Emergency Lights with Battery Packs

Emergency lights with battery packs are also known as emergency lights with battery backup systems. All emergency lights contain battery backup systems because that is what is used to operate the light fixture after AC electrical power is lost. Emergency lights are required in buildings that do not have emergency backup power generators that keep the lights on in the case of a power outage. Emergency lights have been in use for more than 50 years. Before the introduction of emergency lights, occupants in buildings that lost power during a fire struggled to find the nearest exit pathway. So, emergency lights were introduced with the purpose of helping occupants safely and effectively exit a building during emergencies where AC electrical power is lost. Emergency lights come in many different styles, sizes, and shapes. Consider the type of application you have and this will help you figure out what type of emergency light fixture will be suitable.

Battery backup systems have evolved over time. When they first were introduced one battery pack provided backup support for a whole floors worth of emergency light fixtures. Over time the efficiency of batteries has improved while their size has decreased, allowing modern units to feature their own internal battery backup system. All emergency lights come with simple push buttons to test the capability of the battery and lamp heads. Proper testing of your emergency lights is an important part of adhering to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency) regulations. You should test your emergency lights for 90 seconds each month and for 90 minutes once per year. Exitsigns.net manufactures many emergency light models that can be equipped with auto-testing and self-diagnostic testing options that make testing very simple. Our infrared testing is the simplest, simply walk around your floor and record the automatic test results through an infrared remote.

Thermoplastic emergency lights are the most popular type of emergency light that we produce. Affordable and durable, the EL-1 thermoplastic emergency light begins at less than $20 and comes with a five-year warranty. The EL-1 is available in housing colors of black or white and easily installs on to walls, ceilings, and junction boxes. All the necessary installation hardware and instructions are included with the unit. Call us today for a more in-depth consultation and to help you find the right emergency light for your installation.

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