This tube screws directly into the existing lamp socket in most cases, making the conversion very easy. LED fixtures can be purchased with or without a battery backup and will last over 50years while significantly reducing maintenance costs. The following table shows the expected maintenance schedule for the different types of exit fixture lamps. Add on labor costs for replacing incandescents, and your savings with other systems would be even greater. 50 years Things to Remember Retrofits are available for a wide range of exit light sizes and every exit light converted saves money year-round.
Installation is fast and easy.
Look for the UL-approved label as an indication of a safe kit. Be sure new fluorescent lamps provide adequate light for exits. If an exit light is the only light visible, some fire codes may require that it have two bulbs. Cold weather conditions influence fluorescent lamps and ballasts, decreasing light output. LED exit lights work well under these conditions.