emergency lights

[moe786]

what kind of emergency light fittings should be used in an area were there are frequent power cuts about twice a day (abroad) and will not effect the light fittings life maintsined or non maintained

thanks

 

[electronicsuk]

I'm not aware of any fittings that are designed to be used as frequently as that. If you buy a good quality EM light then I wouldn't expect it to be a major problem, especially the small bulkhead-style fittings - these tend to use NiCd batteries, which like to see a bit of discharge now and then rather than being left on trickle all the time.

 

[holmslaw]

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[flameport]

A central battery system is likely to be better than individual fittings, as it can have significantly higher capacity, and only 1 set of batteries to maintain/replace.

If you get one with an inverter, you can use normal light fittings, which are either powered from the mains, or the battery/inverter unit when the power fails.