In the bathroom, natural lighting, as a rule, is not provided, therefore, when repairing this room, it is imperative to deal with the choice of lamps installed in the toilet. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the small area and limited space. And for normal lighting of the toilet room, an ordinary incandescent lamp is not enough, and it will not look very beautiful for a modern interior.

In this article:

Features of the organization of lighting in the toilet room

To create a full-fledged lighting system in the toilet, it is necessary to provide for all the features of this room. As a rule, in multi-apartment residential buildings, a very small area is allocated for these premises. Therefore, it is very difficult for them to determine the optimal interior solution.

Since the main problem is the lack of space, lighting equipment should first of all visually make it larger. Properly selected toilet lamps will allow you to achieve not only an expansion of the area, but also other points that can improve the perception of a specific room.

Basic requirements for lighting devices

• Enhanced moisture protection. It is recommended to purchase luminaires marked IP65/66, which provide protection for lighting equipment even from direct water flow.
• The tightness of the lighting device. The connecting sections of the housing must be as tight as possible in order to completely exclude not only moisture, but also dirt from getting inside the lighting fixture. Otherwise, its electronic mechanisms will quickly fail.
• Resistance of lighting equipment to temperature changes. This indicator must be taken into account when the bathroom is combined with a bath.

Important! When connecting a ceiling chandelier on your own, it is important to prevent contact between electrical wiring and water.

Backlight levels

Before choosing lighting equipment for the toilet, you must first decide on the backlight level option. There are several for this space.

Top ceiling lighting

This option involves the use of ceiling lamps, of which there are a lot of models on the modern market. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth considering the main requirements for organizing lighting systems in wet rooms. It is also necessary to provide for the height of the ceiling.

Note! Ceiling placement of light sources will provide an opportunity to avoid reducing the space of the toilet from the side of the walls. This is ideal for a small room.

wall lighting

This variant of the organization of the lighting system is suitable for toilet rooms with low ceilings. The main nuance in this case is the correct location of the lighting fixtures on the wall. They should not interfere with entry / exit to / from the premises.

Bottom floor lighting

This option for organizing the lighting system involves the use of flexible light sources or point lighting fixtures built into the floor base.

As a rule, such systems are used quite rarely when compared with the first two options, and most often for spacious toilet rooms in private houses, country cottages or combined bathrooms with a bathroom. It can be additional decorative lighting.

Note! Any presented option for organizing lighting systems in the toilet and bathroom can be done independently.

Choice of lighting equipment

Properly selected illuminators are the basis for organizing effective illumination of a small room. The model and appearance of the lighting equipment will depend on the selected backlight level.

ceiling type

• When choosing a small-sized chandelier, one light source is sufficient, placed in the center of the ceiling surface.
• You will need several spotlights, depending on their power. They are evenly distributed over the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ceiling.

Important! Spot-type lighting devices are only suitable for suspended ceiling structures.

wall type

In this situation, it is quite possible to use wall sconces. For a small bathroom with low ceilings, there is no better option. But it is important to give preference to flat models of wall lamps, which will occupy the least amount of space. Otherwise, they will constantly interfere when moving around the room.

floor type

When designing a floor lighting system, you can use point models of illuminators. There are versions of luminaires with a high-strength body, built directly into the floor base and into the walls (as a rule, they are placed below). You can also use flexible neon or a strip with LED elements.

Note! The required number of light sources is calculated based on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and the illumination standards according to SNiP.

Benefits of using LED spotlights

• Saving electrical energy. Even though the light in the toilet is turned on very rarely and for a short time, everyone wants to save as much as possible. LED lighting sources are the best option for this, especially for the elderly, who may well forget to turn off the light, and it will stay on all day.
• Pretty bright light, not straining the organs of vision. Even a few lighting devices installed in the corners of the room, which will create a soft all-encompassing glow, will not adversely affect the eyes.
• Ease of installation of lighting equipment. Compact LED luminaires can be easily installed by yourself, without the involvement of specialists.
• High degree of equipment protection against moisture. Even though the air space in the toilet is not as saturated with moisture as in the bathroom, an extra precaution does not hurt. But for a combined bathroom, this criterion is quite important.

