How to make sauna lighting using LED strip

Visiting the sauna is a pleasant and relaxing procedure. Almost every dacha has such a building where you can relax and relieve the burden of problems. To create comfortable conditions, you need to take care of the lighting in the bathhouse, taking into account the specifics of the room.

Humidity and high temperature impose restrictions on the use of a number of lighting devices. An excellent solution would be an LED strip for a sauna, because it is not afraid of water and can be easily installed in hard-to-reach places. In a steam room where the temperature is high, heat-resistant LED strip is well used.

Features of lighting in the bath

In most cases, there are no windows in the bathhouse or they are very small in order to retain heat, so you can’t count on natural light. It is necessary to provide high-quality artificial lighting, although there is water and dampness everywhere in the bathhouse, as well as temperature changes. A convenient option would be an LED strip with insulated wiring.

Attention! Using LED strip near water is safe. You just need to insulate the wiring.

This type of lighting allows you to get creative, select color compositions, and install them in any location. Use in the steam room, plunge pool, relaxation room and pool.

For this purpose, waterproof LED strip of the Harvia brand (IP65, IP67, IP68) is often used. This is the preferred option as it can withstand prolonged contact with water without loss of performance. The ice backlight operates on a low voltage of 12 volts, but to connect it to a 220 V network, you need to install a converter - a power supply.

Among the variety of lighting equipment, LED products are the most preferable, as they are economical (consumes 90% less electricity compared to incandescent lamps) and safe.

Installation nuances

In addition to LED strips, fiber optics are used as lighting devices in saunas and baths. But if you still choose a heat-resistant LED backlight, then try to adhere to one more recommendation. Considering the temperature factor, place the tape in the lower part of the room, because the temperature near the ceiling will be much higher. In addition to the temperature factor, it is also convenient. The lighting of wooden shelves in a sauna, or a strip of light from under a stone bench in a Turkish bath, looks very cozy. And if we are talking about a multi-color LED strip, then such decor helps to tune in to the desired relaxing mood. Placing the tape under the bench, or on the side of the shelf, additionally creates comfortable reflected light, allowing the visitor's eyes to rest.

Advantages and disadvantages

LED lamps in the bathhouse have undeniable advantages:

1. Moisture resistant. LED strips are not afraid of water, which is abundant in bathhouses. They can serve for a long time in humid air conditions, maintaining performance characteristics.

Attention! LED strips with waterproof properties are marked IP67, IP68 (solid insulation) and IP65 (protective layer on one side).

1. Long working life.
2. Energy saving. Allows you to save 90% of electricity due to low power.
3. Safety. Works on low voltage 12 volts, not harmful to humans.
4. Bright luminous flux at low power of the device.
5. The use of single-color and multi-color LEDs allows you to create a beautiful composition.
6. The flexibility of the tape and ease of installation allow you to implement many creative ideas to improve the appearance of the premises.
7. Can work in thick water (in a swimming pool).

Disadvantages include the effect of high temperature on the duration of the tape. In the steam room, the air temperature reaches 120 degrees, and this can lead to premature destruction of the lighting equipment.

The LEDs on which ice products are created are designed for use at temperatures from -30 to +40 degrees Celsius. In hot rooms it is better to use fiber optics. There are LED lamps of heat-resistant models, coated with two-component silicone. This material reliably protects diodes from the negative effects of high temperatures, so heat-resistant LED strips are well suited for lighting steam rooms.

Alternative LED lighting option

Lamps with LED lamps in 99% of cases are not intended for saunas . 1% are specialized lamps or individual solutions from professionals.

There are special solutions that will help adapt them to work at elevated temperatures. For example, heat-resistant LED strip for a bath. It is covered with a thick layer of protective silicone coating that is resistant to high temperatures.

Its appearance resembles a duralight cord. And the design will allow you to realize the desired LED lighting for the bath. Working with it is similar to working with regular tape.

Like regular LED strips for steam rooms, they come in a variety of colors. Its advantage is the high luminous flux values.

LED lighting in the bath

In general, such an LED strip in a steam room works the same as a regular one at room temperature. Be careful when purchasing, the copy in the first picture has a supply voltage of 24 volts. Make sure you have an appropriate power supply.

Remember! When lighting a steam room, LEDs operate in extreme temperature conditions, and in some cases even beyond the limits. You should not hope that they will develop the required resource of 30,000 - 50,000 hours.

However, high-quality branded lamps and strips can work comfortably in this range. It is better to purchase specialized heat-resistant products. To make a choice without errors, use catalogs from manufacturers.

