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One day a friend of mine called me with a similar problem. He bought four chandeliers in a store (he lives in a private house). They were all the last ones, from the display case. By appearance they are collected. According to the seller, everything is connected and checked. My friend didn’t check and took his word for it. I decided to connect the chandeliers myself, since I have basic concepts in electrical engineering. I hung three chandeliers, connected them - everything works great. I connected the last chandelier, turned on the switch, and the lights in the entire apartment went out. Then he got confused and called me.

An audit of the electrical panel revealed that the automatic lighting group is triggered precisely when the switch of this last chandelier is turned on.

We remove it and disassemble it: an interesting picture - in the “supposedly assembled” chandelier inside the body, all the wires running from the sockets along the horns of the body are stripped at the ends, twisted and tied in a knot - a classic short circuit. Such a unique “gift”!!!

Always before connecting, lamps and chandeliers, which are usually packaged disassembled, must be checked and, if necessary, assembled. This is basic electrical safety.

Let's look at how to assemble a chandelier with five bulbs with your own hands in more detail.

Typically, the components come in the package with the sockets already connected and wires routed through the tubes. The wires are usually all the same color.

Such a chandelier is usually connected via, one key turns on two light bulbs, the second - three, together - all five.

First you need to test the wires using a multimeter (called a “tester”). We switch it to resistance measurement or buzzer mode. We clean the wires. We connect one probe of the device to the threaded part of the chandelier socket, and with the other we touch the wires going into the chandelier body one by one. When the device “beeps” or shows zero resistance, mark the wire with electrical tape or sign it with a marker. We do this for all cartridges.

We have identified the wires from the chandelier sockets to which the neutral supply wire will be connected (for safety reasons, a zero must be connected to the threaded part of the socket). We connect them all together as in the figure below.

We still have phase wires left. Now we take and determine which phase wire comes from which cartridge. To do this, touch the central contact of the socket with one multimeter probe, and identify the wire with the other and mark it. Then we connect three of them together. These three lights will be turned on by the first key.

Next we connect the two remaining wires together. These two lights will be turned on by the second key. As a result, we ended up with three groups of connected wires. We connect them to the terminal block. If the chandelier has a ground wire, then we connect it to the terminal block. The chandelier is assembled and ready for installation (picture below).

Below are diagrams for connecting to the apartment's electrical wiring. The first is when the right switch key is pressed.

The second is when the left key is pressed.

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After a long shopping trip, we finally chose it - a beauty that will hang in the center of our room in the most visible place. In the store, connected and sparkling, it was so magnificent, but bad luck, they sold it to us in a large box and in a completely disassembled state.

Although there is a huge variety various types chandeliers, but the principle of assembly and connection is almost the same. Of course, the types of parts from which it is assembled may differ, maybe different quantity horns, the materials from which the parts are made may be different, but once you understand the essence of assembly and connection, there will be no difference which chandelier to assemble and attach to the ceiling.

For example, I will show step by step how I performed all the operations with a chandelier with five arms and shades, and I will describe how to connect the chandelier to two key switch. Connecting a chandelier to a single-key switch is easier, and in the course of the presentation I will touch on this issue. So let's get started:

We will divide the whole process into two stages:

Step 1. Let's unpack all the details. In the box from the factory, the entire lamp comes disassembled in blocks. Separate body, separate horns with sockets for light bulbs, lampshades, terminal blocks. All nodes have already been wired and connected, all that remains is to connect the nodes to each other.

Step 2. We disassemble the body to which the horns with light bulbs and shades are attached.

To do this, if you have one key switch and all the lights light up at the same time, simply unscrew the round decorative nut from the bottom and remove the cover (skip step 3, go straight to step 4).

If there is a two-key switch and you plan to turn on two light bulbs separately, three separately (with a five-arm lamp) or all existing lamps at the same time, you need to install another wire. From the manufacturer's factory, only two are turned on (phase and zero) and it is assumed that all lamps of the lamp are either on or off.

Step 3. We start the third wire. To do this, in addition to the lower decorative nut, we also unscrew the upper one and completely disassemble the body as in the photo below.

We need a central rod into which a two-core wire is inserted from the factory.

