{"title":"Emergency Light Test Keys \u0026 Key Switches","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy emergency light test key switches and spare test keys. You use them to simulate a mains failure so you can check that your emergency lighting switches to battery, without turning off the whole lighting circuit at the distribution board. HM Government fire safety guidance notes that test facilities often take the form of a \"fishtail\" key inserted into a special switch near the main fuse board or next to the relevant light switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTest key switches and keys we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest key switches\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m2-slimline-10a-dp-1-gang-emergency-light-test-key-switch-1010-057el\"\u003eM2 Slimline 10A double-pole 1-gang emergency light test key switch (1010-057EL)\u003c\/a\u003e, a key-operated switch for manual testing of emergency lighting circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpare keys\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp-duceri-emergency-light-test-switch-spare-keys\"\u003eESP Duceri EMTSK spare keys\u003c\/a\u003e, a pack of two keys for ESP EMTS and EMTSLCD emergency light test switches. See more from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/esp\"\u003eESP\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the luminaires themselves, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maintained-emergency-lighting\"\u003emaintained emergency lighting\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-maintained-emergency-lighting\"\u003enon-maintained emergency lighting\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emergency-lighting\"\u003eemergency lighting\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow emergency light testing works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly function test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Guidance recommends operating the test facility each month for long enough to confirm that every emergency lamp lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual full-duration test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a year the system is run for its full rated duration. Batteries typically take 24 hours to recharge afterwards, so plan when you run the test. Premises should not be reoccupied until the emergency lighting is fully working again, unless other arrangements are in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not test at the MCB.\u003c\/strong\u003e Emergency lighting manufacturer Advanced advises that using an MCB or fuse that isolates the whole lighting circuit is not an acceptable way to test, because it could create a risk of injury during testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep records.\u003c\/strong\u003e Record every test and fix any faults promptly. Further guidance is given in BS 5266-8, and a competent person should install test facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from JEM Systems UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery product we sell is genuine, brand new and factory sealed. Listings show manufacturer part codes, so you can match the switch or key you need. Buy online with fast, tracked UK delivery, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e if you are not sure which key fits your switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEmergency light test key FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an emergency light test key switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a key-operated switch used to test emergency lighting. Turning the key simulates a mains failure, so the emergency lights switch to battery while you check them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a fishtail key?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fishtail\" is the common name for the key that operates many emergency light test switches. HM Government fire safety guidance uses this name. Before you order a spare key, check that it is compatible with your switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should emergency lights be tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuidance recommends a monthly function test and an annual full-duration test, both recorded. Self-test and addressable systems automate some of this, but the results still need checking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"esp-duceri-emergency-light-test-switch-spare-keys","title":"ESP Duceri Emergency Light Test Switch Spare Keys","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ESP Duceri EMTSK is a pack of two spare keys for the ESP EMTS and EMTSLCD emergency light test switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare keys for EMTS and EMTSLCD emergency light test switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a pack of 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESP part code:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMTSK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMTS, EMTSLCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elite Security Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56784539091317,"sku":"EMTSK","price":2.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6712\/8604\/files\/keys.jpg?v=1771963750"},{"product_id":"m2-slimline-10a-dp-1-gang-emergency-light-test-key-switch-1010-057el","title":"M2 Slimline 10A DP 1 Gang Emergency Light Test Key Switch (1010-057EL)","description":"\u003cp\u003eM2 Slimline 10A DP 1 Gang Emergency Light Test Key Switch (1010-057EL)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M2 Electrical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56784539320693,"sku":"1010-057EL","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/6712\/8604\/files\/1010-057el2.jpg?v=1771963754"}],"url":"https:\/\/jemsystems.co.uk\/collections\/emergency-light-test-keys.oembed","provider":"JEM Systems UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}