In general, LED sauna lighting makes sense if you power it from a reduced voltage power supply. All power supplies for LED strips are galvanically isolated and are safer than 220V LED strips and lamps.

Remember about LED problems with high temperatures. If you do not want to regularly maintain, repair and replace LED installations, it is better to consider alternative lighting sources. Finnish engineers are actively promoting the method of bathhouse lighting using fiber optics. This is a radically different way of lighting.

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Installation Rules

Although ice strips are powered from low voltage, the wiring must be of high quality and protected from moisture and high temperatures. For installation, heat-resistant cables RKGM or protective metal casings are used.

Power supplies and switches should be located in rest rooms (where there is low humidity and normal temperature), and not in steam rooms and showers (washing rooms), to minimize the risk of electric shock. You can connect a standard length LED strip of 5 meters to one block. It is sold in a reel. It is not worth extending it, this may lead to loss of performance, but you can connect several pieces in parallel without loss of efficiency according to the circuit.

To connect a color LED strip, you will need an RGB controller that performs the function of switching colors.

Electricity input is best done through an RCD (residual current device). It will protect against current leakage. That is, if a violation of the network insulation occurs and the current begins to flow to the ground, there will be a threat of electric shock. The RCD will open the power circuit, thereby eliminating the danger.

After the RCD, a power supply is connected, which converts the voltage of 220 V 50 Hz into constant 12 V. The power of the converter must be higher than the total power of the ice strips. Typically, 10 A is sufficient for 5 meters. A plug is installed at the end of the tape using heat-resistant sealant. The connecting connectors are also secured and insulated with heat-resistant sealant.

Selecting voltage

In addition to comfort, relaxation and benefits, a bathhouse is a difficult environment for electrical wiring and lighting fixtures.

The bathhouse has high humidity and temperature. These are extremely undesirable conditions for any electrical circuit. Splashing water is another dangerous factor. How can you avoid the risk of electric shock in such conditions?

To protect yourself and others, use heat-resistant cables for wiring in the bathhouse. They usually come in single-core form, so honor this fact when calculating. A regular cable near a stove may not withstand high temperatures.

According to the installation method, both options are possible - external and internal. Naturally, it is better to ensure maximum security and distance from people of any type of wiring.

If you are using the outdoor installation method, use special porcelain insulators to insulate the cable from the wall.

Do not use corrugated cable; it will soon fall apart due to temperature changes.

We exclude switches and sockets from the steam room. It is better to install them in the dressing room, or any other relatively cool and dry place. Electricity must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD).

What voltage should I supply the electrical circuits in the sauna with? Subject to all safety measures and advice on organizing power supply, you can use 220V voltage.

However, the abundance of options for damaging the integrity of electrical wiring makes you think about using a reduced voltage of 12-24-36V. This is safer and will not incur additional costs. Electronic transformers and power supplies for 12V LEDs have dropped in price recently.

For example, a power supply device with a current of 10A, which can supply power to 5 meters of a powerful LED strip in a bathhouse, costs about 10-15 dollars!

What lamps can be used

When choosing lamps, first of all you need to pay attention to the dust and moisture protection class. The higher the class, the better. The ideal option is IP68. It is necessary to choose lamps whose housing construction does not use plastic or other materials that cannot withstand high temperatures. The best case is made of iron, ceramics and glass. Such materials withstand heat well and are suitable for baths. Lamps must be protected from moisture by sealing gaskets on threaded connections. Wall lamps with an E27 base from Lindner are suitable; they are very popular and are used in saunas.

Built-in spotlights in the floor and benches are allowed. To add mystery to the atmosphere, you can cover the light bulb with a platband or hide the lighting fixture under a wooden lampshade. You can install an ice lamp of a suitable base in any of the lamps described above.

Should I use LED strip in a sauna or bathhouse?

The lighting arrangement for saunas and baths is extremely important. The design of these buildings does not involve windows at all, or a minimal number of them. In this regard, electrical lighting devices will be the main source of light. LED strip for baths and saunas is the optimal solution. The combination of economic indicators and technical characteristics brings LED to first place in the choice of lighting devices. The main reason why LED strip is preferred is its ability to work in any humidity, even operating under water. To do this, of course, you need to choose a special sealed tape with a degree of protection against penetration IP66-IP68. This parameter guarantees you that high humidity will not in any way affect the performance and service life of the lighting device.

Waterproof tape is the best option for use in saunas and baths. Its protection against moisture allows it to serve for many years in conditions of high humidity.

Where is the best place to place lighting fixtures?

