LIGHT POINTS IN THE HOME: HOW TO CALCULATE THEM AND HOW TO POSITION THEM

Are you about to move house or are you going to face a small renovation? Then it is probable that you will have to put your hand to the electrical system, rethinking quantity and arrangement of the famous light points. We see below some important information to orient yourself and not remain "in the dark".

1.     What are light points?

2.     The calculation of light points

3.     How to position lights in the home

What are light points?

First of all, let's be clear starting from the definition of the light point. What is meant?

The specific definition is of “point from which the energy is supplied ". Here under the category of light points we can include both a lamp and a switch, contrary to what many think, namely that the light points coincide exclusively with the lamps, the chandeliers and the spotlights of the house.

There are therefore more types of light points that we can normally meet in the homes of each of us. They include a switch, inverter, diverter, socket and finally lamp.

The calculation of light points

We therefore come to the most important aspect, especially when we are preparing to evaluate the goodness of a quote from a supplier and its characteristics. How do you calculate how many light points are needed for a room?

To better understand, let's take a practical example. Taking as an example a room, as a small living room could be, let us assume that we want to arrange the following elements within it:

·        1 large central chandelier

·        1 reading lamp

·        1 desk lamp

·        3 power outlets

·        2 switches

In this case we will need a total of eight distinct light points.

Despite the increase in light points, it raises the quota to be estimated, in today's homes it is better to calculate some more light points. Why? Soon said: just think of how many appliances and devices we always have with us (phone, tablet, and laptop) and the need to load them. Therefore, in this case, it is better to abound rather than risk calculating the light points in a narrow way and find yourself having to add at a later time or to use unsightly (and slightly dangerous) slippers.

How to place light points in the home

To position the light points during the design or rethinking of space it is necessary to ask yourself simple questions that help us to imagine every possible function of the space itself. In this way, we will be able to understand how much light we need, based not only on the function but also on the use we will make of the space itself.

One of the most effective ways to ensure that all areas of the home are properly lit is to design the rough furnishings that each room will have. Once the furniture has been identified and the specific function that the furniture performs in an area, it will be easier to understand which and how many types of light point to insert.

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