We take out the plastic sealing rings from the ends and the wire.

We install a three-core wire, or simply an additional wire of the same cross-section as the wires that were inserted into the rod, and secure them with plastic sealing rings at the ends.

Step 4. We fix all the chandelier arms to the body. We insert the horn into the body and tighten it with inside nut.

We perform a similar procedure with all the chandelier horns and get a picture like in the photo below.

Step 5. We assemble the case in the reverse order of disassembly, only before tightening the top nut we place an upper decorative “plate” under it, which will cover the place where the chandelier is attached to the ceiling and the terminal block connecting our chandelier to the network, and the grounding wire. Then tighten the top nut. We do not install the lower housing cover with the decorative nut yet.

Step 6. We connect the wiring.

All about connection

When connected to a single rocker switch, the connection is very simple. We have two wires going to the chandelier - phase and neutral, and there are two wires in each horn. We connect all the blue wires of the horns (1,2,3,4,5) to the blue lead wire (6), which goes through the body. We connect all the brown wires of the horns (1,2,3,4,5) to the brown lead wire (7). Let's isolate these two connections separately. There is no blue (8) wire with a single key switch (this is precisely the additional wire that we inserted).

When connecting to a two-key switch, we divide the horns into groups. You can break it any way you want. Most the best option when the chandelier has an even number of arms. Then even horns are 1st group, odd horns are 2nd group. For example, a chandelier has 6 bulbs, then 1,3,5 bulbs are group 1, 2,4,6 bulbs are group 2. Everything will glow very beautifully and symmetrically.

Since I had an odd number of horns, I made 2 groups like this: 1,3 horn - 1 group, 2,4,5 horn - 2 group. Thus, I separately use one switch key to turn on light bulbs 1 and 3, and use the second switch key to turn on light bulbs 2, 4, and 5. When two keys are turned on, the lamps of the entire chandelier light up simultaneously.

The general principle of connection is this: in order for the light bulb to light up, a phase and a zero must match it (2 different wires). When connected to a two-key switch, we have 4 wires coming out of the ceiling: grounding (yellow-green wire), one wire (8) is “zero”, the other two (6,7) are “phases”. “Zero” (8 blue wire) always remains common and all “zero” wires of all horns are connected to it into one connection. To one “phase” (for example, wire 6) we connect the phase wires of the lamps of the first group. To the second phase (wire 7) we connect the phase wires of the lamps of the second group. “Phases” are interrupted by a switch, namely: one “phase” (wire 6) is turned off with one key, the second “phase” (wire 7) is turned off with a second button. The switch is off - there are no phases, the lamp does not light. We turn on one key - a phase appears on one wire (6) - the bulbs of the first group light up, turn on the second key - a phase appears on the second wire (7) - the bulbs of the second group light up.

Now separately for connecting each group.

2 wires come out of each horn different colors, in my case it is brown and blue, for you it can be any other colors. The main thing is to determine for yourself that first you work with wires of the same color, they will be “phase” (for example, brown, like mine), and then with wires of a different color it will be “zero” (blue, like mine).

The connection occurs as follows:

- “phase” (brown) wires of the first group (horns 1 and 3) are connected to any of the supply “phase” wires, for example with wire (6). The connection produces three wires. We isolate the connection point.

- “phase” (the remaining three brown wires) wires of the second group (horns 2,4 and 5) are connected to the second supply “phase” wire (7). The connection produces four wires. We isolate the connection point.

Then, all unconnected “zero” wires of blue color(there are 5 of them from each horn) we connect to the supply “zero” blue wire No. 8 (the additional one we inserted). This connection of one and five wires performs the “zero” function in our chandelier. We isolate the connection point. The connection produces six wires.

Let's move on to the next step.

Step 7. We finally assemble the lamp body. Carefully place the wires in the housing, close the bottom cover and tighten the bottom decorative nut.

The chandelier is assembled. All decorative elements, we are not putting the lampshades and light bulbs back in place yet.

We mount the chandelier on the ceiling and connect it to the mains voltage

So we come to the question of how to hang a chandelier. I have come across two types of chandeliers: with a mounting strip that is mounted to the ceiling and the entire structure of the chandelier is attached to it, and chandeliers that can simply be hung on a hook hammered into the ceiling.