Each room has its own specific placement of lamps:

1. In the steam room. The main rule is not to place it in places of greatest heat, namely near the stove and chimney, on the ceiling, high on the wall. It is preferable to install at lower levels so as not to disturb or come into contact with people. Under the sunbeds, along the shelves, behind the decorative trims, in the corners, on the floor. Mount the switch and power supply in a rest room or other room with normal humidity and temperature.
2. In the washing room. The lighting should be brighter than in the steam room. The lamps are located away from the flow of water. It is advisable to select waterproof models, as contact with water is possible. Fully insulated lighting fixtures should be used in showers and pool areas. It is allowed to use spot lighting for zonal division of space.

3. In the rest room. The placement is arbitrary and depends entirely on the designer’s imagination. It is allowed to hang chandeliers and mount lamps on the walls. All power supplies, switches and sockets are located here.

LED strip lighting options

Pay attention to the selection of photographs of various saunas and baths, in which LED strips are used as lighting.

Blue lighting of the shelves and backs creates a cozy atmosphere in the steam room. Option for LED lighting of the shelves in the sauna steam room, made in white.

Option to highlight the shelves in red, looks somehow aggressive

The daylight illumination option is the most optimal. Radiates calm and warmth at the same time

As you can see, diversity can be in everything. Combinations with other types of lighting fixtures, a wide range of colors, style - all this will give an individual look to your sauna or bathhouse. Please note that soft lighting is used throughout, creating a relaxing environment. In conclusion, we can say that choosing an LED strip as sauna lighting is certainly the right decision. The characteristics of this device, such as durability, reliability, efficiency, tightness and heat resistance, are undeniable advantages in a bathhouse situation. And RGB strips will help create an exclusive look and a comfortable atmosphere, which will delight all guests who will enjoy the procedures in your sauna.

Installation procedure

Install the tape in the following order:

1. Calculate the total power of the structure.
2. Install a power supply with a power reserve of 15-20% outside the steam room and wash room (in the rest room or dressing room). They also put a switch there.
3. Connect the tape to the controller according to the designations B, G, R, V+.
4. Clean, degrease and insulate the surfaces for installing the tape.
5. Remove the protective film and fix the ice tape on the surface. If you need to shorten it, cut it off in the marked places with stationery scissors.
6. Connect to the power supply, being sure to observe the polarity.

It is clear that installing light in a bathhouse is not difficult. Spend a little time choosing equipment, installation and enjoy the result of your labors for a long time.

What you need to know for proper installation

The sauna has rooms with different humidity levels and temperatures. Therefore, each room can have its own type of LED strips installed. The choice for each room is made based on the following parameters:

• humidity;
• temperature regime;
• power and color of diodes.

You can install products in the dressing room or rest rooms without additional protection from humidity. But in washrooms and showers - with complete protection against moisture penetration inside. Connecting the tape itself is not particularly difficult and does not differ from a similar procedure in any other room. The connection diagram itself looks like this:

Tape connection diagram

You will need:

• power cable;
• connector;
• power unit. It should be installed in places with minimal humidity;

Note! It must be remembered that one power supply can only serve 5 meters. Typically, such products are sold in skeins of 5 meters. If you need to connect a longer product, you will need to connect a second power supply.

• plug for the other end of the tape;
• RGB controller. It is only necessary in situations where color LED products will be used.

After you have purchased everything necessary for installation, we install the product in the desired room of the sauna or bathhouse. If you do everything correctly, the lighting will definitely be effective and of high quality.

Lamps for saunas and baths

Today, the following types of lighting fixtures are most often used in saunas:

• Classic lamps with incandescent lamp . The housing for such lamps is made of materials that are resistant to corrosion, and the lampshade uses a special sealing gasket to ensure the tightness of the structure.
• LED sauna lights , as mentioned above, are especially popular. True, due to their brightness, they are only suitable for additional spot lighting in the steam room, but they do an excellent job in other rooms of the sauna. To organize uniform lighting, an LED strip for a sauna , which can be installed around the perimeter of the room.
• Fiber optic lamps are a bundle and a special projector. Their price is the highest of all the types of lighting devices considered, but for that they are the best option for a steam room, as they can work in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. The harness can withstand temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius.
• Lamps with Himalayan salt - products of innovative lighting technologies in combination with Himalayan salt look especially impressive. When illuminated, lamps emit special volatile substances that have a beneficial effect on the human respiratory system.

