Description |
Neon Boards |
LED BOARD |
Manufacturing cost |
Very high |
20% less than that of Neon |
Power consumption |
Very high |
Only a fraction of Neon |
Maintenance |
Needed once in every 3 months |
Maintenance free |
Available colours |
Though all colours are available, the cost will be twice as that of a single colour |
All colours are available at reasonable cost |
Weight |
Heavy weight due to chokes and glass |
Sleek body and so less weight |
Safety |
Operates at a very high voltage in terms of KV and so very risky |
Operates within a very low voltage of
24V DC and so very safe |
Mobility |
Very difficult to move from one place to another |
Due to its sleekness, it can be taken anywhere needed |
Life time |
Very less |
Approximately 5 years |
Flashing systems |
Only complete words can be flashed |
Each and every letter can be flashed |
Switching Device |
Hi power solid state or power contactor switching device is used and so quick failure is possible |
Very low power micro controller based switching device is used and so is very reliable |
Alterations |
Not possible |
Possible in the same board |
Board safety |
The neon tubes will be easily broken when foreign objects hits. And an easy target during riots and strikes |
I-Lite sign boards are very durable. And safe from foreign objects hits |
Repair |
cost Very expensive |
Very reasonable cost |
Pollution |
Creates both sound and power pollution |
Pollution free |
Heat dissipation |
Enormous heat will be generated from the neon bulbs, power chokes and switching device |
No heat will be generated |
Installation |
Handling and installation is very tough |
Very light weight and so easy to handle and install |
Font or logo |
To give the exact effect the charges would be very high |
The exact font or logo can be given at cheaper costs |
Visibility during day time |
Not very clear |
Visible as flex board |
Back or front light |
Required |
Not required, so, can save on the tube light cost and its maintenance |
Capital Investment |
Very high |
Reasonable |