Taking care of your neon sign
10.02.2017
Sign making craftsmanship has evolved throughout the years due to changing demands from customers. These days, businesses want something much flashier so that they can grab the attention of as many people as possible. Fortunately we are confident we can provide just that; we are the longest serving neon sign makers London has.
Purchasing neon signs might be easy, but caring for the mechanism is what you really need to do if you want it to last. These lights differ from LED and fluorescent ones, requiring the correct amount of handling and care if you wish to prevent a breakdown or damages. With an adequate degree of care, these signs last for years and look great the whole time.
Common sense may tell you otherwise, but they should be left switched on constantly. Electricity output for a neon light is minute and if you touch one, the lack of heated filaments means that they feel cool. As opposed to utilising heat, these signs instead use electrodes to excite the gasses and create the colours. What this means for you is that energy is not wasted, nor is there a risk of fire since they don’t heat up. If you get into a habit of turning it on and off continuously however, you’re actually wasting energy.
Placement is also something you must consider. You may have a rough idea of where to put the sign already, but you must evaluate whether it’s safe enough. The glass tubes are delicate so they need to be kept out of anyone’s reach. If you are the owner of a bar for example, they should be high up so that customers don’t accidently bump into them after they’ve had a few drinks.
At KEMP London we can provide neon signs for a wide array of clients, including businesses and individuals too. No matter the scale of the project and what it entails, we will use our creativity to produce something that is truly unique to the client. If you are interested in finding out more about us and what we can do, feel free to get in touch.