Sauna lamps with incandescent lamps	LED sauna lights	Fiber optic sauna lights

Lamps and fixtures installed in a steam bath or Finnish sauna must create uniform lighting, have a high degree of moisture protection and have a low-voltage operating voltage (maximum 12V). You can learn more about the requirements for special installations in the standards of GOST R 50571.11-96 Section No. 701.

The main requirement for lamps in a sauna is tightness , since steam or water getting inside the device will cause a short circuit, which can lead to a fire, electric shock to vacationers, or damage to the device itself and glass flying. In addition, it is advisable to use low-voltage lamps powered by a transformer located outside the bathhouse . If this condition cannot be met, then the remaining requirements cannot be violated. Recently, preference has most often been given to anti-fog sealed shades in milky, pastel and matte colors. If ordinary incandescent lamps are used, their power should not be too high; a 60W sauna lamp will be the best option.

Some bathhouse and sauna lovers, in order not to fool themselves with protection from humidity, temperature and splashes of water,
use the so-called light transmission. This method involves illuminating the steam room from an adjacent room through a transparent wall .
For example, the lamps are in the relaxation room and shine through a transparent partition into the steam room. In this case, the light in the steam room is soft, diffused and safe. And the wiring does not need to be done in a damp room. But of course, it is better to use modern types of lighting - heat-resistant lamps with decorative lampshades. Maybe their cost may seem high to some, but there is no need to talk about the payback period for lighting lamps for saunas and steam rooms. Does the payback make sense when using the lighting for a long time, rather than 3 hours a week? But the pleasure of a bath is not always commensurate with money. From a safety point of view, it is necessary to have 2 light bulbs in the steam room, so that if one burns out, the second one will allow you to complete the procedures. Changing light bulbs in a damp room at high temperatures of the lamps and in a bare state is not a very appropriate procedure. The simple shapes of simple lamps for baths and saunas can be decorated with decorative wooden diffusing grilles. They make the light subdued and calm and add variety to the cubic shapes of the steam rooms. This is a rather expensive bathhouse accessory that you can make yourself.

Classic lamps with incandescent lamps

The most common option is classic lamps for saunas and baths with a regular incandescent lamp . The housing for such lamps must be made of a material that is not susceptible to corrosion - after all, the humidity in the bathhouse is always quite high. And to prevent moisture from penetrating into the lampshade, such lamps are often provided with a gasket made of a special seal.

Typically, for a bathhouse, classic lamps are selected in the form of anti-fog sealed shades in matte or milky tones. To dim the light, you can additionally use an additional wooden grille - this is both convenient and beautiful.

LED sauna lights

The main advantage of an LED lamp is truly high-quality lighting and significant energy savings . With the help of LED lamps you can create a beautiful starry sky on the ceiling of the bathhouse and various spectacular light combinations. Spotlights, consisting of many small diodes, are immediately sold with special fasteners. They can be built into furniture for baths and saunas; there are even entire sets for baths.

Fiber optic luminaires

Fiber optic lighting has a high degree of safety . Indeed, in such a system, the only electrical device is a projector, which must be placed outside the sauna. As for optical fibers, they transmit only light, not electricity. However, there are no electrical cables in the sauna, and this is a guarantee of safety.

Light fibers can be placed anywhere. If the lighting in the steam room is placed on the ceiling, it will provide even, diffused light. You can get the same light in a sauna if you place the fibers behind vertical surfaces. Finally, with the help of fiber optic lighting, you can focus attention on individual interior details, if, for example, you install it above a heater. Fiber optic lamps do not dazzle the eyes, and therefore they do not need to be hidden behind wooden grilles - and this is a significant plus for the overall concept of the bathhouse interior design. In addition, such a lamp does not take up additional space. Fiber optic lamps today are the safest for use in a bathhouse, the most durable and the easiest to install. They are not afraid of either high temperatures or constant humidity. But the projector needs to be taken outside the steam room. But installing electrical wiring in a bathhouse for fiber-optic lamps is much easier.

Fiber optic lamps look especially impressive if special lenses and crystals are installed together with them - such lighting in the bathhouse looks complete, effective and pleasant to perceive. In addition, when decorating a bathhouse, designers often use fiber optic lamps to animate flames, water, or even the northern lights. To do this, various accessories and attachments are used that can periodically change color and create a flickering effect.

The most unusual and interesting solutions for baths are created with the help of fiber optic elements, which are hidden in a special casing. Even the most typical bathhouse can look quite original thanks to new lighting solutions.

Lighting in the sauna (steam room)

It is worth adding decorative lighting to the steam room or sauna and a completely different psychological mood begins to reign in the room, the atmosphere is conducive to rest and relaxation.

