How to fix a neon sign? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Gortexfogg · 08-23-2003, 06:35 PM

So, my grandparents gave me this cool neon light beer sign. Right now, only the outer rim of red lights up while the "Lite Beer" part doesn't light up. It's cool, but if it worked right, it'd be really cool. So how should I go about fixing this thing? Should I find a neon sign shop and see if they could repair it? Is it something I could repair (with almost no knowledge of neon signs)? Would it be cheaper to buy a brand new one? Any help on the subject is greatly appreciated.

mvassek · 08-23-2003, 08:16 PM

I would advise that you take it to a shop that handles neon sign repairs. The output voltage of the transformer that actually lights the neon gas is in excess of 90,000 volts. Even many electricians don't handle neon signs because of the output voltage.

Ashton · 08-24-2003, 05:09 PM

What has happened is the tube that holds the gas has either cracked or leaked....... there really isn't a way you can fix it other than take it to a shop that works on neon lights.

As to the cost, I couldn't say..... if the tube isn't broken I suppose it wouldn't cost too much, they would just have to refill it and seal it back up...... replacing the whole 'lite beer' tube would cost more than it is worth unless it's a rare light that is a collectors item.

08-23-2003, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gortexfogg I and I Location: Stillwater, OK	How to fix a neon sign? So, my grandparents gave me this cool neon light beer sign. Right now, only the outer rim of red lights up while the "Lite Beer" part doesn't light up. It's cool, but if it worked right, it'd be really cool. So how should I go about fixing this thing? Should I find a neon sign shop and see if they could repair it? Is it something I could repair (with almost no knowledge of neon signs)? Would it be cheaper to buy a brand new one? Any help on the subject is greatly appreciated.

08-23-2003, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
mvassek Crazy Location: East Tennessee	I would advise that you take it to a shop that handles neon sign repairs. The output voltage of the transformer that actually lights the neon gas is in excess of 90,000 volts. Even many electricians don't handle neon signs because of the output voltage.

08-24-2003, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	What has happened is the tube that holds the gas has either cracked or leaked....... there really isn't a way you can fix it other than take it to a shop that works on neon lights. As to the cost, I couldn't say..... if the tube isn't broken I suppose it wouldn't cost too much, they would just have to refill it and seal it back up...... replacing the whole 'lite beer' tube would cost more than it is worth unless it's a rare light that is a collectors item.