Light fitting which also called light fixture or luminaire is an electrical device which provides light through one or more lamps embedded in it.
Why we need standard light?
- Safety (reduce the risk of falling, injury, stealing and so on)
- Health (Inadequate lighting can cause headaches and eye problems)
- Good feeling (relax and comfortable)
- Increase productivity at work
Technical specification:
1- Light calculation:
First of all electrical engineers must do the design for lighting. For example DIALux software is a popular software for light calculation which can be used. So they calculate that how many lumens do we need for each area and also select the lamp type and light fixture from manufacturer catalogues.
2- Light types:
- General/Ambient lighting (e.g. overhead light, recessed lighting)
- Task (directional) lighting (e.g. desk lamp, bedside lamp, lamp above of mirror)
- Accent lighting (e.g. decorative lamp for fireplace, bookcase)
3- Light styles:
- Flush or semi-flush (ceiling mounted)
- Pendants (ceiling mounted)
- Chandeliers (ceiling mounted)
- Sconces (wall mounted)
- Lamps (floor or desk mounted)
4- Light sizes:
Light size must be selected according to the dimension of the area and light fitting supplier's solutions.
5- Bulb type:
- Incandescent
- Halogen
- Fluorescent
- LED
6- Light installation:
- Symmetry: Apart from beauty, the symmetry of the lamps helps to distribute the lighting properly. However, the exact location of the lamps is determined by the design software.
After selecting your right lamps and fixtures, now you can procure them according your desired quality and budget.
Some advices for light fitting selection as an essential home appliances:
- Entryway: warm light, for high ceiling pendants or chandeliers and for low ceilings flush or semi-flush lights.
- Living room: bright and warm light, pendants / sconces / lamps (floor)
- Kitchen: bright light, pendants
- Dining room: bright light, flush or semi-flush / chandelier / pendants
- Bathroom: bright light, sconces
- Bedroom: warm light, sconces / lamps (table)
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