For good natural lighting and ventilation, battery rooms should have opening windows high in the walls, with blinds to prevent direct sunlight shining on the cells.
For good natural lighting and ventilation, battery rooms should have opening windows high in the walls, with blinds to prevent direct sunlight shining on the cells. Hot direct sunlight can cause separations to become bleached. Artificial lighting should also provide sufficient lighting for cells to be inspected and readings taken.
At temperatures below that level the battery may not have sufficient capacity to perform its required duty. For good natural lighting and ventilation, battery rooms should have opening windows high in the walls, with blinds to prevent direct sunlight shining on the cells. Hot direct sunlight can cause separations to become bleached.
How much light do you need for a battery room?
An objective to shoot for would be 50 to 60 foot-candles at the maintenance task level. In many cases, supplemental portable lighting systems will be used to achieve adequate light levels in all areas of the battery room.
Do battery rooms need adequate lighting?
Battery rooms require adequate lighting since the recording of regular readings of voltage, specific gravity, and electrolyte level is essential. These are required to ensure the battery's long lifespan. Therefore, the lighting used in these rooms must not only be sufficient but also resistant to corrosion from acid fumes.
Indoor battery operated lamps allow you to incorporate atmospheric design touches to your living space. Darker areas of rooms can now become the centre of attention with a light that does not need wiring or a plug socket.
How should battery room light fixtures be installed?
The battery room light fixtures should be designed and installed to properly coordinate with the battery racking for maximum usable illumination of lower tier racks. This usually means installing fixtures over the maintenance aisles. An objective to shoot for would be 50 to 60 foot-candles at the maintenance task level.