How Long Do Neon Signs Last?
To answer the question simply: A long time!
Neon has a manufacturer’s predicted lifespan of 45- 50,000 hours. However, it can last much longer if installed correctly and manufactured to a high-quality standard. A great example is a sign found in America several years ago that had been running for over 70 years. Search Neon running 77 years on Google.
On average, well-maintained neon signs can last anywhere from 8 to 15 years. However, some can last even longer with proper care.
Factors such as exposure to weather, dust, and physical damage can also affect their longevity. Regular maintenance, including cleaning and checking for any issues with the wiring or gas tubes, can help extend the lifespan of neon signs.
Neon is made so that it can run at high voltages, there is no strain put on the product by doing so. Neon can also be run at low voltage; however, this again does nothing to the life expectancy when compared to high voltage.
It’s also worth noting that glass neon, the only true neon product in existence, does not burn fingers. Correctly assembled and installed, Neon is perfectly safe to touch. The electrodes do get warm, but won’t burn should you touch them, the electrical connection itself should always be covered with rubber caps, called shrouds or electrode sleeves, insulating the electrical connection along with any heat given off.
Another factor that enhances neon’s longevity is that neon can be easily repaired.
Some common repairs we deal with include replacing broken glass tubes, fixing broken wires or connections, and replacing failing transformers or power supplies.
* If you cannot bring your broken sign to us – we can come and investigate the fault and more-often-than not make any subsequent repairs on site.
It is important to only trust trained professionals with repairing neon signs, as they can be dangerous to work with and require specialised knowledge and tools.
Please contact us for more information. We’d love to chat to you and discuss options. See more of our neon art pieces on our Pinterest Page.
Neon Sign Safety – Explainer
As neon experts, at A1DeSIGNS, we’re frequently asked all manner of questions about neon. Rightly so, questions about the safety of neon pop up time and time again – so we’ve put together a quick question and answer around the topic of neon sign safety.
* Firstly, A lot of people conjure their own opinions on the safety of neon signs, without seeking advice from an expert. We are glad when people ask about the safety of neon lighting as we can help to get the correct message across.
Is neon safe?
YES; neon signage is incredibly safe to use, providing it is well looked after and treated with respect. Neon light dates back over 100 years to the time – so you can feel confident that modern day neon signs are more reliable and safe than ever before.
Why do people think neon isn’t safe?
A lot of people worry about the inert gases that are used to manufacture neon signs. Generally, it’s thought that these types of gases can be harmful if the tubes are damaged and the gases are released into the air. When neon lighting is damaged, the electric charge is instantly switched off, meaning there will be no current passing through the gases.
Also, neon signs operate at high voltages, typically in the range of 2,000 to 15,000 volts, depending on the sign’s size and design. It’s crucial to hire a qualified professional for installation to ensure the electrical components are handled correctly.
A1Designs commitment to neon safety
Every neon sign created by A1deSIGNS is done so in-house. Our signs are made from glass tubes and depending on the colour of the sign, a clear, powder coated glass or coloured glass will be used. The signs are then filled with neon or argon gas, which depends on what the final colour needs to be. Once the signs are complete, they are extremely safe and should have a long lifespan if they are well looked after.
Regular maintenance is important to keep neon signs in good condition. Checking for any damage, loose connections, or malfunctioning components can help prevent potential safety issues.
Check out more of our articles here. And please drop us a line if you’d like to chat about any of the details we’ve covered or to find out more about neon sign safety.
Neon Christmas Lights
Christmas is only a month away now. Why not add a festive LED flex neon sign to your decorations? We’ve got plenty of new – great-value – Yuletide options available to transform your home.
We’ve expanded our range of festive LED flex neon signs this year. We hope you like them.
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Please contact us for custom quotes for your Christmas ideas, designs or logos.
