dimmer - a device that allows you to smoothly adjust the strength of the luminous flux to your liking. But today, LED lamps designed to work with a dimmer have appeared on the market.
Types of LED lamps
Recessed spotlights. They are mounted in a rigid ceiling lining (rack, plasterboard, suspended), or in a specially prepared box behind the stretch ceiling canvas to avoid sagging of the canvas. Designed for the installation of low-power LEDs (up to 24 W).
The advantages of such lighting devices include compactness and durability. Recessed lamps are not entirely suitable for wet rooms - they should be protected with special shades. Usually, they are used to illuminate local areas, as they create a narrow beam of light directed downwards and to create additional illumination.
Semi-recessed and overhead spotlights with a diffuser. They differ from mortise models in a smaller installation depth, which allows them to be used if there is only enough space between the decorative ceiling and the base plate for wiring.
To illuminate the room with this choice, you can use light bulbs of higher power, and diffusers help ensure that the space is evenly filled with light. Such lamps look advantageous with stretch colored glossy ceilings and help to achieve interesting visual effects.
Soffits. The light source is placed in the movable part of the lamp, the base of which is attached to the decorative ceiling (except for the stretch ceiling). Soffits create narrow beams of light, with the help of which they additionally illuminate individual objects or zones. The soffit head rotates in different planes, this helps to illuminate selected parts of the room.
Panels. Recessed, surface-mounted and pendant flat luminaires with a diffuse surface are suitable for uniform general lighting. Due to the small thickness, they do not hide the height of the ceiling. They differ in shape (it can be strictly geometric or arbitrary) and sizes. Curly and round models are used in living rooms, rectangular ones are suitable for utility rooms and offices.
Conclusion
Each type of LED ceiling light has its own specific use. The choice of model depends on the requirements for the illumination of the room and the general style of the interior. Some types of lamps can be used as complementary ones - for example, create general bathroom lighting using a figured panel, and additionally illuminate the area near the mirror with spotlights.
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