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Neon lights

Stylische Neonleuchten in Form einer Glühbirne und eines Sterns, die an einer Wand hängen.

Neon lamps are low-pressure—Discharge lamps, which contain the noble gas neon and large, cold electrodes. At a high voltage of approximately 300Volt This gas is then discharged per meter, thereby producing light. Neon lamps are also commonly referred to as neon tubes; however, neither should be confused with fluorescent lamps, even though they are sometimes called that in everyday language.

Although they are usually referred to as neon lamps, they can also contain gases other than neon, such as argon, krypton, or other noble gases. Typical neon produces a red-orange light, while all other gases produce different colors of light.

These neon lamps are best known in large cities with plenty of neon signs or as decorations, which is also their primary use. With brightly colored marketing, stores and other companies try to attract people’s attention. In most cases, these aren’t just simple light tubes, but entire lettering displays that glow, since the lamp tubes can be shaped before being filled with gas. This allows any brand or business to have its own custom neon sign produced and decorate its buildings with glowing words, numbers, or figures. Such neon signs are perfect for marketing purposes, for aLighting However, they are unsuitable for that purpose.

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