Lamps installed in the toilet

Installation of the lighting system

Connecting the fixtures installed in the toilet is a rather important stage of repair work. The duration of its operational period will depend on the quality of the installation and connection of the lighting device.

Important! When performing electrical work yourself, you must comply with safety requirements so as not to injure yourself.

Installation of the illuminator itself is given in the instructions that are included in its package. But with the correct connection of the electrical wiring must be carefully dealt with.

Wiring diagram

• First you need to draw a plan for the location of lighting fixtures, if several of them will be used.
• Next, the surface is marked where the wires will pass.
• Before starting electrical work, the room or the entire apartment is disconnected from electricity.
• On the drawn lines, using a perforator, it is necessary to make channels (strobes). Electrical wiring will be hidden directly in them.
• Now you can lay the wires (this must be done from the box to the switch). Separate wire for each lighting device.

Important! Wiring in the toilet and bathroom should run at a distance of one and a half meters from the floor.

• After laying the cable, it is necessary to insulate all connecting sections. To do this, you need a special insulating PVC tape.

Important! The ends of the wires before connecting them are carefully stripped of insulation by 1-2 cm.

• Fixing the wiring in the channels is carried out using special dowels - clamps.
• Upon completion of the work performed, the strobes are smeared with a special putty that is resistant to moisture.

Expert opinion

Ivan Zaitsev

Lighting specialist, consultant in the building materials department of a large retail chain

Conclusion! Observing the safety requirements when performing electrical work and clearly guided by the installation instructions for the lamp, the electrical wiring diagram, the installation of the lighting system can be done independently, without the involvement of a master.

It is no secret that properly selected light sources provide not only comfort, but also safety when taking hygienic and relaxing procedures. Today we will talk about lighting in the toilet, as it plays an important role in creating a comfortable and stylish interior for your home. With the help of lamps, you can emphasize the design details of the design of the bathroom or divert attention from pipelines and vents.

Types of lighting in the toilet

What kind of lighting is best for the toilet is determined based on the design of the bathroom, its area, the color scheme of the interior and a number of other conditions. Before making a choice, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the types of lighting and light sources.

Lighting for bathrooms is divided into three types:

1. General - provides the main light level of illumination.
2. Decorative - used to highlight interior items of bathrooms.
3. Spot - highlights different areas of the room.

Usually the lighting in the toilet, as well as in the bathroom, consists of a combination of these three types. According to the type of lamps are distinguished:

• Halogen. Sources of this type for 12 V can be used in the wettest areas of bathrooms. They are characterized by low power consumption with sufficient luminous flux.
• LED. Lamps in lamps of this type do not heat up, consume little electricity. LED lighting in the toilet is often used for decorative and spot lighting. An important advantage of such light sources is the ability to change the color of the lighting.
• Incandescent lamps. Classic lamps. Their main advantage is cheapness. Such lighting products are more widespread than any other.
• Luminescent. Their main advantage is low power consumption. These lighting products are cheaper than diode light sources.

According to the method of installation, suspended, overhead and recessed luminaires are distinguished.

There are also floor, ceiling and wall light sources.

The choice is made on the basis of several conditions.

• Light sources for the bathroom and toilet must match the design solution of the bathroom interior. For example, for a high-tech bathroom, chrome or nickel-plated lamps with clear lines and shapes are suitable.
• Before choosing lighting, you need to calculate its level. According to current standards, its level should be approximately 200 lux or lumens. The power of each type of lamp is translated into lumens according to special tables. The luminous flux of incandescent lamps is approximately 20-30 W per m2, fluorescent lamps give 4-6 W per m2, halogen light sources - 10-20 W per m2.
• When calculating the lighting in the toilet and bathroom, it is recommended to use standard methods that are in the public domain.
• Each lighting device is marked according to the degree of protection against ingress of moisture and foreign objects, which is designated as IP, followed by a combination of 2 or 3 digits.
• For toilets, light sources of protection class IP 21-41 are recommended.

Properly selected toilet lighting in the photo below.

