Emergency 110V Rope Light and Strip Light: how does it work?
Emergency Rope Light, or emergency LED Strip Light, is normal 110V Rope Light with a battery pack plugged in line. While the mains is on, the pack charges and the Strip Light runs as normal. When the mains fails, the pack takes over and keeps the Strip Light running for up to 3 hours at reduced brightness, so stairwells and escape routes stay lit.
The pack: 138223
| Emergency time | Up to 180 minutes, at reduced brightness |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Up to 100m of Rope Light per pack: two standard 50m reels plugged together, or 100m of super bright Rope Light (wired in parallel) |
| Input | 100 to 277V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Charge time | 24 hours |
| Protection | IP65 |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Connections | Pre-wired 16A plug and socket |
Why you need it
HSE guidance is that where escape routes need artificial light, you provide emergency lighting that comes on if the primary lighting fails. On a construction site that usually means stairwells, corridors and the route to the exit. Strip Light is already the best way to light a stairwell evenly; the emergency pack means it doesn't go dark when a breaker trips or the generator stops.
How to set it up
- Plug the pack in line between the 110V supply and the Strip Light reel.
- Leave it on charge for 24 hours before you rely on it.
- Test it by switching off the supply and walking the route.
- Use one pack for every 100m of Rope Light. Ask us if you're not sure how many packs your layout needs.
Other emergency options
- Emergency Festoon (132706): 50m, IP54, 3 hours at 10% output. The UK's first Emergency Festoon.
- Emergency conversion pack (137646): turns standard 110V Festoon, or a Floodlight up to 100W, into emergency lighting for 3 hours.
- Emergency Site Fittings: 2ft 110V LED fittings with a built-in emergency module (134740, 134862).
For the whole picture, see how to light a stairwell on a construction site and our 110V LED Strip Light guide.
