Alternatives for exit and emergency lighting

Exit signs are often on 24 hours a day. A simple way to save money on their running costs is to replace them with energy efficient LED exit signs.

The savings can be significant:

• A normal exit sign uses one or two 10W T8 tubes, which only last for up to 5,000 hours.
• New energy-efficient exit signs using LED lighting can last for up to 50,000 hours. At the same time, they reduce energy use by 50–70%.^[1]

In addition to saving on your energy costs, they also save you on the maintenance costs of replacing the T8 lighting tubes.

When undertaking changes to your emergency and exit lighting, ensure that all work done meets Australian Standard AS 2293.1—2005.^[2] For more advice, talk to an EcoSmart Electrician or a local electrician with experience in this area.