We live in a society where fluorescent, neon and other lights come at the single flick of a switch. But we also live in a world where natural disasters and manmade accidents suddenly take away the electricity from our homes, schools and offices. Fortunately, we have the benefit of portable emergency lighting supplies to lean back on.
Tips on Choosing
Of course, not all emergency lights are created equal to every household's needs for the simple reason that each home has unique requirements in these products. The trick then is to choose the right system according to your needs that, in turn, depend on factors including the number of users, number of hours the lights are expected to be out, and the area to be lighted, among others. Here are tips in choosing these products.
Determine the frequency of power outages in your area. If these are common, then it makes perfect sense of always have stocks of portable emergency lighting supplies in your home.
List down the possible emergency lighting products that each room in the house and each member of the household may need in the event of a power outage. For example, your children may want overnight lights to keep away the dark while they sleep while the adults will need strong lights to perform household chores in the evening. The power output of these lights will obviously be different.
Plan to purchase the number of bulbs, batteries and other accessories for emergency lights based on the abovementioned factors.
You may have to sit down and plan for an hour at least before going out and buying these portable emergency lighting supplies. Keep in mind that the hour spent on this activity can lead to hours of time with the lights on in the house instead of bumping into each other in the dark.
Types to Choose From
Lighting supplies for emergency situations come in numerous types. We suggest taking your time going through these choices so as to choose the best products for your needs. Take note that the price tag is not the best barometer of the products' suitability for your home especially where the power output of the emergency lights are concerned.
Lamp Type - Halogen lamps offer outstanding illumination but can quickly drain the power generator. Twin compact fluorescent lights are also bright but without the drain on the batteries as well as the blinding glare. Series lights can be linked to provide brighter light for a wider area.
Power Sources - The beauty of portable emergency lighting supplies is the versatility of their power sources ranging from batteries to generators. Other products can even be powered using the vehicle dashboard.
Portability Feature - Emergency lamps can be either handheld or mounted on any surface. We suggest getting at least one of each type for emergencies in the home.
Power Management - Most emergency lighting supplies now feature warning indicators to inform users that a recharging must be made. In other batteries, however, we always suggest keeping a spare pair handy just in case the contents become ineffective in an emergency.
No matter which of the portable emergency lighting supplies chosen for your home, the most important things are to always keep them in stock and to know how to properly use them.
