How to attach the lamp to the table?

The desk should be well lit, regardless of who is sitting behind it - office worker, journalist, amateursocializing in social networks or schoolchildren. This is especially important if natural light is insufficient or there is none at all. A modern table lamp will help you very much, if it is properly positioned and properly assembled. How to attach the lamp to the table? Now we will discuss this.

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Two words about

models Desk lamps are produced by many electrical equipment companies. The greatest consumers love brands:

• Camelion;
• Odeon;
• Uniel;
• Lussole;
• Brilliant,
• Globo;
• Feron.

On sale there are products of other companies. The price range and specifications are very diverse, so the choice entirely depends on the needs of a particular user.

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Similarities and differences

Before assembling a table lamp that is attached to a table, it is very useful to understand what kind of lights there are for a workstation. All without exception table lamps are designed for local lighting. As for the differences, they are much more:

• kind of lamps;
• power;
• mains voltage;
• mounting method;
• housing material;
• design of the lampshade.

Power and voltage

For sale there are devices designed to use several types of lamps:

• ;
• LED light;
• fluorescent.

As table lamps in the general lighting of the room play a supporting role, then the lamps in them are not particularly bright. For example, the standard incandescent lamp power is 60 W.

Important! In the vast majority of table lamps are designed for the voltage in the network of 220 V. However, among them there are those that are made by other standards - for example, you need a voltage of 110 V or 127 V. This is indicated on the label and in the manual. This voltage is not everywhere, so before you go to the store, you should inquire about the parameters of the electricity network in your home.

It can also happen that you did not pay attention to the marking and bought a device designed for 127 V, while in the house 220 V. Do not rush to throw out the purchase right away - it is quite possible that there is a way out of the situation:

• to power the device througha step-down transformer;
• see instructions - it is possible that the device can be switched;
• to connect in series 2 identical lamps - however, their light will be less bright, and the spectrum will slightly shift to the red side.

Attachment method

On sale still there are fixtures which are simply put on a table. This option is common for many, it has its advantages, and most important of them - the lamp can move on the table, move to another room or even completely take out into the garden and connect to the network using an extension cord, if you suddenly thought of settling in the evening in a deckchairand have a little reading before going to bed. However, dignity very quickly turns into a flaw, especially if there is an unwary tenant in the house or a not very well-bred cat. One awkward movement, and a lamp on the floor.

Therefore, it is much more convenient to install the luminaire rigidly. Asked the question, how to fix the table lamp to the table, look, what are the fastenings. On sale, you probably will find several options. The lamp can be fixed:

• to the table on the clamps;
• to the table on the clothespin;
• to the computer on the suckers;
• to the wall above the table on a special bracket.

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Select the lamp

A little acquainted with the theory, it's time to move on to practice - that is, to choose a device. Design, of course, is important - every detail in the room must correspond to the general style of the interior, this applies to lighting fixtures. Grandma's heavy lamp, which has a shade with brushes, probably still works, but does it look good in your room? Only if the whole situation is in your Retro style, then this rarity is not priced. In all other cases, it is better to choose something more modern and less bulky.

When buying, you need to consider three main considerations:

1. The luminaire should be comfortable.
2. He must perform his functions qualitatively.
3. Do not allow the lamp to clutter the table.

Convenience

Modern lighting fixtures are suitable for both a conventional desk and a computer desk. They have several useful details that allow this. For example, a tripod. It is mobile, and it can be provided by two simple devices:

• flexible tube;
• rigid tripod.

Handset

A flexible tube is inserted into the wires leading to the light source. The tube can be:

• metal;
• plastic.

The exterior view and structure is similar to the one to which the shower bowl is attached, and the function is similar, only in one case it correctly directs the flow of water, and in the other - the light. When buying, you need to pay attention to how easily this part is bent. If this can be done effortlessly - you can easily direct the light flow to where you need:

• in front of you;
• up;
• aside;
• down.

Important! Do not forget to also check how well it is possible to fix this element in the desired position. The tube should not bend without your desire, solely under the weight of your own lampshade.