The most convenient and practical is LED lighting, made using:

— LED strips . Serve for decorative lighting of steam rooms and saunas, protection degree IP 65 and higher. These are waterproof tapes that ensure uninterrupted operation in rooms with elevated temperatures and high humidity, operating temperature range from -40 to +80 C.

— LED tubes . Used as additional lighting, backlight. They provide soft light, creating a feeling of exclusivity in the interior of a sauna or Russian steam room. Easily installed behind backrests, under shelves and can be cut to length. Connected to a transformer, has different lengths and power.

— Built-in fiber optic spotlights . The most suitable option for illuminating sauna objects and accessories. It does not require replacement of lamps (the service life of the LED in the projector is 50,000 hours). The fiber can withstand temperatures up to 180 °C. You can vary the brightness of the lighting by the number of points used per meter. There is only one drawback - the relatively high cost.

- LED lights . An effective and safe solution for lighting saunas and baths. Since the lighting of a sauna or bathhouse is carried out continuously, one of the main factors when choosing lighting devices is their low energy consumption; — reliability. They are usually used as shelf lighting, additional side lighting for a sauna (steam room), swimming pool or jacuzzi.

The lighting can even be done in different colors, in which case you get real color therapy for the sauna, the beneficial effects of which on the body have long been known. A similar effect is usually used in spas and other health establishments. The strength and color temperature of the backlight can be changed. Using artificial effects, you can emulate natural effects, for example: flames, northern lights, twinkling stars. Good lighting helps relax the nervous system. But this will be discussed in detail below.

Glowing ceilings, shelves and walls make a good impression . Increasingly, you can find lighting under the sun loungers of the steam room. To ensure that the light is evenly distributed along the shelves, LED strips are used for lighting. But there is a “BUT” here. In most semiconductor devices, at a temperature of 90 degrees, a so-called electrical breakdown occurs, which leads to failure of the lighting. That is why 10-watt LED floodlights are equipped with massive cooling radiators. In this regard, it is necessary to use special diodes with low power dissipation. Some craftsmen, in order to reduce the effect of moisture on devices, hide a strip of diodes in glass tubes and seal the ends of the tube. Although there are diode strips on sale for lighting of the following classes: • class IP 68 - can remain in water for a long time • class IP 67 - can be immersed in water for a short time

Fiber optic lighting for steam rooms in baths and saunas is the tip of the design iceberg. This type of lighting and illumination of the steam room is most likely an addition to the main one, it is very expensive and does not go well with a Russian bathhouse made of a log house or rounded log, which requires some brutality. And, here, primus stoves with electronic filling and antique style would greatly complement the interior of any bathhouse.

Himalayan salt lighting in the sauna

Recently, Himalayan salt has ceased to be exotic, and we increasingly see it in the interiors of steam rooms . Some people want to not only place a panel of Himalayan salt in the steam room, but also illuminate it. Given the available sauna lighting options, this is not a problem. Let's tell you in more detail about the different lighting options that we tested in practice.

In order to make a backlit panel in a steam room , you need to leave a gap of 3-6 cm between the bricks (tiles) and the wall in which the light sources will be located. This gap is necessary, firstly, in order to somehow position the light sources behind the salt , and secondly, so that there is the necessary space for the spread of reflected light . Why exactly reflected? The fact is that if you simply place a powerful light source, it will shine brightly only in one place, that is, it will be point-like. We need to create as uniform illumination as possible. This is achieved only through reflection and re-reflection. The light will be reflected from the foil or film located behind the light sources; be reflected - from the inner surface of the salt itself.

How brightly the panel will glow depends on: • the power of the light sources; • the effectiveness of their reflection; • the thickness of the panel itself.

Everything is clear with the first two points, but what about the thickness? Depending on whether you choose tile or brick, your design will be different. You can choose a lighting option based on the criterion of replacing light sources: either the element itself is located directly behind the salt, or it is located in another place. Sources that are behind the salt - LED strips (tubes), incandescent lamps; outside the panel there is a projector with an LED that illuminates the panel through an optical fiber. Accordingly, to replace the LED strip, you will need access to its installation site. There are two access options: behind the wall or in front, i.e. dismantling the wall. In the case of fiber optics, the projector must be replaced, which may be located outside the steam room, or under shelves (with a service life of 50,000 hours, this is unlikely to be necessary).

Sauna lighting set – Starry sky, Flame, Northern lights, Colored carousel, Colored twinkle.

