Enhance Your Space with Our Custom Neon Signs: The two most common gases used in neon signs are neon and argon. While neon is very bright, argon’s light is weak due to its low resistance. 

Neon Gas: Neon gas gives off a red glow. Typically, clear tubing contains this gas, and when illuminated, it projects the brightest red color.

Argon Gas: They fill almost everything else with argon gas. For example, when you see yellow, blue, green, white, or any of several other shades, they fill the tubes with argon gas. We can help you create your own eye-catching Neon Sign. Be as imaginative as you like, and we will work with you to create a custom design. 

Technical Information: Glass Tubing and Electrodes:Tubing Diameters or Size Neon tubing comes in various diameters depending upon the application. We calculate the tube diameter or size in millimeters; specifically, it typically ranges from 8–11 mm for indoor signs and 12–13 mm for larger neon signs and channel letters. Smaller neon tube diameters are easier to bend into written works but are not as distinguishable from a distance. Larger tube diameters provide greater visibility from a distance and are more effective in illuminating storefront letters; however, they cannot easily form smaller written applications. Larger diameter neon tubing is less brilliant. 

Colors and Coatings: Additionally, we can create neon tubing in many different colors using argon gas and various internal phosphor coatings on the glass itself. The coatings in the tube appear to be white when non-illuminated. They, in turn, change to other colors once the tube illuminates and excites the phosphors. Alternatively, you can purchase more expensive pigmented glass tubing to achieve a richer color, such as Novial Gold or Ruby Red, and a few others.

Electrodes: Every neon tube has two electrodes attached to it, one at each end of the tube. First, the electrode, which consists of a small metal thimble-like cup, allows the electrical current to enter the tube. They weld the electrode to the neon tube. Additionally, the GTO cables leading from the transformer connect to the two wires off the electrode. Rubber insulative sleeves cover this high voltage connection to ensure that it doesn’t shock the user.

PK Housings or Hage Connectors: In contrast, outdoor signs and channel letters do not attach the GTO cable directly to the glass. Instead it makes contact with the glass through the use of either PK Housings or Hage Connectors. We offer Neon Signs in San Diego. Moreover, neon signs provide high visibility and attract customer attention to your business. Call us now at 619-265-7446 or get directions to our office.