June 21, 201312 yr comment_5576 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 Report
June 21, 201312 yr comment_5579 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. Report
June 22, 201312 yr comment_5587 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 Report
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