Today, we’ll examine customized neon signs and LED neon signs.

We’ve been working in the custom-designed signage business for more than 10 years and are experts in signage design, manufacturing, maintenance, and installation of all types of signage. We’d love to discuss our knowledge with you.

We’ll discuss the advantages and negatives of custom neon signage as well as LED neon signs to help you select the best one for your company. Let’s begin.

What are custom neon signs?

Long glass tubes filled with gas are neon signs.

The neon signs, which are a durable and efficient version of lightbulbs, look like fluorescent lights. Neon signs are made of the long, glowing gas discharge tube that has been heated and bent into letters and shapes.

The 1920s to the 1960s were the years that custom neon signs were very popular. However, they declined in popularity with the introduction of LED technology.

Although the term “neon” refers to this kind of light source, neon gas can only produce about one-third of the colors including orange, red, and intense pink.

Argon gas when mixed with mercury drops is used to produce blue, yellow, green, white, and some of the softer pink shades.

If the current of electricity hits the electrodes of the tube, the atoms begin to glow.

The video below will give you an explanation of the way a neon sign works.

The tube’s atoms glow when the electrons in the tube are impacted by the electric current from the neon sign.

What are LED Neon Signs?

the light-emitting device is the abbreviation used for LED. LED Neon signs are made of tiny pieces of Light Emitting Diodes which are put together in an extremely thick backing made of plastic that can be bent to the shape that you want and cut into the length you require.

The video below will explain in depth how LEDs work.

LED Neon signs are made of flexible plastic tubing

Custom neon signs come with a myriad of advantages

The Gases in Your Neon Sign Have a Long Lifespan: Neon signs are designed to last a long time. The gas you use to illuminate the sign’s cylinder can produce light for at least 50 years.

More Energy Efficient than Fluorescent Bulbs: Neon signs use less energy than fluorescent signs, but they use more power than LED. Through the course of one year when you keep your signage on for 12 hours per day, a typical neon sign would consume around 1,752 kWh of power during the year, in contrast, a fluorescent sign will use approximately 2,672 kWh.

More Affordable than a fluorescent sign: If you are paying 13 cents for electricity, then it will cost you $228 to run the neon sign and $347 for a fluorescent sign.

The cost of neon signage is higher to run than neon signs.

Advantages of Custom Neon Signs

Electrical Parts Don’t Last as long as Gas: Even though the gas inside your neon sign can last up to 50 years, the electrical parts of your such as the transformer may last only about 15 years. The longer your transformer will last the better.

not suitable for exposure to the elements: Custom neon signs are not recommended for outdoor use unless completely protected from snow, rain, and ice under a porch roof or huge roof overhangs. They are more suitable for indoor use.

More expensive than LED neon signs It’s difficult to estimate the price for your custom neon sign. This will depend on your design and size. On the whole, though the cost of a neon sign will cost more than an LED neon sign.

costs more than LED Signs Signs made of neon are more expensive to operate than LED signs. An average LED sign just cost $80 a year to run whereas an average neon sign will cost approximately $228 per year.

Custom neon signs are more expensive to run than LED neon signs that are custom-designed

Advantages of LED Neon Signs

More energy efficient: LED signs use much less energy than traditional incandescent lights that consume up to 75% less energy. They also consume less power than neon lights.

Lasts Longer Than Incandescent Lighting. LEDs are 25 times longer than standard incandescent lighting.

Retrofitting Old Signage with LED is possible: The majority of signage lighting systems can work with the latest, energy-efficient LED lighting systems. This is known as retrofitting. Retrofitting can also be done for any kind of illuminated sign.

If you’re concerned that your previous signage isn’t performing as well as it should then it might be cheaper to replace it with one that’s modern, professional, and portrays your branding better than to invest in retrofitting it.

Best for Outdoor Uses: LED neon signs are waterproof so they are perfect for indoor as well as outdoor signs.

Better Visible in Sunlight: Led lights are more visible in the sun, which makes them a better option for outdoor uses.

LED neon signs require less power than traditional neon signs.

Disadvantages of LED Neon Signs

Not as Bright: Neon signs have more lumens per watt than LED which means that LED signs don’t appear as bright as traditional neon signs.

Do not cut through fog: LED neon signs won’t cut through the fog like traditional neon lights.

Custom Neon Signs vs Custom Neon LED Signs – Which is the Best?

If you are deciding between customized neon signs and customized LED neon signs the key is deciding on the reason for your sign.

Custom-designed neon signs are a great alternative if you run an old-fashioned business and don’t mind paying an amount.

An LED neon sign is the most suitable option if you need your signage to be placed outside.