Do you dream of having lighting that is optimized, pleasant, and decorative in your home? If for this reason your choice fell on LED panels and you have considered installing them on the ceiling of your house, then this article is for you. You will discover the regulations related to the installation of an LED panel on the ceiling as well as the different ways to fix them properly.
benefits of using an LED panel?
Currently, LED panels, also known as LED panels, are the most popular indoor lighting system, and this is certainly not going to change anytime soon. This craze for LED panels is only due to the benefits they offer to those who use them.
First of all, LED panels provide high-quality lighting with optimal visual comfort. While some LED panels have a relaxing brightness, others give energizing lights and promote good concentration at work.
In addition, LED panels are generally characterized by a very long service life as well as a much lower energy consumption than traditional fluorescent luminaires. Because of this, they represent the “must have” for saving energy on lighting.
The best-known and most used is the 60×60 cm LED panel. If it is the most coveted, it is undoubtedly because of its ability to illuminate a wider angle.
Are there any standards for installing LED panels?
As with all other lighting installations, installing an LED panel on the ceiling is not without rules. When installing, you must not only respect the IP rating appropriate for your type of installation, but you must also observe some safety measures.
Here are some precautions to take on your construction sites.
- Always turn off the electrical current before installing the LED panel.
- Using a Voltage Absence Tester (VAT) device, ensure that there is no voltage in the electrical circuit.
- Keep your LED panels away from flammable products (oil, gasoline, gas, alcohol, and acid).
- Only reconnect power to the LED panels after checking the wiring.
In addition, certain safety standards LED panels must comply with. Before purchasing your LED panels, make sure that they are “CE” or “NF” certified.
How should an LED panel be installed?
The advantage of LED panels is that they can be installed by amateurs. If you are a DIY enthusiast, then follow and apply the following tips.
Connect your LED panels
This is the second phase of installing an LED panel after complying with safety measures. To implement it, you need to have an LED transformer (which is included with the LED panel when purchased), a power cable, and then the WAGO clamps.
The procedure to follow
- Connect the LED transformer to the electrical conductor.
- Insert the electrical conductor into a power outlet.
- Insert the adapter (transformer) into your LED panel.
LED panels can be installed in three ways: recessed into a false ceiling, suspended by suitable conductive wires or simply placed on the ceiling using a surface-mounted kit. This article will tell you about the last two types of LED panel installation.
Installation of an LED panel in suspension mode
Installing a suspended LED panel requires the availability of an LED panel, an LED panel suspension system, a screwdriver, and an electric drill.
Here is the procedure to follow
- Adjust the length of the suspension cables to the desired height.
- Using a screw, tighten the four suspension triangles located behind your LED panel.
- With the suspension triangles, attach the electrical conductors (cables) securely.
- Cut off any pieces of cable that are not attached.
- Drill the screws while drilling into your ceiling.
- Run the electrical conductors to the screws that are through the ceiling.
- Screw the LED converter (LED transformer) onto the panel.
Here is a short tutorial that explicitly shows the steps to follow.
Installation of LED panels on the ceiling
In this specific case, you will need an LED panel, a surface mounting frame for the LED panel, screws (previously provided when purchasing your LED panel), and a screwdriver.
How to proceed?
Using your screws, secure the two ends of the mounting frame to the ceiling. Still using your screws, tighten the two remaining walls of the mounting frame. Then, insert the LED panel into the mounting bracket. Finally, close the last end of the frame by screwing it.