On how to choose and do it right - a useful master class.

Lighting in a small toilet

Properly organized lighting of a small toilet will visually increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bathroom. In rooms with a small area, it is advisable to make ceiling lighting. The light from above does not visually hide the already small space of the toilet room.

The type of fixtures is chosen based on the height of the ceilings, the general style, the material of the ceilings.

So, for example, recessed point halogen or LED light sources are well suited for plasterboard ceilings.

Flat single luminaires with shades of the appropriate design are suitable for rooms with low ceilings.

For toilets with high ceilings, it is better to choose a pendant-type light source.

Options for a successful lighting solution for small toilets are shown in the photo.

According to the current classification, country toilets are classified as rooms with high humidity. Therefore, the following rules must be observed.

• When organizing lighting in the toilet in the country, you need to choose fixtures of protection class IP 55 to IP 66.
• Wiring should be carried out in pipes that will provide additional protection against damage.
• The switch must also be waterproof.
• Sometimes the best solution to the question of how to make lighting in a country toilet is to use stand-alone battery-powered lamps.

If, nevertheless, you decide to make lighting for the toilet in the country from electricity, then first you need to carry it out. This can be done in two ways: by air and underground. It is easier to conduct a current-carrying line through the air. If there are no limiting conditions, this method is recommended for lighting a country toilet.

For wiring you will need:

• Screwdriver Set.
• Perforator with various nozzles.
• Mounting knife for cutting insulation.
• Insulating tape.
• Pliers.
• Round nose pliers.
• Side cutter.
• A hammer.
• Crimping pliers.
• Multimeter.
• 3-core wire brand VVG with a cross section of at least 1.5 mm.
• Junction box and switch.
• Metal insulated cable with hooks for fastening the cable line.
• Corrugation to protect wiring from moisture.
• porcelain insulator.

Installation steps

So, step by step instructions on how to lead the light to the toilet in the country.

1. We close the fastening structures into the walls and fix the cable on them.

2. We pass the wire into the corrugation.

3. Turn off the voltage on the input shield.

4. We drill inlet holes in the walls and lay pipes in them that will protect the cable.

5. We install a circuit breaker or RCD to which the wire will be connected.

6. We mount junction boxes, switches and fixtures, we stretch the wire, we carry out all electrical connections.

7. Check the correct connection with a multimeter.

8. Apply voltage.

According to the current electrical safety rules, the combined bathroom is divided into 4 zones, each of which has its own design of fixtures.

• In the zero zone, you can install light sources with a rated supply voltage of not more than 12 V, moisture and dust resistance class IP 68 or 68.
• Light sources from IP 55 to IP 66 can be mounted in the first zone. In this sector, splashes of water under low pressure are possible.
• In the second zone it is allowed to install lighting devices in IP 34-54 housing.
• Zone three. Two meters from the bath or shower, where direct exposure to moisture is excluded, light sources and electrical installation products IP 21–41 are recommended.

The following tools are required for installing light sources for lighting in a toilet and bathroom with electrical wiring already done:

• Screwdriver with phase indicator.
• Double sided construction tape.
• Insulating tape.
• Wire cutters.
• Knife with handles made of insulating material.

Stages of work on lighting the bathroom and toilet

1. To begin with, we determine the phase, neutral and ground wires. Phase and zero are determined using a phase indicator screwdriver.

2. Grounding conductor - using a multimeter. To do this, switch the device for measuring resistance. One probe touches a heating radiator or a grounded housing of any electrical appliance. The second one checks the wires one by one. When testing the ground wire, the multimeter will show zero resistance. It is advisable to mark all conductors so as not to confuse during installation.

3. Spotlights are installed as follows: first you need to strip the wires, connect them to the terminal block of the lighting device and install the lamp in a pre-prepared socket.

4. Pendant lights are attached to special mounting feet, which are hung on a hook.

Luminaires with transformers and controllers in bathtubs can only be placed in zone 3, according to.

5. LED light sources with controllers for lighting in the bath and toilet are usually supplied unassembled. Assembly begins with familiarization with the instructions.

