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naplespete57
03-03-2009, 11:56 AM
277 volt emergency light is not working at a plant I am working at. So far I have replaced the battery, didn't help. I do have 277 coming in and when I press the test button the lights come on ever so dimmly for a a second or to. Have inspected for loose wires or burn spots but have found neither. Is there anything else I can do besides replacing the unit?

Thanks as always!
Pete

Rewire
03-03-2009, 12:20 PM
when you replacexd the batery did you allow 24 hours for it to charge

naplespete57
03-03-2009, 01:03 PM
Yes, it charged for approx 3 days.

Thanks

Rewire
03-03-2009, 01:50 PM
I would swap this battery with one from another pack that you have tested. If you still get dim light check transformer.

qcroanoke
03-03-2009, 02:00 PM
277 volt emergency light is not working at a plant I am working at. So far I have replaced the battery, didn't help. I do have 277 coming in and when I press the test button the lights come on ever so dimmly for a a second or to. Have inspected for loose wires or burn spots but have found neither. Is there anything else I can do besides replacing the unit?

Thanks as always!
Pete

Sounds like the charger board has gone out.
I'd go to the supply house and buy another light and be done with it.

satcom
03-03-2009, 02:14 PM
277 volt emergency light is not working at a plant I am working at. So far I have replaced the battery, didn't help. I do have 277 coming in and when I press the test button the lights come on ever so dimmly for a a second or to. Have inspected for loose wires or burn spots but have found neither. Is there anything else I can do besides replacing the unit?

Thanks as always!
Pete

Usually it is always more cost effective, to just replace the unit.

JES2727
03-03-2009, 06:51 PM
I've had similar problems with the same type of fixture. I don't waste time with them anymore. When they fail I either replace the fixture or remove the battery altogether and install an LZ-2 nearby.