FAQ: Why Choose a Tritium Exit Sign?

One of the most frequently asked exit sign questions is, why is choose a tritium exit sign?

Tritium exit signs are tritium powered, no electricity required! Plus, they have a 20 year lifespan.

Tritium Self-Luminous exit signs are very widely used for the many beneficial qualities they possess. They are especially efficient in providing an illuminated exit sign in areas where there is difficulty in powering a conventional exit sign. Areas which have inadequate lighting prevent photo luminescent exit signs from functioning properly. In these situations a self luminous exit sign is a better option as it will be more visible. These signs also come in many different colors to fill any specific needs you may have and they are used in commercial buildings throughout the world such as hotels, movie theatres, and museums.

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Advantages to Tritium Exit Signs

Some of the many advantages to using these signs are that they don’t require any form of electricity to function, which means they can be placed anywhere you need them, without the need for a nearby electrical circuit. They are powered by tritium which is green in color and allows the exit signs to stay illuminated. Tritium is a gas and is among the safest of the radioactive materials in the world and has also been approved by Federal authorities for use in these exit signs. The tritium gas will illuminate these signs for approximately 10 to 20 years depending on the model you purchase.

Tritium exit signs are also built very strong and they meet the requirements to be deemed explosion proof. They are so durable that they also are virtually weatherproof as well, making them perfect for any exterior signage you may need. These signs also do not require any maintenance and since they don’t rely upon electricity to function, they are a breeze to install. Simply place the sign where you need it and all is finished.

Tritium Exit Sign Technology

Self luminous tritium exit signs contain a set of individual tritium gas filled tubes which are housed in a protective plastic case which is designed specifically to withstand any sort of tampering. The sign also comes with a high impact plastic shield in the front to provide further protection of the tritium tubes. These signs are also tested rigorously to help ensure that they do not fail after proper installation in normal environments. In the rare occurrence that one of the tubes should break, the gas will simply get dispersed into the atmosphere as hydrogen, as tritium is a hydrogen isotope.

Tritium exit sign fixtures are used in commercial buildings, such as hotels and movie theatres, there is also a need for a certain amount of aesthetic quality too. These signs come in various color configurations to meet almost any design specification by offering the selection of both the background color and also the color of the light itself.

Overall Value

Self-luminous exit signs not only make great signs with their high visibility but they also help in reducing costs by making use of tritium gas as an energy source rather than other expensive energy sources. And with all the choices available, you are sure to find something that will meet your needs.