The soft flickering light and effect of the starry sky, flames, northern lights, twinkling stars, colored carousel, which give fiber optic lighting in the sauna, can convey an elusive illusion and atmosphere of presence. With the help of such kits, you can decorate a sauna or steam room and create a unique and colorful interior.

The modern market today is replete with a variety of choices for sauna lighting complexes. Here are the most popular ones: the “Starry Sky” kit, the “Flame” kit, the “Northern Lights” kit, the “Colored Carousel” kit, the “Colorful Flicker” kit and other kits for lighting and illumination. The operating principle of the sauna lighting kit is based on fiber optic technology. The lighting kit consists of a projector and flexible optical fibers, and can also be equipped with lens attachments and a color disk. Optical fiber effectively transmits light in any residential or non-residential premises.

For a sauna, Turkish bath, swimming pool and other places with high humidity, fiber optic cable is convenient because it can be easily placed anywhere, since it conducts neither electricity nor heat, but only light. Installation of optical fiber does not require protective pipes or special skills. Installation is accessible to anyone with basic knowledge of electricity. Light through the fibers can be brought to any point in the sauna without restrictions: to the walls, to the foot, to the heater above and below, which allows not only to well illuminate the steam room, but also to make it unusual and attractive in design.

Fiber optic cable can withstand high temperatures, so, unlike other lighting devices, it can be placed directly on the ceiling of a Turkish bath or sauna. This will create a comfortable picture of overhead diffused lighting.

The light source for the fiber optic kit projector is one long-life projector (halogen) lamp that concentrates light into the fibers. This light source emits the same luminous flux as several incandescent light bulbs, and consumes 50 W when lighting a medium-sized sauna, and 75 W when lighting a large sauna.

According to the instructions, the fiber optic projector (the only electrical device in this lighting system) is installed in an adjacent dry room. The projector installation location should be ventilated and easily accessible for lamp replacement (the device itself is usually not equipped with a fan and operates silently).

Pros of using a fiber optic lighting system

1. Operational safety
2. Easy to install and install
3. Wide range of design possibilities even with a single light source
4. Economical
5. Absence of various side radiations
6. Ease of maintenance

Considering that safety and high-quality light balance in a bathhouse or sauna plays an important role in creating a relaxing atmosphere, fiber optic lighting may be the best choice for such a room.

At the moment, standard fiber optic kits are available on the market, consisting of various projectors and different numbers of optical fibers. These lighting and lighting kits are designed for use in saunas of various sizes. It is also possible to purchase not only the entire set, but also individual elements to assemble them into an individual system. In addition, any fiber optic lighting system can easily be converted into a popular and in-demand color therapy device today, thanks to the color disk.

Electrical wiring in the sauna and bathhouse

Before stretching the wires and starting work, you should calculate the power in your sauna or bathhouse. And here it is necessary to rely not so much on lighting, but on the power supply of the electric heater , if you have a home sauna or steam room in a bathhouse using electricity.
For example, electric sauna stoves 220 V with a power of up to 4.5 kW operate on single-phase current. Electric ovens over 4.5 kW use three-phase current. You can connect several heating elements in parallel to the network, but this increases the current threefold. Therefore, in this case, select the correct cross-section of electrical wires designed for the power of the furnace.

A separate bathhouse requires a protective hearth circuit. This will be needed to ground the water heater, socket and lighting network and heater . You must know exactly what the load on the network will be. This way you will decide what the cross-section of the input cable will be and the choice of the input circuit breaker. The input cable requires space, so you need to set aside a certain amount. A sheath is required for wiring. As a rule, these are pipes and hoses. It is necessary to note high humidity and high temperature. This has a negative impact on electrical wiring.

The main thing is the electrical safety of your bathhouse or sauna. Therefore, the cables and wires that will be laid inside play an important role . The power supply of a sauna or bathhouse allows hidden and overhead electrical wiring . Be sure to use materials that are resistant to heat, because in a bathhouse or sauna the temperature sometimes reaches hundreds of degrees Celsius. Since this can cause a short circuit, and subsequently a fire in your sauna or bathhouse. You must use a cable that can withstand temperatures of one hundred and seventy degrees Celsius. Do not use a paired gasket; completely eliminate this option. Attach the lamp tightly. This is necessary so that the electricity can be connected directly to the cable. • RLGM; • PRKS; • PMTC; • PRKA.

Lamps must have a high degree of protection. The voltage in the lamps should not exceed 25 volts. You shouldn't skimp on lamps. You can save money and buy cheaper only a lamp for the relaxation room for your sauna or bathhouse.

