Lighting School
Luminaire/Lamp is the general term we use to describe a light source. You can use it for any type, e.g., bathroom lamp or bathroom luminaire. To use a collective term to describe the entire luminaire/lamp. Base, cover, and light source = luminaire/lamp.
Light source is what makes light emanate from the luminaire/lamp. It's the source that emits light; in many cases, these are replaceable, but in new LED luminaires, they are integrated into the lamp/luminaire. For example, new LED spotlights. When it comes to different light sources, there are also different types of sizes, these sizes are called bases. It is the base of the light source that tells you which type to buy for your lamp/luminaire. For example, the most common in Sweden is called E27, while its smaller sibling is E14.
Luminaire/Lamp when you need to find the right choice for your luminaire, you must know that in certain environments, there are different IP classes for these. For example, if you are going to install an outdoor luminaire, IP44 applies in most cases. This also applies to installation in bathrooms below a certain ceiling height. If it is normal spaces such as bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens, you can choose from most luminaires. For example, you can install a luminaire that is designed for outdoor use indoors if you think it suits your space.
But which luminaire where?
Of course, there are no 100% answers to what you want to install where, but we can give you a rough indication of what is usually installed in which places.
Home (inside)–> Spotlights, design luminaires.
Home (outside)–> Facade luminaires, fluorescent luminaires & bollards.
Office–> Pendant luminaires, 60×60 luminaires.
Warehouse–> Fluorescent luminaires, plafonds.
Stairwell–> Plafond
Shop–> Fluorescent luminaires, 60×60 luminaires, Global trac Spotlight
Brightness is measured in lumens abbreviated as lm, which indicates the amount of light emitted from the light source in the luminaire.
Therefore, under no circumstances should you look at the power of a luminaire today, as this does not give you anything measurable.
How do I know if the light from the lamp I'm planning to buy is good or not? A spotlight installed at normal indoor ceiling height with 500 lumens provides a good amount of light. Besides brightness, you also need to consider the number.
To measure lumens in the
right place, there are different requirements, e.g., 400 lux in these areas and 800 lux in shop aisles as an example.
There is no requirement for how your home should be lit; instead, it's more about adapting your lighting to what you want to illuminate.
It says 3000K on a lamp, what does that mean?
If we start with K, it means Kelvin, and it indicates the type of color emitted from the light source.
The standard colors are listed here for you.
- 2700K = standard yellow
- 3000K = standard white
- 4000K = extra white
- 6500K = sunlight white