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Re: Starting out in neon....
Posted By: SVP Neon Equipment In Response To: Starting out in neon.... (Benjamin)
Date: Saturday, 7 May 2011, at 4:05 p.m.
I assume Eurolite is the European type of glass that the neon industry calls “lead free”? That will be easier to work with than soda glass.
As long as the COE (coefficient of expansion) of the electrode glass and tubing is similar/compatible you can mix them, although if they are not identical it is a good idea to flame anneal the seal.
> Hello,
> I'm an artist based in the U.K., and I'm
> looking to use neon in a few of my
> creations.> I've been reading up on what's involved. The
> cost of a new manifold and bombarding
> transformer is huge for someone starting out
> in this field so I've decided that I'll use
> existing neon outlets to fill and bombard my
> tubes. I've approached some shops and
> they're fine with this.> My question is this; what sort of glass
> would you recommend for someone starting
> out?> I've had no formal training, but I've
> acquired some DIY videos, and I intend to
> learn by trial and error. I've spoken with
> the neon shops near me and they all appear
> to just hire benders when they have enough
> work to do. No full time bending staff. No
> courses to speak of unless I offered to pay
> through the nose. No courses offered at
> local colleges either.> The only distributor in the U.K. for neon
> supplies I've found is called sign-tec, and
> they offer eurolite or soda clear glass
> tubes.> Most of the electrodes they sell are either
> eurolite or lead. I assume you need to match
> the tube\electrode glass types, or can you
> mix them?> Thanks.
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