Lighted Exit Signs

A lighted exit sign is a rectangular box with electric lightbulb inside it. It also has two hollow cylindrical hinges for balanced support. Lighted exit signs are of mostly used in theaters, stadiums, companies, colleges, schools, etc. The text "EXIT" is either displayed in English or local language. These signs are made according to OSHA, UL-924, NEC standards.

Many exit signs come along with a battery back up, so that they remain lit even during power failure. Lead batteries are the most recommended ones for lighted exit signs because of their long lasting quality. During power failure, the lead battery lights the exit sign in no span of time because of which, the exit signs are always lit.

LEDs are light emitting diodes. Most of the exit signs use LED technology. Since LEDs are splinter proof and resistant to moisture, they are safest and the most preferred exit signs. They consume less energy and hence are the greenest solution available. Most of the signs last for a long time and require minimum maintenance. Exit signs may stop working during accidents and calamities like fire and flood. In most countries, the exit sign is green because, red color usually indicates prohibited activities.

Some exit signs are independent and do not require battery or electricity. They work on tritium instead of electricity. For safety purpose, tritium is sealed in a glass tube. Such kind of exit signs are referred to as self-luminous exit signs. They work on the same mechanism as fluorescent lights do. In some areas, usage of self-luminous exit signs is prohibited. These exit signs are the most expensive ones. Since these exit signs contain radioactive substances, care should be taken while disposing them.

Here is some information on a few lighted exit signs:

Basic Lighted LED EXIT SIGNs
The dimension of this sign board is 12.5*8.6*1.6. It lasts for at least 25 years and is fully automated. Energy consumption of this sign board depends on the color of the letters to be displayed. Red colored letters require 2 watts energy while green color requires 3 watts and hence red lettered sign board is inexpensive as compared to green lettered sign board.

Compact LED EXIT sign with Emergency Lighting
As compared to other sign boards, this one is the slimmest and also the most compact. This exit sign board does not require much maintenance and lasts for more than 25 years. It is the most preferred in damp locations. The life of its battery is 10 years and the battery used is 6 volt premium battery, made of pure lead.

LED Exit Sign with Swivel Emergency Lighting
It comes along with 4 emergency lights, of which, two are movable and square while the other two are louvered down emergency lights. Its design is compact with a neutral finish. This type of exit sign is double platted and it has a mountable ceiling.

Edgelite LED Exit Signs
This exit sign is ideal for commercial and industrial purposes. These are expensive as compared to other exit signs but their installation process is very simple. It is the most reliable sign board when it comes to durability. Energy required for this exit sign is less than 2 watts.

Emergency Lighting
It has two 5.4 wedge based tungsten lamps. It can operate for 100 minutes on the battery and is mounted on a wall or the ceiling and comes with a solid state charger.

Lighted exit signs require less maintenance and are available at a reasonable price. So, with high quality and some maintenance, your exit signs will be lit forever, thus proving to be of big help in emergencies.