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Neon signs are being replaced by LED signs. Read on to
find out why!
Q: What are the advantages of LED over neon sign?
A: The most glaring differences between neon sign and
LED sign is that LED is brighter than neon sign. Its
higher visibility makes LED a more effective signage
than neon signs. LED signs also consume less electricity
than neon sings: averaging 10 watts of power, LED
consumes 6 to 10 times less power than an average neon
sign. Lower operation cost can be expected if a retail
business switches from neon sign to LED sign. Compare to
neon sign, LED signs dims over time. Neon signs and
other traditional lighted signage dim instantly, which
often has immediate negative effects on a business.
Finally, LED signs are lighter than neon signs. Its slim
and lightweight design makes it easy to install and
maintain. Because of these many benefits, LED signs are
the preferred signage choice over neon signs.
Q: How long does LED light last?
A: LED light is very durable and is reputed to last up
to 100,000 hours of usage. Its durability makes LED
signs a better and cost effective outdoor and indoor
sign than neon signs.
Q: What is your warranty policy?
A: All of our LED products come with a one-year full
product warranty. In the rare event that you received a
defect product, you can exchange or return the product
without any service charges. There is no risk involved.
So switch from neon sign to LED now!
Q: What is your return and exchange policy?
A: We pride ourselves in providing high quality LED
products and services. To make sure that you are
completely satisfied, you can exchange the stock LED
neon signs you purchased from us with no questions
asked! For all returned products, a 25% restocking fee
will be applied if the LED products are returned within
30 days. Customers is responsible for the return
shipping and handling fee.
Q: How do you ship your products?
A: We ship all our LED neon signs through UPS and FedEx.
You can choose to ship via ground, 3-day, or next day
delivery.
Q: What is the general lead-time?
A: The lead-time for stock LED neon signs is, in
average, 3-7 business days. A longer lead-time of 30
days should be expected for custom LED signs.
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The Most Visible Areas to Display Led Signs
Led signs are purchased to attract customers
because of its vivid hues and animated features.
However, putting them in the wrong places is not
just a waste of money but a waste of time and
effort as well. It is best to put up led signs
on structures that are visible and easy to view.
Fabio Aversa talks about the the best places to
display led signs in his article located here.
>> LED signs and displays placed on a tall
building will not be seen by anyone. The higher
the location of the led signs, the more it will
look smaller. Not only is this more expensive
because of the additional apparatus to fix the
LED walls, customers will have a difficult time
looking at the displays as well.
>> LED signs on trucks and other moving
vehicles. Vehicles are a fast way to advertise
because they move from one area to another. Not
only does this present less problems because no
permission is needed from building owners, it is
also a less expensive means of advertising.
>> Indoor LED signs that hang are a good way of
attracting customers. Locations such as the mall
generate a lot of customers and with big led
signs hanging from the roof, giving additional
brightness, led signs will surely call attention
from the passersby due to its bright hues.
The Science of LED Signs
Electroluminescence is the process that makes
LED signs work. It is an optical and electrical
phenomenon wherein a material emits light in
response to an electric current passing through
it or to a strong electric field. It results
from the radiative recombination of electrons
and holes in a material, which is usually a
semi-conductor. The electrons, in an excited
state, produce its energy as light. Therefore,
electroluminescence is basically a production of
light through electrons. Before the process of
recombination, however, electrons and holes can
either be separated as a result of doping of the
material (which is usual in LED displays) or
through excitation by impact of high-energy
electrons accelerated by a strong electric
field. LED signs are in a p-n junction mode,
which simply means that n-type material flows to
the p-type material, thereby producing current
and light in response to electricity.
How LED Signs Can Increase Sales
The US Small Business Administration (SBA)
reported that:
1. LED Signs are cost-effective advertising
mediums, amounting to 10% the cost of other
advertising tools
2. LED Signs are like advertisements that go on
for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
3. LED Signs act as a street salesman,
attracting more customers
4. Your LED signs can be a landmark of a certain
place
5. 15% to 35% of street traffic is just
passers-by (vacationers and travelers). LED
Signs bring great potential for single stops by
those unfamiliar with the area
6. Enhancing signages with LED Signs can
increase sales by 15% to 150%
HOW LED SIGNS CAN HELP YOU SAVE MONEY IN THE
LONG RUN
One of the major expenses business owners have
to deal with is the monthly electricity. While
LED signs are more expensive than traditional
neon signs, LED signs bring more savings in the
long run. Below is a table which shows you how
much savings a LED sign generates.
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POWER CONSUMPTION COMPARISON
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Light Source
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NEON
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LED Module
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- Power Usage per foot (average)
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- 20 watts
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- 1.5 watts
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- x Power Consumption (w)
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- 3000 watts
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- 225 watts
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- x 12 hours per day
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- 36000 watts
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- 2700 watts
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- x 365 days in a year
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- 13,140,000
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- 985,500
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- /1000 (annual kw/h)
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- 13140 kw
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- 985.5 kw
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- x cost per kw/h*
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- $0.115
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- $0.115
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- Total Annual Energy Cost
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- $1,511.10
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- $113.33
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Savings
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93%
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* cost per kilowatt hour is based on the 2008
commercial rates for California.
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