7. Fix the power supplies and the controller with double-sided adhesive tape.

8. Then install the decor elements.

The assembly of LED lamps is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Install lamps.
2. Connect the power supplies to the corresponding channels of the controller.
3. Connect lamps to power sources.
4. Fix the control unit and power supplies.
5. Connect a light source.

Bath and toilet are areas of increased risk of electric shock. Self-lighting in the toilet and bathroom is best done with the necessary experience. If it is missing, after studying the materials in this article, you will be able to use this knowledge to control the work of a specialist.

Details on the installation of lighting and electrical wiring in the toilet can be found in this video instruction.

The toilet, of course, is far from the main room in the apartment. However, the bathroom should be equipped in such a way that it is as convenient and safe to use it as possible. This applies, of course, and the wiring and connection of the fixtures in the toilet must be done correctly.

A feature of the bathrooms is, first of all, that in most cases the rooms are small. In addition, natural lighting is usually completely absent in the toilets, because windows in the bathrooms are almost never provided. Therefore, artificial lighting in such rooms, in any case, should be sufficiently intense and powerful.

Which lamps to choose

Acquire such devices depending on the design and layout of the bathroom itself. For example, lighting in a small toilet, long and narrow, is best arranged using some beautiful wall lights. With the help of such equipment, a narrow room can be easily expanded visually. To do this, the lamps should be hung on both long walls higher.

For a restroom with low ceilings, ordinary flat shades are best suited. Lighting in the toilet of a large area can be organized using a variety of lamps. It can be small ceiling chandeliers, and wall sconces, and even floor versions of such devices.

When choosing fixtures for the toilet, among other things, you should take into account the standards provided for by SNiP. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to use the restroom in the future. So, for example, according to the rules, normal lighting in a toilet for 1 m 2 is 20 lux.

Wiring Rules

According to the SNiP standards, the cable in the toilet, as it is allowed to be laid only in a hidden way. That is, the wires in such rooms are pulled in strobes. The only exception in this case are wooden buildings. In the toilets of such houses, cables can be laid in hermetically connected metal pipes.

Sockets in toilets are not prohibited. However, such elements are installed most often only in combined bathrooms. In such rooms, they are used for washing machines, hair dryers, etc. Sometimes lamps in the toilet are also connected to sockets. In any case, only waterproof structures (minimum IP 44) should be used in bathrooms.

Junction boxes are not usually installed in separate toilets or in bathrooms. In any case, it is better to take such an element outside the restroom.

Cable selection

Of course, the wires used for installation in the toilet, as in any other place in the apartment, must be fire resistant and reliable. When choosing a cable for the restroom, you need to pay attention to:

its section;

material and number of cores;

certificate.

Buying such products, for obvious reasons, should be exclusively from trusted manufacturers.

As for the material, in most cases, property owners today use copper wiring for their electrification. Aluminum is considered obsolete and does not meet the requirements of the organization of modern life.

The wiring to the toilets, combined or separate, is three-wire. That is, the cable must have a ground wire.

If copper wires are stretched everywhere in the rooms, then for the restroom, of course, this type of cable should be used. The aluminum option in this case is not particularly suitable. It is believed that it is best to use cables with a low level of smoke emission VVGng 3x1.5 or VVGng-LS in bathrooms. In any case, the cross section of the wire purchased for the toilet should not be less than 2.5 mm 2.

Instrument Location: Regulations

In separate toilets, lamps can be hung almost anywhere. When installing such devices in combined bathrooms, the following rules should be observed:

it is allowed to place lamps in the toilet, as well as sockets, no closer than 60 cm to sinks, bathtubs and showers;

it is also not allowed to place sockets or lighting fixtures directly next to the floor, in order to avoid getting wet as a result of leaks.

Connect the wires from the restroom to a two-pole RCD. This method will allow in the future, if necessary, to instantly de-energize the bathroom.

How to wire a toilet

Perform the procedure for electrifying the restroom as follows:

make markings on the walls;

measure the required length of the wire;

buy the cable itself.

perform wall chasing according to the marking;

under sockets, if they are provided, make nests;

install switches.

