There is much confusion about whether or not real neon poses a threat to human safety. Such concerns include the supposed toxicity of the gas within neon tubes, the fear of electrocution from high voltage electricity or that neon tubes reach unsafe temperatures and will burn you if touched. These concerns, while very valid, actually often stem from confusion between neon and other lighting types. When professionally manufactured and installed, real neon is actually a remarkably safe and...

There is a common assumption that real neon lighting is expensive to run and is therefore unfavourable compared to other options such as LEDs . Energy concerns are very valid, especially for businesses using illuminated signage long-term. Real neon is actually much more energy efficient than many people have assumed or been lead to believe. This post will cover: neon's actual energy usage, comparisons with other lighting types and ways to optimize neon efficiency. How Much Electricity Does...

There is much confusion about the properties of real neon due to LED companies conflating it with LED flex, which they incorrectly describe as neon This post will cover the lifespan of real neon, what affects its longevity and how to care for it Real neon, when made and maintained well, is a long-term investment Real Neon vs LED: What Lasts Longer? A neon tube can keep glowing up to 20-25 years of frequent use if installed and kept correctly. LED flex, on the other hand, will last only 3-8...