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16 March 2016

The Things You Need To Know About Neon Signs

By Barbara Baker


Neon is a gas or an element that is unlikely on earth compared to the universe. Its weight is low that causes it not to form a compound element with other chemicals, however, it has a different kind of reaction if it is placed in a gas vacuum tube and is combined with some electrons. Thus, resulting to discharging a voltage.

The discharge will cause the gas to glow. The neon signs in Midland TX, Las Vegas, or Time Square, NW, and many more commercial places around the world that people see are made my this gas. Gas is filled in a glass tubes to create those lighting displays and are bent in order to make shapes or letters.

Theses signs are used for promotions by restaurants, bars and many more. They attract people because of their color and light. These signs are considered as one of the most effective way of commercial advertising, as they can easily grab the attention of the passers by or the pedestrian, especially at night because of their color that stands out among the others.

They do not need too much space, and they are very visible and attractive to people. They have long lives depending on their construction, but generally, their average life is expected to be eight to fifteen years. For traditional ones, they may need to be replaced after five years or less.

You can actually also save in electricity since they have low consumption in power. They are cheaper than the others, and are more affordable to be exact. Then, you can choose how you want them to look like, what the message is, the color and the size.

There is no so much hassle in cleaning them, and in terms of maintaining, it is indeed very easy. They do not give harm to the environment as long as they are re properly used. Not like some appliances, these lights are way safer as long as they were made in a right way and there will be no malfunctions.

Nevertheless, aside from business, these can be also used at home, they could be good decorations that can be placed inside your home or room, it can add a little drama and art especially at night. All you have to do is just to maintain its cleanliness, and when you clean it, you could just use a feather duster or a cloth in wiping the dust or dirt away. But, do not forget to unplug it first before you can start cleaning.

In accordance to the standard, neon signs are not intended for water, so they should be placed away or far from water, and they should be indoor and hung. But those that were designed for outdoor are exceptions on this, because they have plastic covers that protects them. If you have an indoor neon sign, you can upgrade it into the latter and have them customized.

Nonetheless, this substance could be absorbed by the body through inhalation. Excessive concentration can result to nausea, dizziness, vomiting, loss of consciousness, or worst, death. Just like other products or substance, there are advantages and disadvantages, it is just all up to you how you are going to handle it.




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