How can you make your channel letter signs smile 30% brighter about being in Charleston, SC?
We all know that when you purchase signs you want the letter lighting to be as bright as possible. Many people have chosen to use neon for this. However here in Charleston, SC we have seen many people switch to LED lights for their channel letters.
What are channel letter signs?
Channel Letters are individually illuminated letters and graphics. They are sometimes also called outdoor letters. Channel letter has become the most commonly used of all types of electric signs. The term "channel letter" was coined for letters with deep sidewalls (sides of letters) and recessed light sources that channel the illumination's direction.
There are three types of channel letter signs.
What are the three types of channel letter signs that you sell in Charleston, SC?
The most common type is Standard Channel Letters. These letters are made up of a U-channel base, with colored Plexiglas faces. Reverse Channel Letters are ones that have metal faces and sidewalls, but have a clear plastic backing. You don't see through the front of these. All light shines from the back. These letters are designed to be mounted an inch or two away from the wall. At night, these letters create a halo-lit effect. Open Face Channel Letters are the third type of outdoor lettering. Though not actually open, the faces of these letters are clear plastic with the rest of the letter built just like Standard Channel Letters. This allows for the light itself to be seen, as well as the inside of the U-channel letter form itself. You can choose to use neon lights in your channel letter signs or you can choose LED lights. One thing to consider in your decision is that LED lights are not quite the same brightness as neon.
How can you make the LED lights in channel letter signs 30% brighter?
The channels of the outdoor letters have a white coating on them to reflect light. Since LED lights have come onto the scene, there has been a need for something to reflect even more. Developers have created an "Ultra" white coating to increase the brilliance of all internally lighted signs including channel letters. This white-white coating is of the purest white available and is highly reflective, allowing 30% more lumens (a measurement of light) to come from your channel letter signs.
Why not stay with Neon instead of changing to LED in my channel letter sign?
LED's have burst onto the scene and gained popularity for a number of reasons. Many people do not realize that Neon is highly toxic, making it environmentally unfriendly. It is also high voltage which allows for more danger of fires. LED's on the other hand consume less electricity than a Neon, making them "greener" or more environmentally friendly, which TheSignChef.com in Charleston, SC feels good about. It also makes them less expensive to use. LED's are not toxic, and they are low voltage, which lowers the risk of fire.
LED’s are the wave of the future for channel letter signs
Although the output of LED's is lower than that of Neon they still remain a good choice for your outdoor letters. By using the Ultra white coating in the channels you can have a bright channel letter sign that costs less to run. When you live in a place as beautiful as Charleston, SC maintaining the environment can be important. Using LED's makes sense, and that should even make you smile!
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