How to make light in the toilet: wall chasing

In brick houses, cables are usually pulled using a fairly simple technology. Chasing walls made of such material is not too difficult. After all, a brick is laid using cement mortar. This material is quite easy to hammer and chisel.

The seam between the rows of bricks stretches in the vast majority of cases along the entire wall. So horizontal cable laying in such a house can be done in just a couple of hours. With vertical mounting, in this case, you will have to tinker. After all, bricklaying is carried out with dressing of seams. Therefore, in order to raise or lower the cable along the plane of the wall, you will have to use a grinder.

The same tool is usually used for chasing concrete walls. In this case, horizontal knockout has to be done more carefully than in brickwork - using the building level.

Wire laying

After the strobes are laid in accordance with the chosen lighting design in the toilet, they begin to gouge out sockets for sockets. For this purpose, a perforator with a special nozzle is usually used. Next, proceed to the actual wiring. Pulling cables in strobes is allowed without any additional protection. But it is best to lay the wires all the same in the strobes through the pipe. In this case, in the future, if necessary, they can be easily replaced.

It is possible to fasten the cable when laying in a strobe, for example, with thin metal plates cut independently. Each such element is nailed in a strobe in the middle. Then a cable is pulled over the plate. Next, the ends of the metal strip are bent over the laid wire. By the same principle, it is possible to fix a pipe under the cable in the strobe.

After the wiring to the toilet is laid, the strobe is sealed with alabaster or cement mortar. After waiting for the material to dry, the section of the wall above the cable is carefully sanded with sandpaper.

Connecting appliances

After the wall dries up, you can proceed to the actual arrangement of lighting in the toilet. When using only one ceiling light in the restroom, it is best to move the switch outside of it, for example, into the corridor.

As with sockets, a socket is pre-hollowed out under this element. Switches are installed according to the diagrams drawn on their rear panel. In cables, the "ground" wire usually has a yellow sheath, "phase" - red, "zero" - blue. In accordance with this, the connection is made. Sockets when arranging lighting in the toilet are mounted using the same technology. That is, earth, phase and zero cores are connected to the corresponding terminals of the product.

Smart connection

The light in the toilet does not have to be used very often. But many people simply forget to flip the switch after going to the restroom. And this, of course, is very uneconomical. To avoid this, you can equip the toilet not with ordinary, but with “smart” lighting.

In this case, in addition to the ceiling and the switch, a special device is installed in the restroom - a presence sensor to turn on the light. Mount such a device in the toilet right at the entrance. Equipment of this type is connected directly to the wiring coming out of the wall and to the lamp according to the scheme provided by the manufacturer.

Instead of a presence sensor to turn on the light before entering the restroom, a motion sensor can also be installed. Such a device will also make living in the house much more comfortable. It differs from the presence sensor in that it does not "catch" various kinds of small movements. However, a person passing through the doorway can still “notice” such a device in any case. At the same time, motion sensors are somewhat cheaper than presence sensors.

To feel comfortable in your own home (apartment), consider the smallest details and trifles, including lighting in the toilet, bathroom and storage room. Only in this way the room will meet the requirements placed on it, the conditions necessary for rest and work will be created.

The importance of lighting in the restroom

One of the main differences between the toilet and other living quarters is the lack of natural light. Even during the day it is dark and gloomy. The choice of lamps and lighting fixtures is closely related to the wall, ceiling and floor finishes used. Focus on the dimensions of the room, which is usually extremely small.

For example, in the toilets of "Khrushchev" you need to use brighter appliances. If the luminous flux is low, the walls of such a room will “squeeze on the sides”.

The choice of lighting fixtures and materials for finishing the toilet should be carried out in parallel. Without one, there can be no other!

