LED lighting is nextan effective energy-saving solution after mercury lamps. More and more often, the choice falls on this type, as it has many advantages: it does not distort colors and consumes little electricity. The most important advantage is the simple installation of such lighting sources. In most cases, DIY LED lighting is in no way inferior to that designed and installed by installation specialists.
Structural diagram of lighting.The use of such devices for lighting is a real rage these days, which is understandable. It is very beautiful, impressive and attractive! Using such devices, you can significantly improve the design of your home. In addition, LED lighting devices are an economical and reasonable option, since they do not require large amounts of electricity to operate. At the same time, the quality of lighting is quite decent.
Kinds of lamps on light-emitting diodes
A common form of LED.All lamps, including LED ones, have a certain marking. In LED sources, the letter value conveys the type of base, and the numerical value conveys the power parameters. The most common types of devices have a marking designated by the letter "E". The advantage of this type of base is a fairly wide application and absolute ease of replacing the lamp. The power of lamps varies from 5 to 40 watts. The most acceptable power is 27 watts, since it makes it possible to illuminate about 2 square meters of area with one device if it is located at a height of 3 meters. If you need lamp bases with markings other than type "E", you can use special adapters into which the base of the LED device is placed, and they themselves are inserted into the lamp socket. Return to contents</a>
Designing the LED lighting system
Parallel connection option.Work on creating a lighting scheme begins with drawing up a plan according to which it will be carried out. When drawing up a project, the required number of devices is calculated. DIY LED lighting in a room of 10-12 sq.m will be sufficient when using about 5 E27 lamps. Unlike fluorescent energy sources, LED lighting is not at all tiring. Compared to incandescent lamps, even 5 lamps will consume less energy. In narrow and long rooms, lighting is mounted on the ceiling every 2 meters. In square or standard-type rooms, LED lighting is most often placed in the center, so it illuminates the entire room, and you do not need to waste time pulling wiring. If you need to illuminate a spacious room, you can use more powerful lamps, for example, E40. They illuminate about 5 sq.m. When designing, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the beams of LED lamps can have different shades. The brightest and most eye-friendly light is provided by white devices (sources). Return to Contents</a>
Mounting Lighting
LED strip connection diagram.The easiest to install are LED lamps marked "E", they can be installed in any lamp, since their bases match the size and thread of incandescent devices. In addition, a standard device will help distribute light around the room in different directions. It is more difficult to install spot LED lighting with your own hands, since it requires a stretch or suspended ceiling at home. The ceiling structures hide the wires that supply electricity to devices and devices, as well as the device of the spot light itself. Most often, this type of lighting is used for large houses. This way, you get brighter rooms, as well as the ability to divide the room into zones using lighting. For example, some of the lamps are connected to one switch, and the rest to the second. Do-it-yourself spot lighting is usually installed with a different type of base. The E-type is too large for installation in ceiling structures; more compact lamps are often used. To increase the strength of the structure, it is necessary to mount it on a U-shaped beam. This way the lighting system will be best secured.
Scheme of the lamp body.When installing an LED device, it is necessary to correctly and properly mount the cooling system. It is a grid that removes heat in a timely manner in a certain order. Such special grids can be found in chandeliers designed for diode lamps, as well as in construction stores. When choosing and buying light sources, you need to pay attention to what voltage is required for its operation. Since on the market you can also find options that require 150 volts instead of 220. When installing LED spotlights or one chandelier on a plasterboard ceiling structure, you must remember that the weight of the lamps as a whole should not exceed 10 kilograms. Otherwise, the ceiling may simply not withstand it, and this threatens its collapse. Return to contents</a>
Lighting installation options
Electrical connection diagram of pointlamps. Spotlights, in addition to zoning, can provide other advantages. First of all, in this case, the lighting will be directed where you need it. If you install the lamps at different angles, you can illuminate a larger area. Thus, when equipping the entire house with lamps, you can install fewer of them without losing the quality of lighting. Another way to play with light is to install lamps of different wattages. Typically, devices labeled "E40" are used in the center of the room, and "E27" around the perimeter of the room. If the room is small in area, then you can limit yourself to weaker lamps in the corners of the room. It is possible to install autonomous LED lighting systems on multi-level ceilings. For example, you can turn on lamps located on the first level and on the next one separately. When installing devices of different lighting in this way, you can vary the intensity. When turning on all the lamps at the same time, we get a brightly lit room. If you use only devices on one of the levels, you can get a darker room. This technique is well suited for the living room, where depending on what the room is currently being used for, it may be necessary to change the lighting scheme. Another technique for zoning rooms is installing spotlights not only on the ceilings, but also on arches, columns or vertical plasterboard structures. Most often, not the brightest lamps are used for this, and this type of home lighting serves to perform decorative functions. Return to contents</a>
Rules for the use of LED lamps
Classification of LED controllerstapes. Unlike simple incandescent devices, LEDs must be used correctly in order for them to last as long as possible. Manufacturers claim that an LED lamp can last up to 10-15 years, provided that it is used correctly and adequately. If the chandelier is designed for several light sources, then they must all be of the same type. Lighting devices on diodes cannot be used with other types of devices (incandescent, energy-saving). It is not recommended to keep the lamps on for more than 3 hours during the first ten times of use. All requirements for these devices must be met in order to maximize their service life. Return to contents</a>
LED lamps for landscape design
LED lamps for landscape designIt is recommended to place them among vegetation. Due to their advantages, LED lamps are used not only at home, but also outside. Since the light flow is very dense, it is suitable for focusing attention on details and lighting certain areas that need to be emphasized. The devices in question give off virtually no heat, so they can even be installed in a pot with an exotic plant. Devices of various colors can be used in landscape design. Yellow lamps look most harmonious among vegetation. For use in street lighting, devices are produced in a special moisture-proof case, and additionally (for urban conditions) in a vandal-proof case. Return to contents</a>
LED Strip Light
One of the most innovative ways to decorateyour home through light is the use of LED strips. They allow you to mount additional lighting even on the simplest ceiling and are the easiest to install. Installation on a regular ceiling will not take much time. You will need a polystyrene cornice or baseboard, which must be fixed 2 cm below the ceiling level. The LED strip is attached to the resulting gap. It can be fixed to special metal corners, and also to plastic clamps. The tape must be handled very carefully, as it is very easy to damage. At the same time, the use of LED strips in lighting is the easiest and most accessible for execution without special knowledge and skills. Thus, LED lighting is quite easy to install, this is an affordable way to change even the simplest interior. The cost of purchasing light sources of this type pays off in the fact that LED lamps last a long time and do not consume a lot of electricity. At the same time, absolutely all LED lamps can be installed in standard light fixtures, as they are produced with a standard base, which means they can be used throughout the house.
