Factual Reply to a LED flex blog by Gavin Tiernan

While I'm happy for you to promote your product, you do seem a bit confused with how a real neon sign operates so allow me to correct some parts of your blog.
1:yes, a neon sign on a magnetic transformer requires around 20W per metre ( same as LED flouros) but if on an electronic transformer similar to that of an LED transformer then neon requires LESS power to run.. 9W per metre in fact.

2: neon signs do not run hot.. p-lease do some research before posting assumption as fact

3:Neon signs do not slowly dim over a period of time

4: A correctly made neon sign is 100% maintenance free

5: yes, neon signs require a higher voltage to operate but only require a tiny current 20-24/ 1000ths of an amp. Current kills, not voltage. You have more chance of being killed by an LED signs than you do a neon one

6: there is not an LED sign made yet that has outlived a neon sign. Oldest known continually running piece of neon is over 80 years old... you will never catch up or even expect to last anywhere near that.

7: Neon has been officially recognised as the most efficient form of lighting available by UL laboratories in USA due to its low maintenance, low running cost, light output and lastly its ability to be almost 100% recyclable.
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8. LED signs do not run at 1/20th of the power a neon sign does. Please, voltage is NOT power. Volts multiplied by amps is power... this is how your electricity bill is calculated. Again though, you will find a neon sign requires LESS power than an LED equivalent
So please, if you are going to make comparisons it is important to be factual

Gavin Tiernan
Real Neon Maker
Electronic Engineer