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πŸ’‘ Lithonia Lighting EI500-M12 Fluorescent Fixture Review

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πŸ’‘ Lighting Components, πŸ’‘ Industrial Electrical

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Description of πŸ’‘ Lithonia Lighting EI500-M12 Fluorescent Fixture

Sealed, maintenance-free, high-temperature nickel-cadmium battery. Specification-grade emergency ballast operates one 2', 4' or u shaped fluorescent t8 bulb providing 500 lumens of light output. Durable thermoplastic/metal housing resists impact & corrosion. Automatic battery recharge after 90-minute discharge. Meets life safety codes.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not much light in battery backup mode.

This product is easy to install but produces little light in standby mode. It is used in a small elevator and barely illuminates the elevator until about "twilight level". If you need an acceptable light on battery power, look elsewhere.

Pros
  • Light output 500 lumens
Cons
  • dull package

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Indispensable in the event of a power failure, especially when there are elderly people in the house.

Seems to work with custom LED tubes and we love having emergency lighting in case of a power outage. Special LED bulbs require T8 ballast and work great with battery ballast. I haven't spotted them yet, but I don't turn off the power when it's 116 degrees outside. This allows people to reach flashlights, candles, etc. without groping around in the dark.

Pros
  • Tough thermoplastic/metal body that resists impact and corrosion
Cons
  • Crumpled

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not as bright as I would like and the bulk order rejection rate was disappointing.

Of the cheaper fluorescent emergency batteries, this brand is probably the best, but they don't glow particularly brightly when on. So keep that in mind if this is important. For my needs for this product in church hallways, classrooms and bathrooms, it gets the job done. But it can be too dark for high lights. Also, out of the 35+ I ordered in total, I had about 7 that didn't hold or charge after installation. Checked that everything is properly plugged in and properly connected. Luckily the…

Pros
  • Life Safety Compliant
Cons
  • Unreliable