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Your Guide to Central Battery Luminaires and Central Battery Systems.

When it comes to emergency lighting, reliability and efficiency are critical. A well-designed system ensures safe evacuation and compliance with emergency lighting regulations. In this blog, we’ll explore Central Battery (Slave) Luminaires, where they are used, their benefits, and some considerations to keep in mind. What is a Central Battery (Slave) Luminaire? A central battery […]

Understand the Differences: Static Inverter, UPS, and CBU

When it comes to ensuring uninterrupted power supply and reliable emergency lighting, it’s crucial to understand the distinct roles and functionalities of static inverters, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and Central Battery Units (CBU). Each system has unique characteristics tailored to specific applications, and knowing these differences can help in making informed decisions for your emergency […]

Working at night and emergency lighting

Emergency lighting is crucial for several reasons when working at night: Safety: Working in low-light conditions increases the risk of accidents. Emergency lighting ensures that escape routes, hazards, and safety equipment are visible in the event of a power outage or other emergency, reducing the risk of trips, falls, and other accidents. Emergency Response: In […]

Why choose LiFePO4?

In recent years, the advancements in battery technology have been revolutionary in various sectors. As one of the most critical components of emergency lighting systems, choosing the right battery can make all the difference. In this blog, we will discuss the advantages of LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries over NiCD (Nickel Cadmium) batteries for emergency […]

Electric Vehicles and the common myths

If you are considering swapping to an electric car, you are likely to have heard all the misconceptions regarding owning one. Electric vehicle technology has developed quickly in recent times but limits of early technology are still considered reasons not to make the switch to an EV. Let’s unpick the top three common myths to […]

Where should Fire Alarm Call Points be positioned?

A fire alarm call point or manual call point, provides an opportunity to manually raise the alarm in the event of a fire. The button, which is usually placed behind breakable glass, is pushed raising the alarm and so alerting everyone in the building.  They add another safety measure to a fire alarm system by […]

Why Do I Need a UPS?

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] Why Do I Need a UPS? A sudden loss of power will disrupt most business operations and lead to an inability to trade or communicate. It can also cause data loss, hardware failure, production loss, and in some cases even put someone’s life in danger. A UPS or uninterruptible power supply is a […]

What is an IP Rating?

Many of us will have heard or used the term ‘IP Rating’, but what does the term mean? How does it affect what you’re looking for? What do the numbers mean? IP or Ingress Protection ratings are used to give customers a clear indication of the item’s resistance against intrusion from foreign bodies. There are […]

Central battery back-up system or self-contained emergency luminaires?

[siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] What is the best option? Central battery back-up system or self-contained emergency luminaires? Both have their own advantages. Depending on the project, the decision to use either is likely to be dependent on cost, layout and the size of the building(s). If an installation has long lasting low maintenance as a priority then […]

Guidance on Emergency Lighting Systems

[siteorigin_widget class=”kad_image_widget”][/siteorigin_widget] A Reference Guide INTRODUCTION This guide is written, offering practical guidance for contractors undertaking work on emergency lighting systems. It does not attempt to replace any of the parts of BS 5266. You can find more detailed technical recommendations by following the existing standards. Anyone undertaking works on Emergency Lighting Systems should have copies […]

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