Pool lighting: features and selection of fixtures

Despite the poor compatibility of water and electrics, you should not refuse pool lighting. Properly organized lighting is not only practical, but also decorative in the design of a water body.

In order for the outdoor pool to become a mesmerizing part of the personal plot, you will need a well-organized illumination of the bowl and the surrounding space. Thereby in the evening and at night, people will be able to move safely near an artificial reservoir.

According to SNiP, lighting in and around the water should be organized according to the following rules.

1. The mains supply must be provided by a 12 V mains. In this situation, it is not allowed to use a 220 V line.
2. The bottom and walls of the pool should be carefully sealed. Special attention is required to the points where the wiring enters and where lamps and flashlights are connected.
3. Glare from lamps and lanterns should not form on the water surface.
4. The insulation class of the lighting device must be at least IP68.
5. As a result of the installation of lighting, the light should completely fill not only the bottom part of the artificial reservoir, but also its walls.

The norms for lighting pools that operate in natural mode are as follows:

• the size of the skylight should be determined as a percentage of the pool area;
• light openings that are in the ceiling and walls should create continuous and uniform illumination using tape devices;
• near windows and stained-glass windows there must be access in order to subsequently install a stepladder or other device that will allow you to get to the level of the light stream;
• the direction in which the sunlight falls should not dazzle the people using the pool.

Currently, the owners of artificial reservoirs can choose the most optimal pool lighting option from the many offered on the market. Several types of lighting can be combined on one object. You can implement pool lighting in the following ways.

• Top. This type of lighting is used for a closed room in which an artificial reservoir is located. Here the lighting is presented in the form of ceiling lamps that are not afraid of water vapor. The best option in this case is considered to be chandeliers with waterproof characteristics, LED, halogen bulbs. A floodlight or wall lamp can be used to illuminate the outdoor pool.

• Pool bowl lighting... Above the water surface, along the perimeter, halogen paws can be mounted. The use of several such devices will make it possible to brighten the entire territory of an artificial reservoir. Household pools are often equipped with energy efficient LED lamps.

• Underwater lights. Underwater illumination is able to emphasize the shape of any pool. Due to the fact that light passes through the water column, there is a feeling of some mystery. The materials for the manufacture of underwater lights are shockproof plastic, stainless steel or tempered glass. In addition to the fact that such products do not rust, they can easily withstand the pressure of the liquid.Spotlights embedded in the bottom of the bowl are often used as underwater lights.

• Floating lights Is a trendy type of lighting that is used in the pool along with stationary light fixtures, but is problematic. This lighting option looks like a waterproof luminous ball that floats on the water surface of an artificial reservoir.

• Fiber optic systems. The basis of these lighting devices is a fiber-optic cable, as well as a light emitter. This material is capable of conducting light along its entire length until the end of the veins. Using this method of lighting in the pool, you can not be afraid of electric shock.

• Contour... Thanks to the contour illumination, you can swim at night. These lighting fixtures are used to mark steps and water boundaries. These lights are especially relevant for non-standard, curved bowl shapes.

• Local. Such illumination is used to decorate additional structures of an artificial reservoir, for example, fountains or waterfalls.

Halogen lights are considered an important part of a complete pool control system. Thanks to this equipment, it is possible to design an artificial reservoir in an original way, while realizing a bold design solution according to your own taste. The presence of spotlights ensures comfortable bathing of people throughout the night. If you carry out a competent layout, as well as perform a high-quality installation of halogen lighting devices, you can get an even distribution of light, as well as safe operation.

LED lighting fixtures are capable of creating beautiful illumination of indoor and outdoor pools. Energy efficient types of lighting can be spot lighting and are often used for underwater lighting. LED equipment is sold in the most interesting shapes, sizes, and various colors.

As user experience shows, traditional light sources are not entirely practical for pool lighting. In this case, it is worth using devices specially designed for this.

The main criteria for choosing pool lighting include the following:

• type of light source;
• power supply - in this case, it will be correct to give preference to a low-voltage device with indicators from 5 to 12 V;
• manufacturer and cost;
• lighting control.

For pool bowls of any depth and shape, which are under cover, you can use overhead lighting in the form of waterproof chandeliers. Also, as an option, you can mount lanterns or spotlights on the wall. Artificial ponds of an unusual shape can be decorated with halogen bulbs, which are located along the perimeter. This will illuminate a large and deep pool.

By design, the types of pool lighting can also be different. Local ones are very popular, used, if necessary, to emphasize any specific object of an artificial reservoir.In this case, it is worth paying attention to fiber optic systems, which are fixed quite simply due to their flexibility.

If it is difficult to attach fixed-type lighting in the pool, then here you can use floating lamps. Their purpose is to read the illumination of inflatable pools, ponds. For the purpose of underwater lighting, users of artificial ponds prefer RGB LED strips, which are beautifully attached to the bottom of the pool and controlled by a remote control.

To create a special effect of an artificial reservoir, you should pay attention to LED equipment. LED backlights are able to change shades, thereby creating an atmosphere of relaxation or, conversely, a holiday. Underwater lamps are ideal for a romantic evening.

Decorative lighting of the pool is an important point that contributes to the aesthetics of an artificial reservoir, as well as the area around it. You can decorate the pool with lighting in the following ways.

1. Classical. The light bulbs are characterized by normal lighting, thus creating a cozy atmosphere that is suitable for family holidays and relaxation.
2. Original, designer. Bulbs have a variety of colors, they can be decorated with an artificial reservoir in a special style. Playing with beautiful tints of colors, such lighting devices contribute to noisy parties. This type of lighting will be ideal for people who like to stand out and do not tolerate boring time.

When installing lighting along the perimeter of the pool, as well as decorating its individual parts (for example, a bridge or a waterfall) with LED elements, you can achieve not only the practicality of using the pool, but also the beauty of the entire territory at night.

Floating lighting devices look very beautiful and romantic; their capabilities include creating the effect of fog over the water surface.

Pool lighting should be not only beautiful, but also practical and safe, so you need to choose it carefully. Whichever design option is chosen for the illumination of an artificial reservoir, one thing can be said - swimming in a lighted pool at night is much more pleasant.

See below for an overview of the LED pool light.