Lamps must also have certain qualities. They must be heat-resistant and moisture-proof. It is prohibited to install sockets in a steam room or shower room, as this may cause a short circuit and subsequently a fire in your sauna or bathhouse. Sockets and switches should not be located exactly next to the doorway of the shower stall. The distance should be within 70 centimeters.

If the lighting is too bright, you can correct this with slats. The lamps can also be specially placed behind the cornice. This will create a ripple effect along the walls.

It is necessary to correctly calculate the cross-section of the conductor , because it can cause a short circuit. Wood burns very well and, as a rule, dry heat supports combustion well. Sauna and bathhouse require electrification. This is necessary, but also very difficult, because these wooden structures are flammable.

Optical cables must be fiber optic cables as they do not conduct electricity. This will further protect your sauna or bathhouse.

You should pay attention to automatic protection. This is excellent protection against electric shock. RCD is a necessary condition for rooms with high humidity. The best is fireproof 300 mA. For other RCDs up to 30 mA. They must be completely compatible in cross-section with the selected cables for the sauna or bathhouse.

Hidden electrical wiring in the bathhouse	Open electrical wiring in the bathhouse

The power supply of a sauna or bathhouse allows hidden and overhead electrical wiring. But for a bath or sauna, hidden electrical wiring is recommended. Exposed wiring involves surface installation on a wall or ceiling. Sauna and bathhouse require electrification. This is necessary, but also very difficult, because these wooden structures are flammable. Concealed electrical wiring involves being located inside a structure or in any other indirect elements. Also on the floor coverings and in the floor itself.

Conclusion

The main thing in creating a lighting design for a sauna and bathhouse is that the shape of the lamps and the nature of the lighting should fit perfectly into the interior of the steam room itself. Moreover, you can safely combine fiber optic lamps with classic and special lighting complexes for saunas with various effects. It has become especially fashionable to illuminate the water in the mini-pools of baths with blue light, both from above and from the inside. Thus, it looks simply magical, and if there is also a fiber-optic lamp with the effect of the northern lights near the pool, vacationers in the bathhouse will have an unforgettable experience. You can also use various luminous accessories (illuminated balls, luminous thermometers, hygrometers and hourglasses). Such accessories will not only decorate the sauna, but also create the atmosphere necessary for relaxation.

Installation Features

As already noted, the sauna consists of different types of rooms, and, accordingly, different types of LED strips can be installed in them. Their choice depends on humidity, air temperature, required light intensity, color and installation conditions.

The relaxation room in the sauna is illuminated with LED strip

If the LED strip is colored, then it is first connected to the controller, which is then connected to the power supply. The connection diagram is shown in the figure:

Connection diagram for multi-colored LED strip

I don’t understand what relation the temperature in the sauna has to the type of lighting fixture? Is it 400°C in the sauna? Or am I missing something? Which light bulb fails at 80°C?

Sergeich, I agree, temperature is a factor that does not affect performance at all. Humidity is, yes, an important element. And LEDs also win here in terms of safety, because... operate on low currents.

Advice to those who have not yet installed the tape in the steam room - place it so that only reflected light comes from it. There are usually no other light sources in a sauna, and bright LEDs are unpleasant to the eyes. In general, either place a light divider or direct the tape so that it gives diffused light, for example, as in this picture

Please tell me where is the best place to place the transformer. I think it’s not possible in the steam room itself? There is a desire to highlight a panel made of Himalayan salt.

In general, the service life of LEDs directly depends on the operating temperature (this is a well-known fact). When an estimated service life of 15,000 hours or 50,000 hours is prescribed, the temperature regime at which it is achievable is usually indicated - usually 40-50 degrees. So in a sauna the LED will not be as durable as in other less hot rooms. At the same time, the light in the sauna is usually used less, so the service life should still be acceptable. The only thing is, don’t place it in the ceiling, where the temperature is maximum, and make sure that, if necessary, you don’t have to dismantle half the sauna to replace the tape.

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What lamps are suitable for the steam room?

First of all, you need to remember a simple rule: lamps in the steam room cannot be placed on the ceiling . They are always fixed on the wall with a distance of at least 30 cm from the ceiling. Moreover, they need to be placed in the third zone; in the second, you can only put the backlight; the easiest way to navigate is by following the diagram.

It is prohibited to install lamps or lay cables in the first zone.

