Guest JimSim Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 Hi Would you please advise me what is the expected life of an Emergency lighting fixture. If there is a monthly short test and a yearly long test ifs the fixture battery and,inverter expected to last indefinitely , or is their a British or European standard minimum Quote
green-foam Posted June 21, 2013 Report Posted June 21, 2013 The lights should be tested once a month, short duration, and must be tested once a year for a minimum of 3 hours duration. The fixture itself could last for many years, but if any part fails in the test, that part should be replaced. As a rule of thumb the batteries will last for around 3 years. If the fitting has a florescent tube the life will depend on if the unit is maintained or non-maintained, in either case if the lamp has blackened ends / starting to turn black the tube will need replacing. Quote
Safelincs Posted June 22, 2013 Report Posted June 22, 2013 Most manufacturers do not give any extended warranties on emergency lighting. However, can I please mention at this point (sorry for the advertising), that Safelincs offers a 5 year warranty on emergency lighting although it is important to emphasise that - Maintained emergency lighting (always on) - batteries - bulbs are excluded from this warranty Harry Quote
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