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We all know neon signs are beautiful and look great and the good news is neon tubes are relatively energy-efficient when you compare the light they emit compared to the power they utilize. Only the very latest diode technologies can stand up to neon for cost efficiency when it comes to colored light. Read on to learn more.

Power Usage

People often use watts for foot as a measurement for neon lighting and the consumption of power depends on the color of the light and the kind of transformer being used. That said, for red neon you can expect 3.5 to 4.0 watts per foot. Burning for twelve hours per day it will consumer between fifteen and eighteen kilowatts per year.

LED Comparison

Some LED (light-emtting diodes) claim they are up to ninety percent more efficient in generating energy savings compared to neon. What people do not realize is an LED gives out much less light than neon tubing and may only use three to four kilowatts per year, the light it gives off, is just not very bright compared to neon lighting. hence, you have to adjust the brightness of the LED light and then the differentiation between the power consumption is in many cases fairly negligible.

Incandescent And Fluorescent Comparisons

Neon tubing is up to fifty percent more energy efficient than a fluorescent bulb and high output fluorescent bulbs are even less efficient than than that. Incandescent bulbs can cost up to four times more than neon tubes to run!

Other Options

Although the difference in power consumption between neon and LED light sources is not as great as it might first appear to be, LEDs have other advantages that can make them an attractive alternative to neon. New flexible LED tube lights mimic the look of neon but are more durable and long lasting. They are resistant to water and humidity, produce almost no heat and are capable of producing lighting effects that traditional neon cannot achieve.

Source: https://www.hunker.com/13412731/how-much-electricity-does-a-neon-light-use

If you neon sign is looking a little dingy, the following steps can help you with some clean up to make it look as good as new. WARNING: Never clean a neon sign without first unplugging; the high voltage can cause serious injuries. Do not soak the sign with the solution; the block-out paint on the neon tubes can crack and peel off. Read on to learn more.

Materials

You will need the following:

• Soft bristle nylon brush
• 1/2-cup household ammonia
• 1/2-cup water
• Plastic container
• Microfiber cloth

1. Unplug the neon sign or light and allow the tubes to cool completely.
2. Use a soft bristle nylon brush or a soft dry sock to remove dust from the surface of the sign. use only very light pressure to prevent damage or breakage of the light.
3. Perform an inspection to look for any residue that is stubborn. Nicotine stains are a good example. If stains or residue remains, use half a cup of water with a half cup of household ammonia and pour it into a container made from plastic.
4. Use a microfiber cloth and dip it into the solution you have assembled and then wring out the cloth removing the excess.
5. Gently wipe the tubes with the damp cloth to remove residue and stains. Then allow the air tubes to air dry totally.

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