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Lighting for shower & bath
Relax in the most beautiful feel-good lightTo make the bathroom a feel-good place, the shower and bath need to be attractively lit. The main requirement is for functional general lighting and atmospheric accent lighting. As electricity and water come together in the bathroom, special precautions must be taken: For example, the installation of lights in the shower and bath area is divided into three protection zones by special standards.
Standards for light around the shower & bath
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According to DIN VDE 0100-701:2008-10, at least IP44, IP65 or IP67 is required for lights in and around showers and baths, depending on the protection area.
For protection zone 0 within the shower and bathtub, only luminaires with a minimum protection rating of IP67 may be used.
Protection zone 1 covers everything above this up to a height of 2.25 m - protection class IP65 is required here. Lights in both areas may only be operated with a safety extra-low voltage of up to 12 volts. IP44 protection is provided within a radius of 60 cm around the shower and bath. The power source and transformer for 12-volt systems must be located outside all three areas.
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Ceiling lighting above shower & bath
Light from above as general lightingCeiling lights provide general lighting in the bathroom. In addition to classic ceiling lights, spotlights that can be flexibly aligned are also suitable for brightly illuminating every corner of the bathroom. Warm white light is recommended to ensure relaxation in the wellness temple. LED panels with a sufficient IP protection rating are also suitable for bathroom ceilings.
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Recessed spotlights for damp areas
Flexible use for direct, directional lightDepending on where the recessed spotlights are installed, different IP protection ratings must be observed. The floor of the elegantly tiled walk-in shower must have IP67 protection for temporary submersion. For added convenience, smart models can be controlled via smartphone, change their light color as required and can be dimmed.
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Accent light for greater well-being
Turn showering and bathing into a wellness experienceIn the evening, soak in a fragrant bath or take an aromatic shower. This is supported by a harmonious, warm light for even more comfort. Best placed freely as a light 2go or as a light with an additional function - for example an integrated loudspeaker for relaxing sounds.