One of the most important points in repair orconstruction is the selection of the right lighting. This point applies to any room in the house, be it a living room, bedroom, bathroom or kitchen. The use of LED lighting has recently become very relevant, which will fully satisfy the needs of everyone. is quite feasible and a simple amateur, there is no need to know any specific things. The main thing is to make the project and calculation correctly.Connection diagram of RGB LED strip.
How do LEDs work?
An LED is a semiconductor,emitting light when electrical energy passes through it. To select the required brightness, you need to know the chemical composition of the material itself. It should be said right away that LEDs are not connected directly to the power source, since in this case overheating will occur, which leads to breakdown. In order to avoid this, a stabilizer is used, which is a current-stabilizing circuit. They can be absolutely any color. But if desired, you can make infrared or ultraviolet backlighting in the kitchen. LEDs are not the main lighting, they play the role of backlighting. Therefore, they are used to enhance portable flashlights or headlights on a car.A common form of LED.In order to decorate the kitchen interior with your own hands, you can use LED strip. It will add a certain elegance and help to place accents. Such illumination has its advantages:
- in the kitchen there will always be enough light for cooking;
- is not afraid of mechanical damage;
- if in a day such lighting will work 16 hours, then it will last a little more than 15 years;
- there are no problems with the choice of the color of the lamps;
- immediately gives the brightness of light, since there is no need for reheating;
- if necessary, it is easy to select the desired radiation angle;
- fireproof, also for their installation there is no need to create certain temperature indicators in the environment in the kitchen;
- During operation, there is no secretion of toxic substances, which makes them safe for living.
Suitable for DIY installation in the kitchenSMD tapes. They can be single-, dual-, triple- and quadruple-crystal. Depending on the cross-section, they are monochrome and full-color. The size varies from 1.6x0.8 mm to 5x5 mm. Return to contents</a>
What are the types of LED ribbons?
Popular series of LED strips.Many have seen such a designation as LED strip on store signs. Well, this is an LED strip. It has small LEDs arranged in a single order. The shape of the strip is very convenient for DIY installation. There are several types of strips, depending on the density of the lamps per 1 sq.m: 60, 120 and 240 pieces. Accordingly, the more of them, the brighter the lighting in the kitchen will be. It is also worth highlighting the types for moisture protection:
Before purchasing the material, you should determine the lighting locations for yourself.Parallel connection option.If it is a work surface, then it is better to choose a more powerful brand, and if these are cabinets, and the LEDs will play a purely decorative role, then you can get by with low-power strips. The same LED backlighting can be used on the ceiling, in order to zone the kitchen into work and dining areas. As mentioned above, the intensity of lighting depends on the number of crystals. In addition, this parameter also affects color changes. When choosing a strip, you should pay attention to its marking. It is possible to combine different strips, which will allow you to create 15 million shades. This material is sold in rolls, each 5 meters long. But in addition to the tape itself, you should separately purchase a power supply and fasteners. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to decorate the kitchen with LED lighting?
To ensure that the kitchen has enough lighting for personal needs, LED lighting can be installed in several places:Connecting LED strips using Navigator connectors.
Designers recommend using warm colors to create classic lighting, and if you want a modern style, then use cold tones. Return to contents</a>
How to mount the lighting in the kitchen with your own hands?
Scheme of the lamp body.Regardless of the chosen lighting option, the main thing is to remember that LED lighting should provide the required amount of light for the selected space. Before starting installation, you should stock up on:
- LED strip with a power of 12 watts;
- electric cable (diameter 0.75 mm²);
- with forks;
- wiring brackets;
- soldering iron;
- transformers;
- double-sided tape;
- insulating tape;
- LED-profiles;
- scissors;
- power supply unit in 12 W;
- corners under the lights.
The installation of the LED strip looks like this:
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Practical recommendations
Electrical wiring diagram for spotlights. There are several tips you need to know to properly install the lighting in your kitchen with your own hands:
In general, as is clear from all of the above, installing LED lighting in the kitchen with your own hands will not be particularly difficult.