Can I put a recessed light in a shower?

Bathroom recessed lighting offers a clean, modern look that blends into the architecture of the bath space. And, unlike regular wall or ceiling mounted light fixtures, recessed bath lights can be installed in shower stalls or over tub areas.

Can recessed lights be used in shower?

Recessed lights are not ideal for task lighting around the vanity but can be used in showers or over a tub.

What kind of light can be used in a shower?

MR16 or PAR20 halogen lamps are common for shower recessed lighting, but newer LED recessed retrofits on the market enable you to incorporate energy-efficient LED lighting into your bathroom.

Can you put LED lights in the shower?

LED lights have drastically increased the lighting options available for wet environments like bathrooms and showers.

Do you need a special light fixture for shower?

Of course, a light bulb that is compatible with the bathroom and light fixture is critical for a shower light. Traditionally, halogen lamps have been used, but more and more people are opting for LED models for a far more energy efficient lighting system.

Does a shower light need to be GFCI protected?

A. Master electrician Sean Kenney responds: The short answer is yes. Although the NEC does not require either the switch or the light fixture to be GFCI-protected, most lighting fixtures designed for use in a shower stall require GFCI protection to meet UL requirements.

What is wet rated lighting?

Wet rating refers to locations where your wet rated outdoor lighting fixture might encounter dripping water, rain, or other liquid that could flow or splash on or against your LED bulb or LED light fixture. When a light will come into contact with rain or snow outside, you want wet rated LEDs placed there.

Is a shower considered a damp or wet location?

Indoor locations like showers are also considered wet locations. If an area can have water splash or flow with direct contact to a light fixture, then it is considered a wet location. Most of Dutton Brown Design’s light fixtures are UL Listed for dry locations.

Can you put a dry rated light in a bathroom?

Dry-rated lights typically handle low levels of moisture in bathrooms nicely because ventilation prevents the accumulation of too much condensation. In short, unless you’re wiring fixtures in close proximity to your shower, you can use dry-rated lights for most bathroom locations.

Are LED downlights suitable for bathrooms?

The Tiltable and Dimmable 3000K 10W LED Downlight is another great lighting option for your bathroom. It has an IP rating of IP65, meaning it is water-resistant and suitable for use inside wet areas such as near a bathtub and above your shower.

Do you need special downlights for a bathroom?

Only 12V SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) equipment can be used. Requires a minimum of IP44. This is the area directly above a bath and within a shower cubicle, up to 2.25M in height. Same as above, requires a minimum of IP44.

Do you need special down lights for a bathroom?

The answer to this one is probably “YES”. Great care must be taken when selecting a bathroom light as all bathroom lighting must conform to the current regulations which are designed with safety in mind – where you have electricity and water there is an increased risk and this is why the regulations are quite specific.