Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Facts About Neon Signs That Most People Frequently Ask

By Barbara Baker


Neon is an element or a gas which is rare on earth because of its low weight that does not react when combined with other chemicals. However, it gives a different reaction when it is put in a gas vacuum with electrodes. Then, this results to a reaction in which it discharges 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.

These signs are commonly used by bars, restaurants or any establishments to promote their business. These are very attractive because of the light and color they have especially during nights because their color would really stand out. Neon signs are considered to be one of those most effective and efficient way of advertising, because of their ability to attract any civilian or passer by.

Space is not so much needed for these and they are very attractive and visible to people, which is one of its advantages. Their lives are usually long, however it would also depend on how they were constructed. Typically, they can last up to 8 - 15 years, but for traditional signs, they are normally replaced after 5 years below.

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.

They do not need so much thing for cleaning, and are actually very easy to maintain. These signs are also environment friendly. Unlike other appliances, these are safer, as long as they are made and treated correctly and there is no malfunction, these are safe.

Neon signs are not only for business purposes. They could also be used at home for decorations, better yet, it could be used as a night light at home. They will add creativity and colors wherever you would want to place them, plus the fact that you can easily hang them, and if you are planning to clean it, just be sure that you have unplugged it first, and you could use a soft and dry cloth or a feather duster in removing the dirt or dusts.

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.

Having this, whether for your business or decorations at home, you must be careful all the time even if it is known to be safe. Too much exposure to this through inhalation, your body can absorb it and can cause different problems like dizziness, nausea, worst is, it can also cause death. Everything has its pros and cons, all you have to do is to know how to handle things.




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