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It’s interesting to note that most neon signs stores also offer LED signs. There sure is a big difference between the two. Based on the name itself, the neon signage contains neon gas (and other inert gases) in a luminous-tube which when subjected to high voltages glows brightly. In contrast, the LED signs use light-emitting diodes to give off extremely bright lights.

 From the brightness and clarity standpoint, the LED signs are sure winners. There are also a lot of categories where LED signs may rise above the neon signs. They are more energy-efficient. They are lighter and slimmer than neon signage so installation and shipping isn’t that difficult. They don’t entail a lot of maintenance. There are no potential risks for glass tube breakage; therefore there are no gases or mercury leaks to worry about.

 The only fancy thing the neon signage is capable of is flashing. In order to make an animated one, one will have to build a big neon canvass as there is a need to create a series of action scenes in order to get the desired animated effect. On the other hand, LED signs can be easily programmed to offer various animations and within their single units.

Neon signs are basically a glowing glass tube filled with the gas neon, made it into various shapes, letters and signs. Its origin dates back to 1910, when the neon signs were first introduced by an industrial chemist named Georges Claude in the Paris Motor Show. It soon made its way into almost all industrial countries as businesses in all forms started to use it for promotional purposes and to make boards displaying the shop/business name. In its earlier form, neon signs were only available in hues of red. But, with the advances in chemistry, it was discovered that the color can be influenced by varying the gas mixtures filling the glass tubes. These days, apart from neon, other inert gases such as argon, krypton, xenon, and phosphor and helium are used to produce different colors.

 Why neon signs became a hit in a very short span of time worldwide because of the fact that business wanted it badly to promote their purposes, mostly after dark hours, and it was quite cost effective as well unlike the electrically lit lights illuminating the boards. No wonder, businesses, selling fancy cars to beers to electronics goods these days uses neon signs, especially customized ones, to promote or advertise their products and shops.

 But, despite the huge popularity and demand for neon signs all over the globe, the most interesting aspect relating to its making is that it is still a hand made vocation. In other words, neon signs are not made using any mechanical or automated means even today. Instead, it is still sort of handicraft, and the only mechanical device used in its making is a vacuum pump, that is used to suck out oxygen and fill it with the respective inert gases to give the desired color. Neon signs, these days, are available in over 150 colors.

 Regarding prices, it may vary from maker to maker and also according to the size and shape of the neon sign and the complexity of the electric circuitry design. But comparing the quotes from few players could help one to strike the best deal from the lot. Also, it is advisable to check if the maker offers warranty or extended warranty to the products. If there is any loose end in the electric connections or some issue with the circuit elements, a neon sign may well fail to turn on. So, service warranty is inevitable for neon signs