With the last case everything is clear and I will not consider it. But my chandelier was attached precisely to the mounting plate. This is the mounting option that we will consider.

Step 1. We try on the chandelier to the place where it will be attached. The fit of the “plate” covering the attachment point and the connection of the wires must be tight to the ceiling. I was a little bothered by the hook on which the previous lamp hung. I had to bend it to the ceiling. If you have the same situation, do not cut it off completely, fashion changes, and the next chandelier may have a different mount, and it will be useful again.

Step 2. Marking the mount mounting plate and attach it to the ceiling.

To do this, we attach the strip to the ceiling so that it does not interfere with the wiring connection and use a pencil to mark the attachment points. We drill holes, hammer dowels into them and fasten the plank to the ceiling with screws.

Step 3. We connect the electrical wiring.

Attention: carry out all work with the voltage turned off (turn off the input circuit breakers and check that there is no voltage in the network) .

When connecting to a single key switch (remember that in this case two wires (“phase” and “zero”) stick out from the ceiling) or three wires, the third is grounding, it may or may not be depending on the time of construction of your house, in Soviet times did it very rarely). We simply connect 2 wires of the chandelier (“phase” and “zero”) (the third is yellow-green, ground, do not touch) with two wires (“phase” and “zero”) of the network (those on the ceiling) through the terminal block. If the connection is made by twisting the wires, carefully isolate the twisted areas. It doesn’t matter which chandelier wire you connect to which network wire, connect the main ground to ground.

When connecting to a two-key switch, you need to connect two phase wires (wires 6,7), the 1st and 2nd groups of the chandelier, to the “phase” wires of the network, and the “zero” wire of the chandelier (8) to the “zero” wire networks." The main thing is not to confuse “zeros” and “phases”.

To do everything correctly, you need to decide on the wires sticking out of the ceiling. I repeat once again, basically, with two key switches, three wires are brought out to the connection point of the lamp - one neutral and two phase. IN modern buildings four wires are output - one “neutral”, two “phase” and one ground wire (it is always yellow color with a green stripe).

To determine the “phase” wires and the “zero” wire, we will use a probe (phase indicator) - a device for determining the phase in a network, popularly called a “phase meter” that looks like a screwdriver. The device is very easy to use: apply voltage to the network and turn on two switch keys, touch the exposed wire with a screwdriver, holding the indicator with your finger at the top end. If there is a phase on the wire inside the handle, the indicator will light up. Trying all the wires one by one, we determine two phase wires.

Attention: for further work, do not forget to turn off the mains voltage .

We connect one “phase” wire of the network with one phase wire of the chandelier, the second “phase” wire of the network with the “phase” wire of the chandelier, the “neutral” wire of the network with the “zero” wire of the chandelier. If there is a grounding wire, connect it to the grounding wire of the chandelier.

Step 4. Using decorative nuts, we attach the chandelier to the mounting strip.

Step 5. We install all the decorative elements of the lamp in place, hang the shades and screw in the light bulbs.

Now our beauty is ready to shine in all its splendor.

In the next article I plan to write about switches.

That's all for me, I look forward to your feedback and comments. I will try to answer all questions. See you soon.

Sincerely, Ponomarev Vladislav.

When designing and organizing lighting various rooms suspended ceiling lamp- chandelier. It is designed to create high-quality shadow-free light flux over the entire area of ​​the room. The dimensions of the chandelier, the number of light sources, and shapes can be completely different. At the same time, its main task is to uniformly saturate the entire room with light. The light source used in the chandelier can be:

• Incandescent lamp;
• Fluorescent lamp (most often compact energy-saving light bulbs);
• Lamp and luminaire based on LED.

In any case, the chandelier has decorative properties, they serve as decoration for any residential or non-residential premises.

When purchasing or ordering this decorative lamp, you should think about how to hang the chandelier.

How to install a chandelier

When installing any chandelier, you need to take into account that this lamp is quite bulky and heavy, so you should take care of the mechanical part of the issue, that is, how to hang the chandelier and what to attach it to. The situation can be different, often apartments already have quite strong hooks. However, you should not install the device relying on the strength of the old hook. Therefore, it is recommended to fasten such multi-lamp lamps using dowels or anchors. The number of dowels depends on the weight of the chandelier and its mounting. It is advisable to disassemble it before installation and remove all easily breakable and fragile elements.

