Battery Operated Exit Signs

Battery Operated Exit Signs Overview

Battery operated exit signs are the perfect exit sign solution for applications that do not have access to electricity. The cost of hiring an electrician to run electrical conduit and install an exit sign can be expensive, and a battery operated exit sign eliminates this cost.

Electrical exit signs feature battery backup systems. These small batteries constantly charge and then provide at least 90 minutes of power to the exit sign in case electrical power is lost during an emergency such as a fire or earthquake.

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The battery inside a battery operated exit sign would need to be much larger than the battery inside an electrical exit sign because the fixture would need to constantly operate the fixture, much longer than 90 minutes. Unfortunately, battery operated exit signs do not exist because there are no batteries small enough to fit inside an exit sign.

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Luckily, there are two exit signs that provide the non-electrical feature that a battery operated exit sign would provide. These non-electrical exit sign solutions are known as photoluminescent and self-luminous exit signs.

A battery operated exit sign might be a myth, but glow in the dark exit signs are not. They DO NOT require electricity and last up to 25 years.

Photoluminescent exit signs glow in the dark by absorbing light and then illuminating when dark conditions are present. Photoluminescent exit signs are suitable for indoor commercial applications where the lights are normally on when the building is occupied. Photoluminescent exit signs last for up to 25 years.

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If light is not available or the exit sign application is outside, install a self-luminous exit sign. Self-luminous exit signs use a glowing form of hydrogen gas called tritium, to glow constantly for up to 20 years. Self-luminous exit signs are suitable for all types of environments, including wet and freezing environments.

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Battery Operated Exit Sign Self Luminous

Self-luminous exit signs offer the same advantage of a battery operated exit sign, no electricity required! Plus, they have a 20 year lifespan.

Battery operated exit signs might not exist, but there are two non-electrical alternatives that will essentially provide you with what you are looking for, an exit sign that does not require electricity. Additionally, self-luminous and photoluminescent exit signs have no maintenance requirements for their entire lifespan, eliminating operating and maintenance costs.

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When shopping online many look for the most affordable price when making a purchase. This can be a good strategy as long as the quality fo the product is not an issue. So, it is understandable that some might be alarmed at the price of battery operated exits signs (photoluminescent and self luminous). Those that know a bit about exit signs, know that exit signs are battery powered in case of an electrical power outage.

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This is known as a "battery backup" system. All LED exit signs that use electricity feature a battery backup, which provides 90 minutes of emergency power to the exit sign in case of power loss. Battery operated exit signs might be a general conclusion that can be drawn from battery backup exit signs, but unfortunately it is incorrect. Battery operated exit signs cannot exist because the batteries would have no way to recharge and the sign would turn off within 2 hours.

Battery Powered Exit Sign Cost Effectiveness

Once educated on the reasons on why battery powered exit signs do not exist, most examine the cost of the two types of non-electrical exit signs that are offered through this online store. The glow in the dark exit sign begins at less than $70 and the self luminous exit sign begins at less than $140 per sign. This is much more than he cost of a plastic LED exit sign, which can surprise some. What is most important to note is, battery powered exit signs (self luminous and glow in the dark) do not require an electrician for installation. Installation of electrical LED exit signs by an electrician is costly, time consuming, and can be an overall annoying process that can cost hundreds of dollars. The beauty of battery powered exit signs is that there is no cost to install, simply install the sign yourself and save money instantly.

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After you battery operated exit sign is installed, there are no operating costs - making this sign even more cost effective. Couple that with the long lifespan (up to 25 years) of battery operated exit signs and the choice is clear. Non-electrical, essentially battery powered exit signs are the most cost-effective exit sign solution available today.

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Call us today at 800-480-0707 to talk more about self-luminous and photoluminescent exit signs. We have a friendly customer service representatives standing by that can help you place an order, answer a question, or provide more information on any of our exit signs.

If a battery operated exit sign is to be invented, the technology for batteries must become much, much more efficient. Unfortunately, the invention of something such as a battery operated exit sign seems far off in the future so until then consider a self-luminous or photoluminescent exit sign.