Tripod

This part consists of two parts. Both of them are rigid, and with each other are fastened by a turning mechanism. If you need to change the direction of the light flux, you simply move the lamp. The halves of the tripod, fastened with a screw, change position relative to each other. The tripod is also connected to the lampshade by means of a role mechanism. This allows you to change the direction of light, slightly turning the cap.

Mobility

As the modern lamp is equipped with a device that allows you to direct light to any place, it does not have to be moved around the table to illuminate any other area. That is, it can and should be fixed, especially since it gives a lot of advantages. How is the table lamp fixed to the table? One of two ways:

• on clamps;
• on the clothespin.

In the first case, the luminaire is mounted on the edge of the counter using a clamp and a screw. The screw is twisted, the lamp does not move until you decide to move it to another location. When you need it, you can unscrew the screw and remove the device without any additional tools.

The second option is even simpler - fastening works exactly the same as any other clothespin. To remove the lamp from the table, you only need to press the plate.

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Advantages of the fixed lamp

Regardless of how you prefer to attach the lamp to the table, the fixture with the fixture has a number of advantages: the

• can not be accidentally dropped onto the floor;The
• base hardly takes up space on the table;
• lamp does not lose mobility.

Lampshade

Modern lampshades for table lamps are extremely simple and, at the same time, elegant and functional. They can be:

• made of metal;
• made of plastic;
• made of glass.

The choice of material depends on what the table is made of:

• The metal lamp fits to any surface.
• Above the top, finished with plastic, it will be better to look a shade made of the same material.
• But the glass with opaque plastic is not very well combined - this lamp will decorate a wooden or steel surface.

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We equip the desktop

Before attaching the table lamp to the table, it makes sense to think that the workplace is intended, first of all, for it to work. That is, decorative elements play a secondary role. Therefore:

• Preference should be given to a concise and practical model - preferably with a wide lampshade, which will provide illumination of a large surface of the countertop. In this case, the device itself should not be large.
• Pay attention to the manufacturer:
  1. German company Brilliant produces excellent table lamps. They are convenient, easy to attach, easy to remove and are relatively inexpensive.
  2. The Austrian company Globo has long been known on the international market. Lamps of this brand can be either with a tripod or with a flexible tube. They are miniaturized, they can work on both incandescent lamps and LEDs.
  3. Many users praise the products of the Polish company Lussole - lighting devices on tripods with a wide lampshade. Lamps are reliable, convenient and very stylish look, and they are quite cheap compared to Western European counterparts.

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Mounting the lamp

In order to attach the lamp to the clamps, no additional tools and tools are needed. Everything is in the package. You can install it:

• on the edge of the countertop;
• on the bookshelf if it hangs over the table.

Qualitative models from solid manufacturers clamps are made of good durable metal, capable of withstanding a lot of pressure, so you can not be afraid that they will collapse under strong pressure.

Important! On sale, you can find Chinese fakes, which are not always made from quality materials: if you get a lamp from an unknown manufacturer, fasten it carefully.

What does it consist of?

Any lamp that is attached to a table has several elements:

• itself lamp;
• basis;
• two-part tripod on hinge;
• clamp.

In turn, the clamp also consists of several parts - in the package it is assembled. It includes:

• plate;
• clamp;
• screw or lever, which controls the pressing of the tripod to the table top.

Important! Before installing the lamp, read the instructions - the procedure is simple, but you need to know all the subtleties.

Installation of

So, you bought a lamp, examined what it consisted of, and read the instruction. Then the order of the steps to attach the lamp to the table will be as follows:

1. Choose a place on the countertop - do not make any notes.
2. Place the purchased lamp on this place.
3. If the clamp plate and screw are tightly pushed, move them apart.
4. Place the clamp so that the edge of the table top is between the plate and the screw.
5. Having adjusted the required position, carefully screw the screw clockwise.
6. Turn the screw until the base is rigid.

Important! Do not make great efforts when twisting the screw, otherwise - you can break either the clamp or the table top.

From the method of fastening the lamp depends on your convenience in the future, so consider the option of installing and positioning the lighting fixture in advance, then the result will be satisfied.