Lighting on floors, walls and ceilings

Before choosing lighting fixtures for the restroom, decide on the level of illumination. The light flux can come from different levels:

1. Ceiling - overhead lighting. If the lamp meets the requirements for the restroom, the device can be anything. This is a standard solution for small toilets, but the choice depends on the height of the ceilings.
2. Wall appliances - an option for rooms with low ceilings. When choosing a place to place sconces or lamps in the form of a candle, make sure that they do not interfere with free movement.
3. Floor - bottom lighting. There are two options - flexible LED strips are installed along the plinth, spotlights are mounted on the floor. This solution is less common than the others, and if applied, exclusively in conjunction with one of the two previous methods. An original and non-standard approach that slightly increases the brightness of the lighting. The main purpose is to decorate the room.

Lamp selection

Choosing a luminaire is a process that does not require a serious approach. Another thing is the purchase of the necessary light bulbs, direct light sources. Consider their varieties and determine what are the operating conditions in the restroom.

Incandescent lamps

The principle of operation of electrical products is based on a spiral (often made of tungsten). The current flowing in the spiral creates friction, which leads to the formation of a glow. The cavity is filled with inert gases or is in a deep vacuum. This makes it possible to exclude oxidation and rupture of the spiral when an electric current is applied. If you carefully break the light bulb, the coil may not crack, but as soon as electricity is supplied, it will burn out.

The power of incandescent lamps ranges from 15 to 1000 watts. In the restroom, use lighting devices with a power of no more than 40 watts. The heating temperature of products of higher power can reach 200 ° C, which is very dangerous if products are built into plastic wall panels and stretch ceilings.

Lamps operating directly from the mains are available with a permissible voltage of 220 to 240 V. It is much safer to use luminaires with a step-down transformer for lamps of 12, 24 or 36 V. The level of illumination remains the same.

When operating lamps with voltages below 220 V (for example, 180 V), be sure to install a step-down transformer, which will reduce the physical parameters to the desired value and protect the product from premature burnout due to power surges.

When choosing a transformer, add together the power of the lamps used and increase the resulting value by 10%. The result will be the required power of the transformer. Make a parallel connection, make sure all wires are of equal length. The latter is necessary so that the lamps burn the same way. Light bulbs located farther from the transformer will be dimmer, which looks ugly in chandeliers.

Halogen lamps

The advantages of halogen lamps are obvious:

• moisture protection;
• compactness;
• glow efficiency;
• minimum power consumption.

Far from a budget option, since most halogen lamps require step-down transformers to operate at a voltage of 12 V. Such transformers are very expensive, but saving will not lead to anything good. Cheap lamps and transformers are designed and manufactured in China. The first ones quickly fail and consume electricity more than the declared value, the second ones make noise during operation.

A high-quality transformer is durable, reliable and silent. Presentable appearance allows you to use it as a decorative ornament.

Halogens are of two types:

• built-in - are placed in false ceilings from any materials or ceilings;
• open.

In most cases, the toilet uses spotlights with the ability to change the direction of the light flux.

Note! In stores you can find halogen lamps with a voltage of 220 V.

The principle of operation of these lamps is built around a flask filled with mercury vapor under pressure. When the lighting device is turned on, under the influence of electrical discharges on mercury vapor, radiation is formed, accompanied by a glow. Despite the apparent insecurity (the use of toxic mercury), if mechanical stress is avoided, such lamps will last longer than conventional and halogen lamps.

Housekeepers have other advantages - increased light output and light temperature threshold. Transformers are not needed in the electrical circuit, since energy-saving lamps contain a built-in ballast (ballast) that performs their functions.

It is allowed to use fluorescent lamps of daylight, in the designation of which the capital letter "D" is used.

LED bulbs

Lighting devices include many LEDs located on lamps of various shapes. Luminous efficiency is ten times higher than incandescent lamps. The indicator can reach 150 lm / W. Add to that a long service life.

LED lamps also have their drawbacks - the negative effect of white light on the visual apparatus. On the other hand, not much time is spent in the restroom, so if this is true, the impact is negligible. LED lamps look great in terms of design.

Check out the table of performance characteristics for all types of lamps. Here is the approximate cost of each:

Toilet lighting automation

One of the best solutions for small restrooms will be the use of three to five spotlights.

After choosing the level of illumination, fixtures and lamps, proceed to the next step - considering the possibility of organizing automatic lighting.

