How to change a light bulb in a stretch ceiling?

In the modern world, you will not surprise anyone with stretch ceilings. Although some five years ago, such a coating was considered outlandish. Due to the fact that many began to install such ceilings in their homes, the issue of their maintenance has become very relevant. And the most important issue is lighting. Which bulbs to choose, which can be installed, which not, and most importantly - how to change them?

The market is replete with an abundance of products offered. You can find lamps for every taste and budget. Consider the most common options.

• LED lamp. Most common. For installation in spotlights - this is what you need.

• Halogen bulbs. Ideal for rooms that require a lot of light.

First you need to de-energize the apartment. Do not forget about safety rules. Then look for a surface underneath that you can stand firmly on to reach the ceiling, such as a table, chair, or stepladder. The fabric used to make the stretch ceiling is very delicate, be careful with it so as not to damage it.

• We remove the mount, thus unlocking the lamp. It is also necessary to remove the retaining ring.

• Unscrew the old light bulb slowly. The indicators of the new lamp (size, power) should not differ from the previous ones, so study the old bulb well.

• When the lamp is replaced, insert the retaining ring back and secure it.

It is better to use lamps of the same model in one room. It will look harmonious and the effect will be higher. If you cannot find a lamp that is the same as others, then it is better to replace everything. And immediately take three or four more lamps so that you have something to replace them if necessary.

Proper handling during installation will help prolong the life of the lamp. Use a dry cloth or gloves when screwing in the lamp. We have already said that the stretch ceiling is very delicate, so you should not buy a lamp that is too powerful so as not to damage it.

Sudden voltage drops are a common cause of breakdown of devices, in particular lighting fixtures, to avoid this, install voltage stabilizers.

Halogen bulbs are more difficult to replace than LED bulbs.

These bulbs have many advantages:

• They give off a soft and pleasant light that is well perceived by humans.
• They will last you no more than five years, but compared to an ordinary lamp, this is an impressive period.

As with an LED lamp, you must first de-energize the apartment. Then, having reached the lamp, carefully remove the mount. Gently unscrew the light bulb from the holder, and screw in a new one, then put the mount in place, fixing it.

A procedure already familiar to us: turning off all the electricity in the apartment. Next, if the chandelier is on a hook, remove the cap and feel for the hook itself. Grasp the chandelier firmly and remove it with the bracket and wiring. Disconnect the wires before removing the insulation.

If you have a chandelier with a cruciform bar, dismantling will be a little more difficult. Remove everything from the luminaire: shades, lamps, etc. The mounting system is located under the hood. Now, together with the fastening structure, pull out the chandelier by unscrewing the screws and disconnecting the hangers.

• If a halogen bulb is supposed to be used in a spotlight, then its power should be no more than 30 watts.
• The rule for placing a luminaire with halogen incandescent lamps: it is impossible that the distance from the lamp body to the ceiling is less than ten centimeters.
• LED luminaires are absolutely safe for stretch ceilings.
• Pay attention to the coating material. If the ceiling is austere, matte, then the lighting can be chosen in the traditional style. But if the ceiling is glossy, then it should be remembered that the lamps in it, as in a mirror, will be reflected, they will appear twice as many, and, accordingly, there will be more light.

• It is better not to use chandeliers with a large horizontal plane for stretch ceilings.

• It is better not to put a xenon bulb, however, options with a heating temperature of no more than 60 degrees are allowed.
• When installing the ceiling, you should immediately think about how many lamps you want to install, because then it will be impossible to do it. Stop your choice on several lamps, such a composition looks very beautiful on stretch ceilings, so feel free to embody all your most interesting ideas.

• It is undesirable to use chandeliers, the heat from which can greatly heat the ceiling. This applies primarily to incandescent lamps and halogen sources. Ceiling luminaires with metal housings can simply melt the ceiling if they contain the aforementioned lamps. If you want to use them, then you should step back from the ceiling by at least 10-15 cm. The best choice would be diode lamps or energy-saving ones, since they hardly heat up.
• It will not be possible to add lamps to the already finished ceiling, since each of them requires a special part - a mortgage, which is installed during the installation of the ceiling.
• If the room is not light enough, then you can revise the power of the lamps used and replace them with stronger ones. Or use additional floor lamps and sconces.
• It can be very difficult to replace one luminaire with another in an already mounted ceiling. The luminaire is fastened with a mortgage, most likely a wooden one. It is manufactured in exactly those sizes and shapes that are needed for a particular luminaire. Further, where the chandelier is attached, the film is cut to remove the wiring for the chandelier through this hole.

There is a hole in the ceiling for each luminaire, in which only a specific lamp can be installed, so you won't be able to change the size of the lamps along the way. You will either have to buy exactly the same or almost the same, so that it is attached in the same way and is the same size.But it may well be of a different color or with other decorative elements.

• LED strip is also a good choice for a stretch ceiling. It practically does not heat up, it is very economical in terms of energy consumption. Possesses good performance. Looks very stylish, especially if you have a tiered ceiling.

• With the help of light, the ceiling can be visually made higher or lower. If the lamps are placed around the perimeter on the walls, and directed at the ceiling, it will appear taller. If the luminaires located on the ceiling are directed towards the walls, then the ceiling will appear lower.

• To make the room appear longer, place the lamps one after the other. If you concentrate the light on only one wall, the room will appear wider.

• Spot lighting and LED strips are very convenient to divide the room into zones. This allows you to save energy well, since you can turn on the light only in the area in which you are at the moment.

• To get the light bulb in the spot and change it, you must first of all unscrew the pill. This way you can quickly remove the soffit.

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