LED Emergency Lights

LED emergency lights

An LED emergency light is a luminaire that stays charged from the mains and switches on using its own battery the moment the supply fails, lighting the escape route long enough for people to get out safely. It is the piece of equipment nobody looks at while everything works, and the only one that matters when the power goes. In shops, business premises and companies it is a basic part of the installation: emergency lighting is regulated, so it is worth checking the requirements that apply to your activity and your premises before deciding how many units you need and where.

Maintained or non-maintained: the key difference

This is the first decision when choosing. A non-maintained luminaire is off under normal conditions and only lights up when the supply is cut: it goes unnoticed, it does not draw power for light continuously and it is the usual choice in offices, shops and warehouses. A maintained luminaire is lit at all times, including on mains power, and when the cut happens it carries on running from its battery. It makes sense where the sign has to be visible at all times, for example rooms with low ambient light, cinemas, venues or hospitality premises with dim lighting.

The self-test function and savings on inspections

Models with self-test check the condition of the battery and the LED by themselves, at regular intervals, and warn you through an indicator light if something is not responding as it should. The benefit is immediate: there is no need to go unit by unit simulating power cuts to find out whether they work, so maintenance stops being a manual task and becomes a visual check. In installations with many luminaires, such as warehouses, large offices or buildings with several floors, the hours saved are considerable, and above all you cut the risk of having a faulty unit without knowing it.

IP65 models for garages, basements and damp areas

The IP65 protection rating means the luminaire is protected against dust and against water jets, which makes it suitable for environments where a standard emergency unit would not last: garages and car parks, basements, storage rooms, plant rooms, industrial kitchens, washing areas and covered outdoor spaces. In these places damp and dust are the most common cause of early failure, so choosing an IP65 LED emergency light from the start saves you replacing it later.

Where to place them: exits, corridors and stairs

• Exits and escape doors: right above the opening, so the way out is identified immediately.
• Corridors: spread along the route, with no dark stretches between one and the next.
• Stairs and changes of level: the points with the highest risk of falling, and they need light of their own.
• Distribution boards and fire-fighting equipment: so they can be found and used without general lighting.
• Toilets and windowless spaces: where a power cut leaves total darkness.

They are installed on the wall or on the ceiling depending on the shape of the space and the height available, and always by qualified personnel. You will find recessed, surface-mounted and discreetly designed formats that will not spoil the look of the premises.

At FactorLED you will find wall and ceiling LED emergency lights for shops, businesses and companies, with maintained and non-maintained options, self-test and IP65 models. Choose the units your installation needs and get it ready.

Frequently asked questions about LED emergency lights

How does an emergency light work?

It stays charged from the mains and, when the supply fails, it switches on automatically powered by its internal battery.

What is the difference between maintained and non-maintained?

The non-maintained one is off while there is power and only lights up when the supply is cut. The maintained one is always lit and carries on running from the battery after the cut.

What does the self-test function give you?

The luminaire checks the battery and the LED by itself at set intervals and warns you if it detects a fault, which cuts down on manual inspections.

When do I need an IP65 emergency light?

When it goes in garages, basements, damp areas or covered outdoor spaces, where dust and water can damage a luminaire without that protection.