Neon Sign Transformer Loading: Proper Selection, and Meaning of the Values

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[@darkspace3316]

Amazing video! We need more content like this, especially on matching the Neon transformers with Glass Neon tubes signs considering the voltage values and mA values. It's unfortunately quite confusing in comparison to an LED sign for example. Another topic to divulge is the different types of neon transformer and their differences.

[@NeonPreservation]

lots of good information here! thanks for sharing :)

[@darkspace3316]

I often face a problem where my electrodes get black and burned out after several months of installing the sign. Does it have to do with the amount of mA I provide to the glass tubes? I use electronic neon transformers albeit stored inside an MDF box.

[@GermanMythbuster]

Is it possible to Build a Neon Tube inside another Neon Tube? I imagine it would look really cool to have a thin blue Neon Tube centered inside a big red Neon Tube. Love your videos, please never stop ❤❤

[@NeonSignStuff]

@@GermanMythbuster yeah in general that would be possible! Thanks!

[@belgica210]

Very nice video, learned again some new things. But i was wondering, where do you buy new transformers? I have a neon sign with a broken transformer but all i can find is 30mA..

[@maxmuster3297]

What is the difference between "blue gas indoor" and "blue gas outdoor"? I assume different mixtures of gas components? And why is one especially for indoor and one for outdoor? Can one handle better cold temperatures? Or has it a better output/efficiancy?

[@NeonSignStuff]

Hi, there are 2 answers to this question. a) "blue gas" can be pure argon with mercury, or a Ne-Ar mix with mercury. The mix is called "cold weather gas" or "K4 gas". It has a bit more voltage requirement and burns a bit warmer - which helps mercury tubes to get bright faster in cold weather. But it lights up just the same as pure argon with mercury. b) in Germany, we get freezing temperatures in winter, and almost no shop uses pure argon. They all have the mix blue gas on their machine, no matter if they fill tubes for outdoor or indoor use. Hence, these values "indoor" and "outdoor" are both meant for the mix blue gas. Still, they add a bit of voltage reserve in case your tubes are used outdoors, just to make the operation more reliable in freezing temperatures.

[@maxmuster3297]

@@NeonSignStuff Thank you for the explanation!