* LED Flex Neon signs are the more cost-effective alternative to our premium LED Neon. Although they do not compete with real neon in brightness and quality, they provide a neon-like effect at a cost-effective price point. The product is both durable and easy to install, it comes complete with a hanging kit or sign supports so you can either hang or mount your sign directly to the wall.
Check out more of our flex neon signs here.
We hope you have a happy Christmas from everyone at A1DeSIGNS.
Why choose neon art?
* Neon art is not used to advertise or guide. It is instead used to lighten up an environment or create a statement.
We’ve found at A1deSIGNS that neon art is getting more and popular. Whether used to liven up an office space, decorate a wall in your home, or for an external showpiece – neon art seems to be the go-to medium.
Neon art can be pretty much anything. And you do not have to be an artist to create a piece of neon art. If you have a phrase that means a lot to you, or a logo you wish to convert, we can help. Even something as basic as a name can be turned into neon.
Some benefits of neon art…
One Of A Kind
With the combination of your imagination, the different colours and backing materials available and the different styles, your art can be truly unique.
Impact Piece
A neon art piece is something that will pop, drawing the eye the moment you enter a room.
Portable
If you want to be able to travel with your neon, we can make it as a complete unit, so you can simply take it somewhere and plug it in.
Scale
Or we can also make your neon are as big as you like, the sky is the limit.
Interested in neon art?
The first step is to work out what you want. If you have some ideas, we will help go through the options to help work out what it is you are after. Once you know what the sign is going to say or look like, there are a range of backings to choose from.
Once all the details of your piece are decided and a price has been agreed, we then proceed to the artwork stage where we draw up your design so you can see what it is going to look like. When you are happy with how it looks, we then send the design down to our glass shop and they create your neon for you to enjoy.
Please contact us for more information. We’d love to chat to you and discuss options. See more of our neon art pieces on our Pinterest Page.
Can Neon Signs Be Repaired?
Can neon signs be repaired? This is a question we get asked regularly at A1deSIGNS and the simple answer is? Yes! Neon signs can very much be repaired.
If a sign is broken or not working properly, we can diagnose the issue and fix it. Give us a call, send over an email, or bring it in to us and we will do what we can to help.
Some common repairs we deal with include replacing broken glass tubes, fixing broken wires or connections, and replacing failing transformers or power supplies.
If your sign stops working for any reason, turn it off then on again. If this does not correct the issue, turn it off and leave it off, then contact us so we can assist with fixing it.
* If you cannot bring your broken sign to us – we can come and investigate the fault and more-often-than not make any subsequent repairs on site.
It is important to only trust trained professionals with repairing neon signs, as they can be dangerous to work with and require specialised knowledge and tools.
Check out more of our articles here. And please drop us a line if you’d like to chat about any of the details we’ve covered or to find out more about how we repair neon signs.
Neon facts that you may, or may not have known
There is only one type of neon. Glass tubes that are hand bent to a design, offering a unique way to create both art pieces or neon signs, fully recyclable, long lasting and versatile.
As you probably guessed, we love neon at A1deSIGNS. Which is why we’re always keen to shed light on some of the misconceptions surrounding neon that are put out there – typically by LED using companies that have no knowledge or experience of Neon.
Below is a list of 10 FACTS about Neon that you may not have known – which will hopefully put to bed some of the falsehoods put out there…
- Neon is not going to burn you if you touch the lettering.
- Neon can be used at touching height without a cover.
- Neon can be High Voltage or Low Voltage.
- Neon can be used internally or externally.
- Neon signs do not always require a fireman switch.
- Neon can be dimmed, flashed, chased and strobed etc.
- Neon may be fragile but if packaged and sent correctly, it will arrive safely.
- Neon has a life expectancy of around 45-50,000 hours, but can last a great deal longer than that.
- Neon does not explode randomly.
- Neon and Argon Gas are both Inert Gases- they are not themselves poisonous.
If you are in need of advice about Neon please feel free to give us a call we are happy to help, if we don’t know the answer we will try and find out for you.
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