Emergency Light Test Switch.

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Is it o.k. to use a non switched fused connection unit as an emergency light test switch? If not why not?


Z.

Why would you want to do that, to answer your question I can't a reason against it has it will still simulate power loss when testing. 


Regards Ts

With fish key switches the house owner can lose them, I have often found this situation.  Also the switches  can be left in the wrong position.

Testing Emergency Lighting - Bing video


Z.

If the customer loses the fish key you sell them another one, surprising how quickly they learn when charged. The latter point you raise is down to providing sufficient training and onsite documentation, honestly most customers can perform a quick visual if they know what they are looking for. 


I always run through test procedures with my clients on the annual check just to refresh their memories but they should be performing a weekly check anyway right? In other words they should get plenty of practice. 

Regards Ts

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Is it o.k. to use a non switched fused connection unit as an emergency light test switch? If not why not?


Z.

Why would you want to do that, to answer your question I can't a reason against it has it will still simulate power loss when testing. 


Regards Ts

With fish key switches the house owner can lose them, I have often found this situation.  Also the switches  can be left in the wrong position.

Testing Emergency Lighting - Bing video


Z.

If the customer loses the fish key you sell them another one, surprising how quickly they learn when charged. The latter point you raise is down to providing sufficient training and onsite documentation, honestly most customers can perform a quick visual if they know what they are looking for. 


I always run through test procedures with my clients on the annual check just to refresh their memories but they should be performing a weekly check anyway right? In other words they should get plenty of practice. 

Regards Ts