LEDs + Lighting

Broiling Trannies?

Why neon transformers need proper cooling

Published

18 years ago

February 21, 2006

Marcus Thielen Signs of the Times March 2009 Issue

We haven’t yet reached the year’s highest temperatures, but May weather brings searing heat to some areas. Electrical installations are normally kept in air-conditioned rooms in very hot climates. However, they’re left outdoors in regions with more moderate temperatures. These same conditions apply to neon signs and outline lighting.

This month, I’d like to share some sizzling experiences from the many sign-failure inspections I’ve performed as an expert witness.

"Hide the trannies"

To designers and architects, any exposed technical item is ugly

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