Preparatory work

Before installing the mount and installing the ceiling chandelier, you need to ensure its power supply. How to do this correctly? To do this, in a lighting system, which can be made with protective grounding and without it, find: phase, zero and protective ground wire. Often the grounding wire is taken Green colour, if the wiring has already been done, it may look like the one shown in the figure.

The grounding wire, which serves to protect people from electric shock, must be connected to the metal part of the chandelier if there is no grounding bolt installed by the manufacturer.

If the wiring is done independently, then the chandelier must be powered from circuit breaker. In this case, using an indicator screwdriver or a special probe, you need to determine the phase wire. This procedure is performed in order to connect the phase wire to the switch. If the wiring already exists, then you need to turn on the voltage, before doing this, separate the wires separately from one another so that there is no short circuit, and carefully find the phase wire at the place in the ceiling where the new chandelier will be located in the future.

Connecting a chandelier to a switch

Connection and installation of the chandelier can only be carried out when the supply voltage is turned off. Electricity dangerous to human health and life. The most simple connection chandeliers to the source electrical energy it is believed that the installation and launch of a single-lamp chandelier to single-key switch. In this case, you just need to find the phase wire that connects to the light switch and connect the wires in the area where the lamp is installed. Then insulate the joints. It is also worth considering that you cannot connect copper and aluminum wires, since they will enter into chemical reaction and oxidation will occur, which will affect the contact in this place. A bad contact connection will heat up and sooner or later burn.

How to connect a two-key switch to a chandelier

In order to connect the chandelier to double switch, you need to understand and figure out how it works. The double switch has one common input, which is connected to phase wire, and two outgoing contacts going to a light bulb or group of lamps. Each switch with 3 or two terminals has a contact designed for a certain current, which is indicated both on the packaging of the switch and on the body itself.

How to connect a chandelier with 2 lamps

If you connect such a light source to a single-key switch, then the lamps are simply connected in parallel, but this, in turn, is not very convenient and not economical. In order to connect a chandelier to a two-key lighting switch, you need to connect one wire coming from one lamp to another wire from the other, this will be neutral wire, which is directly connected to the junction box. This connection method can be detected if the wires have already been removed from this lighting source. That is, you need to connect a chandelier with three wires. One of them will be a common zero (denoted blue on the image). You can check this with a multimeter or any ohmmeter. Connecting a chandelier to a double switch will provide effective and, importantly, economical lighting.

Connecting a three-arm chandelier to a two-key switch

Connecting a chandelier to a ceiling lamp, which consists of three light sources and having a so-called three-arm design, to a single-key switch is the same as in a situation with two lamps. Only the load current depends on the load current, so depending on the power sources of light flux, you need to select the wire. By the way, the formula for calculating current is simple; you just need to divide the power by the supply voltage. However, it is worth taking the wire a little with a margin both in length and in cross-section so that it does not heat up. If lighting wiring is carried out in ordinary apartment that's enough for a chandelier copper wire 1 mm2, this wire will withstand this load. It is recommended to connect a three-arm chandelier via a two-key switch. Thus, it will be possible to arrange the switching on of the light bulbs - two lights up from one key, and one from the other. If both keys are turned on, all three lamps light up. Again, phase conductors from light energy sources are connected through a switch.

How to connect a chandelier with 5 lamps

Connecting a chandelier with five lamps can be considered similarly to connecting three and four lamps, it all depends on the number of switch keys. If there is only one, then the lighting sources are connected in parallel. If a two-key or three-key switch is used, then it is worth dividing the lamps into groups. When connecting a five-arm chandelier to a two-key switch, the neutral conductor of all lamps remains common. Lighting is controlled through a switch by supplying a phase to a specific group.

It is also worth noting that installation from the box to the lamp is best done with solid conductors without twists; this rule must be followed not only when connecting a five-arm chandelier to a two-key switch, but also absolutely any lamp. The connection in the disconnect box and the connection in the chandelier are best done through the so-called terminal blocks. The conductors are clamped in them using a bolted connection or a special mechanism with a latch.

