Replacing a light bulb in a lamp - it would seem that it could be easier? However, even in this matter, people face problems. How to choose and how to change a bulb? What nuances should be considered when replacing lighting in a particular room? What should I do if it is necessary to replace the lamp integrated in the suspended plastic ceiling?
Types of Lamps Used
What is the difference between lighting devices of various varieties and what are their pros and cons?
- Incandescent lamps. One of the most famous types of lighting devices is a glass bulb, inside of which there is a spiral, most often made of tungsten. The action of an electric current causes the spiral to heat up and emit warm yellow light. The main advantages are cheapness and affordability for the buyer, but the disadvantages are low efficiency: a much greater energy resource is spent on heating the air than on the return of light, a short lamp life.
- Halogen lamps. A more modern and perfect look of standard incandescent lamps. The tungsten filament is placed in a flask filled with halogens - vapors of bromine, iodine, chlorine, which increase the evaporation time of the tungsten filament and significantly extend the life of the device. The light is more even and bright, similar to daylight. The main obstacle to the widespread use of halogen lamps is their cost - it is much higher than the cost of incandescent lamps.
- Fluorescent lamps. They got the name thanks to the substance phosphor, which allows you to convert energy into light. They are famous for good indicators of profitability: even low lamp power gives good indicators of illumination. Now a large number of compact options are available, adapted for standard lampholders. An important feature of the operation of such a lamp is the content of mercury vapor inside the bulb; therefore, they must be disposed of at special collection points.
- LED bulbs. This model is characterized by lower energy consumption and good light performance. Such lamps are much more durable than incandescent lamps, and are the best option for use. However, their cost is even higher than the cost of halogen lamps: the price of one piece varies from 250 to 700 rubles.
Choosing the right bulb: tips
Each of the listed varieties of lamps has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Despite the obvious advantage in terms of durability and environmental friendliness of modern halogen and LED lighting devices, people are stopped by factors such as their high cost. Also, people often have no idea how to work with such varieties and how to change a light bulb. Often it is worth paying attention to energy consumption in individual rooms of the house. Halogen bulbs are perfect for the kitchen and rooms, because they have the best ratio of durability, energy saving and cost. Before changing the light bulb in the bathroom and the bathroom, you need to understand what level of illumination you need to provide. If the purchase of LED elements hits your pocket too much, you can replace them with halogen lamps that provide good overall light and are quite durable.
How are the lamps attached?
How to change a light bulb in a chandelier? To do this, you need to know what types of fixtures for lighting devices exist. There are several ways. The most famous is the right-hand thread mount when the bulb is screwed clockwise into the lampholder. Before changing a light bulb, you need to understand what type it belongs to: when installing an incandescent or energy-saving lamp, do not press on it; to fix it, you just need to turn it clockwise. In addition, there is an option for fixing with two guide pins: they are placed in the groove, and then with a click it is installed. The third type of light bulb requires a 90-degree turn after placing it in a groove.
How to change a light bulb in a spotlight in a false ceiling
First of all, you need to ensure your own safety by turning off the power and arranging the workplace in such a way that it is convenient to work. Convenience of work is extremely important, since the procedure must be carried out carefully and accurately so as not to damage the ceiling. This is especially important when replacing lighting fixtures mounted in suspended and suspended ceilings. At the first stage of operation, it is necessary to unlock the ring that secures the lamp in the housing. After that, it is gently inverted and a replacement for a new one occurs. It is necessary to determine the power of the lamp when replacing it to ensure the previous level of illumination of the room. At the end of the procedure, it is necessary to fix the ring back, fixing the bulb in the socket.
General lamp tips
When buying an LED element, it is necessary to check the quality of combustion by pointing the camera of the phone to the lamp. If the light is pulsating, most likely it will not last long because of poor assembly, and therefore it is worth buying another. When choosing lighting devices for a room, it is better to dwell on lamps of one variety and model: then the illumination and temperature of the light will be harmonious. How to change the light bulb to provide greater illumination of the room? For this, it is not necessary to choose a more powerful or capacious element. It is enough to replace all the yellow lamps with white light devices: this will help to increase the luminous flux and achieve a higher level of illumination.