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Types of Emergency Lighting: Indoor, Damp, and Wet-Rated (Guide)
This guide breaks down the types of emergency lighting you’ll actually specify—indoor, damp, and wet—so you can match each product to its environment. For exterior or wash‑down applications, start with...
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Emergency Light Batteries – Sealed Lead-Acid vs. Nickel-Cadmium
Last updated: October 2025 Battery Backup Emergency Lights Battery Backup Emergency Lighting Buyers Guide Visual Comparison Battery Types Testing Schedule Table of Contents UL 924 • NFPA 101 Educational Guide For Facility...
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Batteries For Emergency Lights and Exit Signs
This guide covers the essentials of batteries for emergency lights—why they’re needed, the types available, how to maintain them, and the key differences (lead-acid vs nickel-cadmium). We also include safe...
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Your Complete Guide to International Exit Signs & Safety Standards
Contents Overview Why Choose International Exit Signs Voltage Requirements Canadian Exit Signs Symbol Requirements “Running Man” Exit Signs Overview Every industrialized country in the world has their own requirements for...
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Hazardous Location Exit Signs – Class 1 Division 1 vs. Division 2
Installing exit signs in hazardous environments requires more than standard fixtures. In areas where flammable gases, vapors, dusts, or fibers are present, standard electrical equipment can become an ignition source....
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New York City Exit Sign Requirements – What You Need to Know
A plain-English breakdown of New York City exit sign requirements—how NYC differs from national code, what inspectors actually look for (legend size, color, housing, placement), and how to stay inspection-ready...
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International Emergency Lights – Global Power Compatibility
Power systems vary worldwide—so international emergency lighting must account for 220–240V inputs, 50/60 Hz frequency, and longer outage windows. This guide explains how to specify export-ready units (transformer swaps, 6/12/24V...
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Emergency Light Circuit Boards
Emergency light circuit boards (charger/driver/transfer) are the brain of a unit: they charge the battery on normal power, sense outages, switch to battery, and drive the LEDs for ≥ 90...
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Understanding Emergency Light Transformers – Function, Testing & Replacement
Emergency light transformers—what they do and how to spec/diagnose them. This guide explains line vs. low-voltage sections in unit equipment, how transformers interface with charger/driver boards, common failure symptoms, and...
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Emergency Light Voltage Drop
Need a straight-shooting guide to emergency light voltages and voltage drop? This spoke walks through system voltage (6V/12V/24V), wire sizing, and quick field math so your remote heads stay bright....
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Emergency Light Voltages – When to Use 3.6V, 6V or 12V Systems
Emergency light voltages—made simple. This technical note explains line (AC) input vs. battery/remote-head voltages, how dual-voltage chargers work, and what to match on labels so your units charge, transfer, and...
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Types of Exit Signs – Materials, Mounting, Ratings & Features
Exit signs come in a surprisingly wide variety. In U.S. commercial buildings, you’ll encounter LED exit signs, photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) signs, self-luminous tritium signs, sleek edge-lit models, heavy-duty steel units, combination...
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