How to connect a chandelier with a remote control

Chandeliers controlled by a remote control are quite fashionable and convenient. This type of lamp is often equipped with LED or neon light-emitting equipment. This kind of light is considered very economical, but it is not designed for 220 volts. To do this, there is a device inside or separately called a driver that performs not only a step-down function, but also stabilization and short-circuit protection. An LED chandelier with a remote control is distinguished by a change in illumination (lamp power), a change in the lighting spectrum (cold or warm shade), a timer, and a sound indicator to search for the remote control.

Connecting a chandelier with a remote control does not necessarily mean that you do not need to install a light switch. But connecting the chandelier with two-button switch makes no sense in this situation. It’s just that these multi-lamp lamps have a special controller that operates at the frequency of the signal sent from the remote control and regulates the modes of the device. On the market you can also find separately sold controllers with remote controls for every taste and with many functions.

In any case, when connecting and installing any lamp at a height, you must follow safety rules not only with electrical equipment, but also with ladders and stands, so that the installation of the ceiling chandelier goes without problems.

Video about installation and connection of a chandelier

Most often, recessed ceiling lamps are used as lighting elements for the bathroom. Its installation is possible in suspended, tensioned, plasterboard, slatted ceiling. Spotlights can be with a movable outer part, which allows you to direct the light in the bathroom in a certain direction.

Please be aware that halogen lamps can become very hot.

To determine the number of built-in spotlights in the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the room: area, layout, color scheme.

If the bathroom area is small, then the main lighting function can be performed by one recessed ceiling lamp, located in the center between the mirror in the room and the door. If the bathroom is spacious, then recessed spotlights can be mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling. You can also additionally install a chandelier on the ceiling.

The recessed ceiling light for the bathroom differs from the spotlights in ordinary rooms in that it is more suitable for use in high humidity. It does not allow steam and water to pass through due to the plastic or glass located above the main part of the device. For safety reasons, it is better to use lamps whose power does not exceed 12-24 W. In the event of a short circuit or other problems in the bathroom, they will not harm human health.

Scheme of recessed ceiling lights for the bathroom.

Installation in a slatted suspended ceiling is necessary not only at the end of the renovation, but also if you simply decide to change the recessed lamp or move it to another place. Regardless of what type of lamps you choose, you can do the installation yourself. In addition, it is better to figure out for yourself how to assemble a recessed ceiling spotlight and install it in place. Simple fastening, ease of replacement and ease of maintenance make them increasingly in demand.

Ceiling lamps come in pendant, surface-mounted and recessed types. Spotlights have become very popular in last years. They appeared along with suspended ceilings and solved the issue of more competent lighting in each room. Each recessed ceiling spotlight provides a little light, but the advantage is that there can be any number of them on the ceiling, and they can be positioned as you please.

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Installation of recessed lamps in the ceiling

When calculating the number of lamps, you need to focus on the following rule: one recessed lamp is needed per 1 m² of room. The distance between them is about 30 cm, and the distance to the wall is about 20 cm. The installation locations of the lamps are planned before installation suspended ceiling. Wires are pulled to the attachment points, and if the ceiling is suspended, then fastening rings are installed at the specified points.

To install a suspended slatted ceiling, we will need the following tools and materials:

• junction box;
• insulating tape;
• electrical cable with clamps;
• drill with a long drill bit;
• protective caps for electrical wires;
• round drill attachment for making holes;
• wire cutters for removing insulation;
• pliers, screwdriver, safety glasses.

Scheme for installing lamps yourself.

When the ceiling is mounted, installation of recessed ceiling lamps occurs as follows:

1. Turn off the electricity and make sure there is no power to the room.
2. Decide on the places where you will need to install the lamps. Make markings using thin pencil lines;
3. Use safety glasses to protect your eyes from construction dust and crumbs.
4. Use a drill with a round bit to cut a round hole. required size(the housing must fit into it) in the ceiling. It should be slightly smaller than the decorative outer part lighting fixture. IN plasterboard ceiling It is better to make holes before puttying and finishing work.
5. Stretch the cable from the power source to the distribution box. To make the wiring process easier, leave at least 30 cm of cable free. To avoid further expansion of the holes, use a drill with a long drill bit.
6. Open junction box and connect the cable to it: remove the top layer of insulation from the end of the cable and connect the stripped wires to the wires of the box. Then the wires need to be twisted as follows: black to black, white to white, ground to ground. Next they are fastened with pliers. Protective caps are put on the connected wires.
7. Pack all the wires into a box and close the lid.

