FAQs
Does neon get hot?
Luminous tubes run at an average of 10°F above room temperature. They shouldn’t be excessively hot to the touch.
Is neon energy efficient?
Modern neon transformers makes neon lighting an efficient light form. A neon tube is much more efficient than a standard light bulb. They are comparable to CFLs.
In addition to efficiency, 100% of the bulb can be recycled.
What is your usual lead time?
An average lead time is about four weeks, depending on the project and company schedule.
Neon VS LED?
Neon and LED have their own territories. Neon signs create the spectacular glow that can’t be emulated by LED, although LED does prevail in certain instances.
For example, a sign that needs to be mobile to display at markets, events, shouldn’t be fragile. LED would better suit those instances.
How small can neon be?
Neon lights can be made into various shapes in sizes. Letters can be bent down to a 2” size, although going small is not always recommended/cost effective.
How can I order neon?
Start by filling out our contact form or emailing us at: kody@neonspectacular.com.
We would like to know:
Do you have a design / do you need one?
Approximate size and colors
Installation location
Define: Real Neon
Neon lights are made from glass tubes that are hand-bent over a torch. The technical term for neon tubes are “cold cathode lamps”. Neon is a noble gas, that naturally glows red when charged with electricity. Neon lighting most often uses neon and argon gases.
These tubes have a lifetime that often spans decades, are recyclable, and energy efficient.
Image above: Examples of noble gases in our atmosphere that glow while under low pressure. When met with an electrical charge, the gas illuminates as a result of a physical phenomenon called ionization. Most tubes have a phosphor coating, which glows when activated by the ultraviolet light of the gas discharge.