Difference for traditional VS flex neon light
LED flexible neon light is a noble professional linear lighting decoration product. It looks like an ordinary neon light, but it can be bent at will. This product is shatterproof and waterproof and can be used indoors and outdoors.
Its characteristics include: traditional neon lights require large investments, complex production processes, and many inconveniences such as the use of glass tubes, high-voltage electricity, and inert gases. Instead, the flexible neon lights use a new structure and LED technology, with bright LED bulbs wrapped in a special PVC shell. The use of unique optical technology and specialized shell design not only greatly increases the intensity and uniformity of light, but also reduces process, improving production efficiency.
The difference is below :
- High energy consumption: The traditional neon lamp is a high-pressure discharge light source that uses sodium with a lower melting point as the raw material. It is equipped with a filament and electrodes inside and is filled with a low-pressure gas. The shell is made of calcium silicate glass tube, which is then made into different text or pattern effects as needed, sintered with a blowtorch, evacuated in the middle, and filled with different gases according to different colors. Traditional neon lights consume a lot of electricity, with annual power consumption reaching about 2,000 degrees per square meter. High voltage, poor safety: The voltage of neon lighting circuit components is extremely high, which places particularly high technical requirements on production personnel.
- Old-fashioned neon lights require metal signboards to be made in advance, and then made according to the pattern or text of the metal signboard. The required wiring cannot be hidden and is directly exposed, so the effect is relatively poor during the day, especially in low-rise buildings, where the aesthetics are more Difference.
- The lamp tubes used in old-fashioned neon lights are made of glass, so their protective capabilities are poor and they are fragile. As the use time increases, they are more likely to suffer from air leakage and breakage.
New LED flexible neon lights
New flexible neon characters are the latest invention using LED technology in recent years. They have low energy consumption, no mercury, and no electromagnetic interference to the environment. They can also be used in landscape lighting.
- The new flexible neon lamp uses 12V power supply, which is a safe voltage for the human body. It is highly safe, highly reliable, and consumes little power. One square meter only consumes about 200 degrees of electricity per year.
- Simple structure: No high-voltage equipment such as ballast or boost is required, nor is it required to inflate. The outer casing is made of flexible plastic with good weather resistance, impact resistance, and corrosion resistance.
- Rich colors: The new flexible neon lights are illuminated by LED semiconductors and have full and colorful colors. Using digital technology, they can achieve color changes such as jumps, gradients, and synchronization, and evolve into any colorful effects. Traditional neon lights only have colorful light sources;
- Long life and easy maintenance: a single LED has a lifespan of 100,000 hours+ and can be used continuously for 5-10 years. Maintenance is easy, just replace the phase pattern or corresponding strokes;
Common Neon Light Faults and Solutions
1. Not bright or partly not bright:
Possible reasons: damaged lamp tube, power supply problem, loose connection wire, etc.
Solution: Check whether the lamp tube is in good condition and replace it if damaged. Check whether the power supply is normal and whether the connecting wire is firm.
2. Flickering or flickering erratic:
Possible reasons: unstable power supply voltage, loose connection wires, circuit failure, etc.
Solution: Make sure the power supply voltage is stable, check whether the connecting wire is firm, and eliminate the circuit failure.
3. Make noise:
Possible reasons: Unstable power supply current, aging lamp tube, connection line problem, etc.
Solution: Check whether the power supply is stable, and repair it in time if there is any problem. If the lamp tube is aging, it needs to be replaced.
4. Abnormal color:
Possible reasons: lamp aging, cable problems, power supply voltage mismatch, etc.
Solution: If the lamp tube is aging, it needs to be replaced. Make sure there is no problem with the connecting wires, and check whether the power supply voltage matches the voltage required by the neon lights.
5. Lamp cracked or damaged:
Possible reasons: external impact, temperature change, etc.
Solution: If the lamp tube is damaged, it needs to be replaced. Pay attention to avoid external impact during installation and maintain an appropriate temperature environment.
6. Water vapor enters the lamp tube:
Possible reasons: Poor sealing of the lamp tube, humid installation environment, etc.
Solution: Make sure the tubes are well sealed and avoid installing neon lights in wet environments.
7. The lamp is dimmed:
Possible reasons: filament aging, unstable power supply voltage, etc.
Solution: Replace the filament and ensure a stable power supply.
8. Lamp heating:
Possible reasons: the power supply current is too large, the use time is too long, etc.
Solution: Check whether the power supply current is normal, and avoid continuous use for a long time to prevent overheating.
9. Uneven light transmission:
Possible reasons: lamp aging, lamp damage, cable problems, etc.
Solution: Check whether the lamp tube is in good condition, and replace it if there is any problem. Make sure there are no loose connections.
In short, for the failure of neon lights, it is necessary to carefully investigate the possible causes and take appropriate solutions according to the specific situation. If you’re new to electrical safety and repair, it’s best to call in a professional repairer to handle it.