Did you know LED Sign lighting makes sense because it actually cost less over time.
Notice this close up view of how simple LED sign lighting takes the place of neon
Hi all, this is Larry with Signs West Outdoor.
This release will shine some light (pardon the pun) on why you want to pay a little more upfront to reverse light or light up your signage using LED light strings and LED lighting.
Before sharing why LED sign lighting makes sense it’s important to note that neon signs and exposed neon is still a great way to attract attention and get the best wow factor from your signs overall visual appearance.
Did you know, if your adding a new onsite business sign or pylon pole sign in the City of Las Vegas, the City mandates, in some areas, that your sign or signage be designed with open face neon or exposed neon?
For example, if your new sign is panned to go on or is fronting the Las Vegas Strip it must have exposed neon.
This is cool, because this sign code keeps the glitter and lights of Las Vegas alive and well.
People, young and old, enjoy driving, viewing or walking the Las Vegas Strip and marveling at a sea of neon signage every night.
LED lights are utilized on many types of back lit store front signage, as seen in this photo
However, if your looking for store front raised letters with acrylic faces (pan channel letters) or adding new reverse lit sign cabinets for an interior or exterior use and the sign type your looking for has internal illumination or will hide the lighting source then LED lights are the way to go.
Why? Well as you may view some of the photos on this news release, you will see that LED lighting strings are rather small but pack a wallop for lighting signage.
Yes, your quote for LED lit signs will be higher but did you know:
- LED lights last up to 10 times longer then neon?
- LED lighting power consumption is over 70% less then other non LED lighting
- LED requires less maintenance
- LED maybe tied to solar panels for no cost power bills
- Modern LED lights come in all colors
- Some LED sign lights maybe programed to match a Pantone Color
The main point is, LED lights make sense because if a neon tube gasses out or a florescent tube burns out you will need to pay for sign service.
Example photo of typical LED string illuminated sign letters
Sign service requires a sign company to dispatch an electrical sign service technician to come out, trouble shoot and replace the lights or fix the problem. This is not cheap. This cost money.
Therefore, after the first sign service call, you just paid more for a non LED back lit sign because good quality LED lights do not burn out as fast as non LED lights.
Some LED light strings will last a good 5 years or more.
You also save money on your monthly sign lighting power bill if you choose LED sign lighting.
Why? If you add up a few years of power bills to light your non LED lit sign you will quickly see that LED back lit signage saved you over 70% on your monthly sign lighting power bill.
Did you know, the power company has the technology to ID the cost of each type of light, lighting area or power consumption source on your premise with each power bill? Go ahead and change out to LED sign lighting and see the savings. You will be surprised.
Bottom line, LED sign lighting make sense because over time because it actually cost less, even though it cost more upfront for LED sign lighting.
You may see, after just one service call, that your perceived lower upfront cost for a non LED lit sign quote is now more costly then if you had chosen the LED lit sign quote to start with.
Therefore, it’s best to consider the true cost of a store front or cabinet sign quote with or without LED string lighting.
Who wants to pay for needless sign service when it maybe avoid if you choose to go with a LED lit sign day one.
Keep in mind, neon is neon and neon. Neon signs do provide the added value to produce amazing lit visuals but if your sign is not on the Las Vegas strip it sure makes sense to go with LED lighting. Don’t you agree?
Plus LED sign lighting technology is changing fast. Did you know even the small racing lights for casino signs are now available in LED form?
Even LED tube lighting is taking the place of florescent lights. There are so many options it would take a day just to write about them here.
The best advice is to choose LED lit signage upfront and save money in the long run.
For more information on why LED sign lighting makes sense, contact Signs West Outdoor of Las Vegas today.
Until our next release, may your sign lights shine bright.
You mentioned that if you add up a few years of power bills to light your non-LED lit sign you will quickly see that LED backlit signage saved you over 70% on you monthly sign lighting power bill. My brother is wanting to start a shipping business and is looking for ways to get the companies name out there. Do most sign companies prefer to make LED backlit signs instead of the other options? Finding a sign company that could make this light for him could be a good option.
Yes Derek – most back lit business signs are manufactured with LED lights however in Vegas neon still has a place in past and current history.