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LED vs NEON
A new technology being used in the sign industry is LED lighting.
Although there are aspects and qualities of neon that can never be replaced or
reproduced by LED, there are compelling reasons to replacing many traditional
sign applications with LED lighting.
As LED technology has matured the costs have come down to a
favorable comparison to neon. The longevity, light output and
reliability of LEDs has resulted in many major chain stores replacing their
traditionally lit neon signs with LEDs. Most LEDs are powered by low
voltage 12 volt power supplies requiring only a fraction of the power required
for neon. Substantial savings in monthly electricity useage bring further
cost savings.
Neon requires very high voltage transformers - typically 9,000 to
15,000 volts. Because of the high voltage, fire becomes a very real danger
requiring specially insulated conductors and fittings and strict methods for
wiring and installation.
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