Creating an LED Sign or Feature Using Flexible Neon Accessories

Flexible Neon lighting offers a versatile and captivating way to create stunning LED signs and features that draw attention and enhance the ambience of any space. With a wide range of neon sizes and complementary accessories, you can let your creativity shine and design captivating displays. Follow this detailed guide to harness the full potential of Flexible Neon accessories for crafting your own LED masterpiece.

Step 1: Choose Your Neon Size

Flexible Neon comes in various sizes, allowing you to customise your LED sign or feature according to your design and space requirements. Available sizes include:

• 6x12mm
• 8x16mm
• 8x10x16mm
• 10x13x22mm
• 13x15mm

Step 2: Plan Your Design

Decide on the layout, text, or pattern you want to create with your Flexible Neon LED sign. Take measurements of the area where you plan to install the sign to ensure the neon size fits perfectly.

Step 3: Gather Your Accessories

Flexible Neon accessories play a crucial role in achieving a professional and secure installation. Here's a breakdown of available accessories and their uses:

End Caps: Seal the ends of your Flexible Neon for protection and a clean finish. Available in various styles including regular, end cap with hole, side entry, and low entry.

Mounting Clips: Choose from stainless steel, aluminium, and plastic mounting clips to securely attach the neon to different surfaces. Available in various sizes to match your neon dimensions.

Mounting Channels: Aluminium and stainless steel mounting channels provide a secure and polished way to hold your neon in place. These channels can be bent to fit curved or straight surfaces. The flexible channel is a great way to hold the neon in place around curves and can be easily spray-painted to blend in with your amazing design.

Quick Connectors: Solderless connectors simplify the installation process by allowing you to easily connect neon segments without complex wiring.

Snap Connectors: Solderless connectors to simplify joining two separate pieces of neon together easily and quickly.

End Caps: Waterproof your design with end caps, using silicone glue to hold them in place. Even choose from ones with entry holes in almost every direction. 

Coloured End Caps: Enhance the visual impact of your LED sign by using coloured end caps that match or contrast with your neon.

Step 4: Installation Follow these steps to assemble and install your LED sign or feature:

a. Assemble Neon: Using the quick connectors, join the individual neon segments together to form your desired design. Ensure the connections are secure.

b. Attach Mounting Clips: Depending on your surface, attach the appropriate mounting clips to the neon using adhesive or screws.

c. Insert Neon into Mounting Channels: For a more polished look, slide the neon into the aluminium or stainless steel mounting clips/channels, bending them as needed to match your design.

d. Install End Caps: Seal the ends of the neon with end caps using adhesive to maintain the IP rating.

Step 5: Powering Up

Connect the neon to an appropriate power source using trusted 12V LED drivers. Ensure you follow safety guidelines and adhere to electrical regulations during this step.

Step 6: Test and Adjust

Before finalising the installation, test the LED sign to ensure all neon segments are illuminated correctly. Make any necessary adjustments to positioning, angles, or connections.

Step 7: Secure and Enjoy

Once you're satisfied with the installation, secure all components in place and enjoy your custom LED sign or feature. Whether indoors or outdoors, your creation will captivate and illuminate its surroundings.

By utilising the wide array of Flexible Neon accessories and sizes, you can bring your creative visions to life, crafting unique and captivating LED signs and features that leave a lasting impression. Experiment with different combinations to achieve the desired aesthetics and lighting effects for your space.

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