Electric Signs

Glantz Induction Sign Lighter

Designed as an HID replacement

Published

11 years ago

November 9, 2012

Wade Swormstedt Signs of the Times November 2012 Issue

N. Glantz & Son (Louisville, KY) is announcing its BeBrite brand, induction sign lighters that are powered by Fulham (Hawthorne, CA) and designed as alternatives to HID lighting. The company explains that induction is essentially a modification of fluorescent technology that produces light by using magnets on the exterior of fully enclosed lamps (instead of electrodes on the ends of tubular lamps). This extends lamp life up to five times the longevity of HID lamps, while achieving approximately 50% energy savings, the company reports.

A 250W induction sign lighter has been developed for use inside large, single- or double-faced signs; it offers equivalent light output compared with a 400W HID unit, according to the company. Induction offers hot and cold instant restrike. By comparison, HID needs time to warm up from a cold start, the company states, and a hot HID needs time to cool down.

An 80W version is available for smaller sign cabinets. More information is available at www.nglantz.com.

click to Comment(Comment)

Introducing the Sign Industry Podcast

The Sign Industry Podcast is a platform for every sign person out there — from the old-timers who bent neon and hand-lettered boats to those venturing into new technologies — we want to get their stories out for everyone to hear. Come join us and listen to stories, learn tricks or techniques, and get insights of what’s to come. We are the world’s second oldest profession. The folks who started the world’s oldest profession needed a sign.