Benefits of automating toilet lighting:

• significant savings in electrical energy - although the time spent in the toilet is short, situations are inevitable when, after relieving the need, they forget to turn off the light;
• ease of operation - no switches, no need to press the button or look for it in the dark at night, reach for the switches, which is important for small family members.

The latter will also avoid unpleasant situations when one of the cohabitants turns off the light outside, and you cannot “shout” to him while inside. At night, you do not have to look for a switch in the dark.

Varieties of sensors

When arranging automatic lighting systems in the toilet, three types of sensors are used - sound, ultrasonic and infrared.

To activate the first, sound is used, and its sensitivity is in the range from 40 to 50 dB (clapping hands). The sensor housing is equipped with two regulators. With the help of one, the noise level is set for closing the contact, and the second - the duration of the glow after the lamp is turned on. There are many variations, and the cost is at least 350 rubles.

The advantages of sound sensors are the flexibility of settings, turning off by sound (clap your hands a second time, it will become dark in the room).

Disadvantages - a small area of ​​\u200b\u200baction, but since the toilet is small, this is irrelevant. The use of hypersensitive models will lead to an increase in the number of false positives.

Ultrasonic sensors are characterized by small dimensions, they are easy to disguise, they respond faster. The principle of operation is based on the propagation of ultrasonic waves from 20 to 50 kHz. When crossing through the sensor, these waves cause a circuit closure - the Doppler effect. The cost of such products starts from 350 rubles.

There is only one drawback - periodic movement is required, otherwise the lamp will go out. If you linger in the toilet while sitting on the toilet, you will occasionally have to wave your arms.

Infrared sensors are equipped with lenses that focus infrared radiation and direct it to a special sensor. At a certain intensity of radiation (the appearance of a person in the controlled area), the circuit is closed. The duration of the circuit is adjusted using the regulator on the sensor housing. Motion sensors are more expensive than others - their minimum cost is 600 rubles.

The disadvantages of infrared sensors are numerous false alarms due to temperature changes associated with the proximity of hot water pipes or air conditioning.

Select a suitable sensor, then connect it to the electrical circuit so that it is between the power source and the lighting fixtures.

Conclusion

When lighting the toilet, you can use any of the options considered - a matter of taste. On the other hand, it is recommended to operate lamps with minimum voltage and installed transformers.

The ideal option is point devices with LEDs located on the ceiling or walls. Floor lighting is a decorative solution that does not affect the light output.

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Making repairs in the toilet, many people do not attach importance to the lighting in this room at all, believing that one not too bright and low-power light bulb may be enough. And they do it in vain, since usually no one stays in this room for a long time, so there can be no talk of any energy savings here. But if the lighting in the toilet is too weak, then only some discomfort can be felt.

The importance of lighting in the toilet

Even with the most stylish and properly selected finishing material of this room, the walls and floor will look faded and ugly, if you do not think about lighting. As in any other room, every person in this small room should feel comfort and coziness. But when making lighting in this room, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions and the total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthis room. For example, if it is necessary to light the toilet in Khrushchev, then it should be brighter, since the area here is very small and, with dim lighting, the walls will seem to be squeezed on the sides.

The approach to lighting in this room should be completely different than in all other rooms. The thing is that there is natural light there, which in the daytime fills the rooms with light, bringing warmth with it. And in a closed small space, only a brighter light can drive away darkness and gloom. But the right material for finishing walls, floors, and also the ceiling will be of great importance.

Used fixtures

If you look at the photos of lighting in the toilet that are attached to this article, you can understand which lamps can be used here and how they can be positioned. Here, both luxurious sconces on the walls and spotlights on the ceiling are suitable. When choosing fixtures, it is worth considering which walls are in the toilet, what color they are and what material was used for decoration.

In a small room, it is better that the walls are light in color. This applies to both wallpaper and tiles. The floor can be darker, contrasting. If the walls are light and the lamps burn brightly, then this will help to visually expand the space. When choosing fixtures, it is necessary to take into account the design style of the toilet room. In this case, the ceiling should in no case be darker than the walls.

Spotlights can be installed both on the ceiling and on the walls. If possible, it is better to combine them with