There are a few simple tips to remember:

1. Illumination of the second zone can be done using lamps with heat resistance from 50 degrees. But it’s better to put options there that can withstand high temperatures to eliminate any problems.
2. In the third zone, the main lighting is installed; you should choose only lamps with a moisture resistance level of at least IP54. In this case, the lampshade and body must normally withstand heating up to 125 degrees.
3. When choosing, it is best to give preference to models with a ceramic base; they tolerate heat much better. Plastic bases are not the best solution for a steam room with changes in temperature and humidity.

   
   Lampshades with a ceramic base are best suited for a steam room or sauna.

4. The lampshade can be made of frosted glass or heat-resistant polymer material. Usually, a silicone gasket is placed between the lampshade and the body for tightness.

From the video you will find out whether it is worth using LED lamps in a bathhouse.

As for light sources, there may be several options. All of them performed well in their work, so you need to choose based on the features of the steam room and your budget:

1. Incandescent lamps are the traditional option, still used today. They consume a lot of electricity, do not last very long, but they are cheap. Typically, lamps with a power of more than 60 W cannot be installed in lampshades, so the light is not very bright, the shade is yellow, close to natural.
2. Halogen options work well in a steam room, as they themselves heat up to high temperatures, so hot air does not harm them. They differ in the quality of light and can operate on both standard and low voltage, which is very important. The service life is not very long; for maximum efficiency, you should purchase heat-resistant lamps.
3. Fluorescent lamps allow you to equip comfortable lighting in a sauna or steam room, as they have different brightness options and glow with minimal flicker. They come in different shapes and sizes, the main thing is to buy a model with a high degree of protection from moisture and heat.
4. LED lamps were not previously used in steam rooms, as they did not tolerate extreme conditions well. But now there are models that are specially designed for high temperatures; you only need to choose options for saunas; standard equipment cannot be used. Diodes consume little electricity, produce soft diffused light and operate at low voltages.
5. Fiber optic lighting systems are considered one of the best for steam rooms. They consist of a projector and long light-transmitting elements, which are placed in the right places and provide comfortable light. This option is more difficult to install and costs much more than other solutions, but it can withstand heating up to 200 degrees and provides the maximum level of safety.

Using a fiber optic system in the steam room you can create the effect of a starry sky.

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Color therapy in the sauna and steam bath

Color therapy (chromotherapy) is the effect of color on a person in order to restore his activity. Currently, it is quite popular and is used for the prevention and treatment of stress conditions, headaches, sleep disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, neuroses, respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular and eye diseases, thyroid dysfunction glands, joint diseases, as well as other diseases. Color therapy is also used in cosmetology. Color has a beneficial effect on the condition and appearance of the skin. It has excellent cleansing and immunostimulating properties. Thereby improving the general condition of a person and his appearance.

Scientist Babbitt proved that different colors can have a beneficial effect on the human body. He wrote many scientific papers on this topic. Designers use knowledge of how color affects people when creating their interiors. For example, everyone knows very well that the color red excites, but not many people know that it can lift a person out of depression. And orange color can solve problems with the digestive system.

A color therapy device for a sauna is a special device that is mounted on the wall, ceiling, or in the corner of a steam room, sauna, or a special room for this session, equipped with four halogen bulbs built into the device lamp, a control panel and an electronic transformer that allows you to automatically adjust the desired action program. For small saunas, one such block is suitable, and for large ones, two, installed opposite each other. The therapeutic effect is achieved by changing the color of the sauna lighting that the lamps emit. You can adjust the brightness of the lamps and the duration of their glow, as well as the cyclicity of color changes, or set a smooth and slow transition from one shade to another, while control is carried out manually or automatically, depending on the model and modification of the device.

Today this method of treatment and prevention is used in the sauna and steam room. These are various lights installed in the sauna that have a beneficial effect on the body. Together, healing steam and this innovation can work wonders for people’s health. Of course, you need to be able to choose colors correctly in order to benefit and not harm. best suited for use in a sauna ; it helps the body remove harmful substances, waste and toxins and promotes sweating. You can also use shades of blue , blue, purple and green . All these colors can relax and calm the human nervous system. In addition, a person can choose the color he needs. You can look at all the colors and settle on one that harmonizes with your mood and gives you strength.

If you like the idea of ​​color therapy, try implementing it in your home sauna. An installation for emitting light will not require much space, but it will become not only a useful addition, but also a beautiful decoration. To make such lighting, you can use LEDs under the ceiling or on the walls. Even lamps that produce a soft, muted light are suitable for a home sauna, but it is only necessary that it be of a certain pleasant color. Of course, in professional saunas and baths in Moscow, special devices are used to emit useful color. Such emitters differ from ordinary LEDs. They affect the body not only with color, but also with certain light waves.