What Are Cold Weather Emergency Lights?

Cold weather emergency lights are basically emergency lights specifically built and designed for extremely cold environments. Lights in such harsh conditions have to be able to withstand the various elements. An emergency light is a device which is designed to provide illumination once the power goes off in a building. They can be used for a variety of purposes and come in models and styles to meet your specific need.

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The lights can be installed indoors or outdoors depending on their intended purpose. Emergency lights, however, are mainly used for two purposes which include safety and security. State and local regulations require that the lights be installed in buildings to assist during times of emergencies and provide security for people in and around the building. Emergency lights are used in combination with exit signs to ensure safety during times of power outages.

Emergency Lamps

These lights contain one or more incandescent bulbs or clusters of LED to provide the necessary illumination. They also come in a variety of designs for both aesthetic and practical needs. Certain designs are made to fit certain specific needs. For instance, emergency lights made for cold weather conditions will often contain a protective overhead covering to protect it from snow fall or hail.

Similarly, various situations depend on different types of designs. Different states will also have different requirements for their installation as far as commercial buildings are concerned. It is mandated by law that these regulations are to be followed at all times with all installations.

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This fluorescent wet location emergency light handles has the least maintenance requirements of any emergency light.

Cold weather emergency lights are only one of the many different types of emergency lights currently available on the market. Thermoplastic lights are used by many people as they offer both durability and affordability. Steel emergency lights are also popular choices used mainly for commercial and industrial sites. These lights come in a various configurations to meet the various types of installations that are possible in today’s commercial and industrial building.

Another option is architectural emergency lights which are most aesthetically pleasing in terms of design and form. These lights can be installed either inside or outside of facilities such as offices, retail stores, and educational settings.

Cold Weather Emergency Light Description

Extreme weather conditions, however, require a different type of light; thus and cold weather emergency lights. Normal lights exposed to the elements become quickly damaged in extreme weather conditions. Low temperature environments can damage certain bulbs if they lack adequate protective covering.

Cold weather emergency lights are also known as wet location emergency lights. This is because most cold weather emergency light applications are outdoors, where they are exposed to rain and possibly snow or sleet. Wet location emergency lights that are suitable for cold weather must be offered with an internal battery heater. The battery heater insures proper operation.

Cold Weather Emergency Lights are NEMA 4X rated and waterproof. Make sure to order with the battery heater!

Internal Battery Heater

Certain lights also start fluttering when placed in cold weather environments. For such scenarios, a set of emergency lights specifically made and designed to brave such harsh conditions is the ideal solution. These lights also have the option to come with an included heater. The heater option will help a great deal when the lights are installed in places where the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The battery heater insures the emergency light’s battery backup system operates effectively.

The internal heater in cold weather lights ensures at least 90 minutes of illumination after the power goes off. Most of these lights also come with a remote which allows you to test them. Cold weather emergency lights are not only efficient in providing illumination in harsh conditions, but they also have a certain visual flair which improves the aesthetics of the environment surrounding it.