Monday, March 23, 2009
Nowadays, there is lot of competition but the one who stands out gets the maximum attention. One of the ways of catching customer's attention is through outdoor neon signs. These signs are visible from a large distance and are quite eye-catching. One of the common outdoor neon signs are open signs. These signs easily inform the customers that you are open and also attract them by the bright colors and luminance. Another common outdoor neon signs are the ATM signs. These are to assist people in case they are not aware of the ATMs nearby. Small shops like internet cafes, dentists, car washes, eye cares, alteration, hardware, mobiles etc. can take advantage of outdoor neon signs with a small expense. These signs have a very low power input, almost as much as a 75 watt bulb, which makes it even more worthwhile. Outdoor neon signs can also be used in the windows to point out your priced goods. posted by myneonhaven
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Neon lighting was invented by Georges Claude who showed his first neon sign at the Paris Exposition held in 1910. He sold the first neon advertising sign two years later in Paris. Georges Claude patented the neon lighting tube on Jan.19th, 1915. In 1923, Georges Claude and his French company sold twp pieces of Neon gas signs to a Packard car dealer in Los Angeles.
Neon lights can create party atmosphere. These work well for Halloween, New Year and glow stick parties etc. You can use neon lights in any party. Neon lights can also be used for business and domestic purpose. To make a neon light you need glass tubes, gas, electrical voltage and heat. With the help of various gasses you can create different colors. Neon gas produces red color. Other colors can be produced with the help of other gasses like argon, mercury and phosphor. posted by myneonhaven
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Custom Neon signs can be used for business purpose, custom home bars, game rooms, designer shops and retail outlets. Custom Neon sign is the hottest choice in the neighborhood area. These are available in various colors, shapes and sizes. These custom Neon signs form colored lines with which a text can be written or a picture drawn, including various decorations, especially in advertising. Neon is perfect for commercial arts. Custom Neon Signs can be used in Advertising Boards, Public events, Publicity, Interiors, Theatres and Auditoriums.
The concept behind custom neon signs was discovered in 1675 by French astronomer Jean Picard. Custom Neon Signs are made with the help of Hollow glass tubes. The glass is heated by the lit gas and forced gas to shape the tube. The working range is from 1600 degree Fahrenheit to over 2200 ° F. Tubes are partially cut while cold with a file and then snapped apart while hot. Then angles and curves are created. Neon gas produces red color. Neon signs are available in the market based on voltage rating, height, weight, material for which it is used, size and purpose of the sign. posted by myneonhaven
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