An integral part of the decor is the choice of lighting. Modern market offers wide choose chandeliers, differing in style, size and number of arms. But the biggest problem is connecting all the elements of the lamp into a single whole correctly. Therefore it is worth considering step by step instructions how to assemble a chandelier.

Checking the kit

At first glance, the contents of the chandelier box may seem like a pile of parts that have little connection with each other. However, the main components of any chandelier are approximately the same, which simplifies the installation process.

When opening the package, you should be extremely careful, as there is a risk of accidentally damaging its fragile parts. The kit must include the following elements:

• lampshades;
• horns;
• frame;
• terminal blocks;
• wires;
• fastening elements.

A mandatory component of the process will be checking the availability of all necessary parts. The package will necessarily contain a document containing an inventory of all the parts necessary to assemble the lamp. This will avoid misunderstandings that arise due to a missing part due to a manufacturing defect.

The next step will be attaching the horns. To do this, you need to unscrew the decorative nut on the body, and then remove the decorative cover. A nut and washer are removed from each horn, which are screwed back on as soon as the part takes its place in the housing groove.

When all the horns are in position, it is necessary to check the identity of the distance relative to all elements. If necessary, it makes sense to make adjustments. This principle of how to correctly assemble a chandelier with three arms is also applicable to other types of lamps.

Wiring connection for single-key switch

Most the hard part Installing a chandelier involves working with wiring. For ease of orientation different groups wires differ in color. And the difference in operation options depends on the type of switch.

If this device only has one button, then the wires in the lamp will be divided into two groups: neutral and phase. Before starting work, all wires must be checked for breaks to avoid interference in the process.

In this case, the wiring diagram in the chandelier is simple: first, remove the top cover of the housing. Then the wires coming from the horns are connected into 2 groups depending on the color. The two wires through which electricity flows to the horns are located inside the rod of the device. The assembled groups of wires are connected to them: phase to one wire, and neutral to the other.

To ensure insulation of the connection points, they are tightly twisted together and then closed with a special connector. The work is completed by installing the decorative cover and securing it with a nut.

If a two-button switch is used

The course of action will be slightly different when deciding on a lamp connected to a switch with two keys. In this case, the wires from the horns must be combined into 3 groups. Zeros form the first group. And the phase ones from all horns must be divided into two parts.

With an even number of horns, you can create the remaining two groups based on the principle of symmetry, separating even elements from odd ones. But when deciding how to assemble a 5-arm chandelier, you need to form groups at your own discretion.

Then, when you press one key, 2 light bulbs can light up, the other will be responsible for the remaining 3. And moving both keys to the active position will involve the operation of all light bulbs. All that remains is to connect the resulting groups and the supply wire. At the final stage of installing the chandelier, you can begin installing shades and other decorative elements.

Features of connecting a chandelier with remote control

Finally, it’s worth considering how to assemble a chandelier with a control panel. Although the principle of operation in this case is reminiscent of installing a lamp operating in one mode, sometimes it is necessary to make some adjustments to the process.

So, more attention You need to pay attention to the correct connection of the phase and neutral wires at the input and output. Some models of devices equipped with LED equipment may, in the event of an error, produce a slight glow when turned off. Based on this barely noticeable sign, you can determine the need to change the position of the wires on the terminals of the chandelier.

There is a separate question about connecting the wires to the remote control. remote control, which contains 4 wires. One of them serves as an antenna. It is often marked with a special sign, in the absence of which you will need to special device for diagnostics.

Let's summarize: installing a chandelier is a fairly simple process that you can do yourself. The main thing is to correctly connect the main elements of the device and correctly connect the wires depending on the type of switch.

Photo instructions on how to assemble a chandelier