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Neon
Facts:
A neon sign is a very simple device. It
consists of a vacuum-tight glass
tube, fitted at each end with an
electrode. Inside the tube is a
small amount of rare gas.
Connected to the two electrodes
is a source of high-voltage
electrical power. When the
current is turned on, the tube
glows with a steady piercing
light.
The Different Gasses
and Their Characteristics
The rare gases, neon, argon, helium, xenon
and krypton, are ideally suited
for use in signs. The two most
common gases used in neon signs
are neon and argon. While neon
is very bright, argon's light is
weak due to its low resistance.
Neon Gas
Neon gas gives off a red glow. This gas is
normally contained in tubing
that is clear in color, and when
illuminated, projects the
brightest red color.
Argon Gas
Almost everything else is filled with
argon gas. When you see yellow,
blue, green, white or any of
several other shades, these
tubes are filled with argon gas.
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Wisconsin
Neon,
Factory
Direct
Neon
Signage
We
sell
direct,
no
distributors,
so we
can pass
the
savings
on to
you.
Easy To Use
Each
of our
neon
window
signs
comes
complete,
ready to
hang and
plug in
to any
120 volt
grounded
electrical
outlet.
The
tough,
acrylic
plastic
wrap-around
frame
offers
protection
for
the
handmade
neon.
This
design
also
keeps
the
sign
in
one
easy
to
handle
unit.
Our
solid
state
neon
transformers
are
1/3
smaller
than
conventional
transformers
so
it
fits
compactly
without
distracting
from
the
beauty
of
the
neon.
The
attached
two
chains
allow
you
to
hang
your
sign
practically
anywhere
- in
a
window
or
against
the
wall.
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