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What are the installation methods for marine lighting? I'll also share some installation tips with you!

Nov 26,2020

What are the installation methods for marine lighting? I'll also share some installation tips with you!

If you want to have lighting on a ship, you need to use marine lighting fixtures, but the specific installation methods for the fixtures can be chosen by us. What are the main installation methods? They mainly include ceiling-mounted, recessed, suspended, wall-mounted, chandelier combination types, and recessed wall types, among others. Additionally, if you want to install them better, you can use corresponding installation techniques. In this article, the editor will provide a detailed introduction to the classification of marine lighting fixture installation methods and their installation techniques.

 

 

Classification of marine lighting fixture installation methods:

1. Ceiling-mounted

This type is attached to the ceiling and is suitable for buildings with smooth ceilings and low rooms. This installation method often has a bright ceiling but can easily cause glare, and the light utilization rate is not high.

2. Recessed

Most or all of this type of marine lighting fixture is embedded in the ceiling, only exposing the light-emitting surface. It is suitable for low rooms. Generally, the ceiling is darker, and the lighting efficiency is not high. If the ceiling has a high reflection, it can improve the lighting effect.

3. Suspended

This type of marine lighting fixture is hung from the ceiling. Depending on the hanging materials, it can be divided into wire suspension, chain suspension, and pipe suspension. This type of marine lighting fixture is close to the working surface and is often used for general lighting in buildings.

4. Wall-mounted

This type of marine lighting fixture is attached to the wall. Wall lights cannot serve as general lighting marine fixtures; they can only be used as auxiliary lighting and have decorative effects. Due to the low installation height, they can easily become glare sources, so low-power light sources are often used.

5. Chandelier combination type

This type of marine lighting fixture is composed of multiple branch fixtures combined into a certain pattern, commonly known as a decorative light. It is generally suspended or ceiling-mounted, mainly for decorative lighting. Large decorative lights are often used in large building lobbies, while small decorative lights can also be used in hotels, conference halls, etc.

6. Recessed wall type

Most or all of this type of marine lighting fixture is embedded in the wall or floor surface, only exposing a small light-emitting surface. It is often used as a floor lamp for indoor night lighting or as a late-night lighting lamp for corridors and stairs to avoid disturbing others' nighttime rest.

 

 

Installation techniques for marine lighting fixtures:

1. Do not install only one lighting source in the center. To improve the lighting in the ship's kitchen, a multi-layered lighting system composed of different marine lighting fixtures and light sources should be installed in the kitchen.

2. The installation location of marine lighting fixtures is also very important. Linear incandescent or fluorescent lights should be installed in the front part facing the cabinets. This way, part of the light emitted by the lamp will shine on the back panel, then reflect onto the countertop, and illuminate the center of the entire space.

3. If the space inside the ship is high enough, transparent or semi-transparent chandeliers can be installed on the ceiling as light sources. At this time, chandeliers can not only provide excellent lighting but also serve as great decorative items.

4. The important thing about installing marine lighting fixtures is to ensure they are secure. You can pull on them with your hand to check. The base cover of the marine lighting fixture should be tightly attached to the ceiling and should not wobble.

5. If it is a chandelier, there will be wires extending from the top to the lamp head. Be careful that this wire should not be tight; it should be loosely wrapped around the pull rod. Otherwise, this long-term tight wire may easily cause problems later.

 

 

The above is an introduction to the classification of marine lighting fixture installation methods and their installation techniques. I hope the editor's introduction can help everyone better understand this industry!