Portalac Batteries for Emergency Systems

Many buildings that are intended for commercial use must have security as well as emergency systems in place. These systems provide safety to the building in times of emergency situations resulting from loss of power. In order for these systems to function properly they must have access to another type of power source- a battery.

What is Portalac? Portalac is a battery brand used for emergency lighting systems. It is a Sealed-Lead Acid , or SLA battery. Because of their low energy to weight ratio, SLA batteries are commonly used in standby systems for telecommunications facilities, computer data centers, and power generating stations. The low cost of Lead Acid batteries also makes them more advantageous.

Types. There is a standard for the most common type of Portalac battery that is purchased for emergency systems. It is a 7 Volt battery with an F2 type terminal, weighing about 6 pounds, with an average price around $17.00. The model number for this battery is PE12V7.2 or can also be found with model number PX12072.

Uses. Portalac batteries, as mentioned, as used primarily for emergency systems. The systems include, but are not limited to, emergency lighting equipment such as Dual-Lite, Emergi-Lite, LightAlarms, Sure-Lites, and more.

Emergency systems are very important for many different types of business. Portalac is one of the leading names in emergency systems batteries and can be found in use for emergency systems for stations and facilities around the world.



Angela Oliver is an author for Battery-Web.com, wholesaler and retailer of all types of batteries, chargers, and accessories. Please visit the site for more information about Portalac batteries and other emergency systems batteries.