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Re: Beer signs arcing???

Posted By: Chris.oh
Date: Monday, 27 January 2014, at 11:23 p.m.

In Response To: Beer signs arcing??? (Neon Creations)


If this is a repaired (patched) tube, the block-out paint may change from an insulating coating to a conductor. If had a couple of tubes that seem perfectly fine give a decent little zap if you touch the 'burnt' block-out.

I generally try to make sure there is ample space between units, paint some fresh block-out on any tight spots for good measure, and give a good listen for buzzing. I haven't had any pinhole issues... yet... knock on wood.

Hope this helps

> I've had this happen a few times now and it
> drives me absolutely insane!!!

> After repairing a beer sign for a customer,
> a tube arcs to another tube, putting a pin
> hole in both tubes. You guys know what I'm
> talking about... like what happens when
> bombarding. All while the sign is on and
> seemingly working fine.

> I think it usually happens with cheap
> chinese signs with crappy transformers but
> this time it was a Hongba which is really
> just a relabeled NeonPro, right? And I
> usually have good luck with NeonPro's

> Please help!


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