The benefits of using LED lighting in signs

February 19 2009

As part of our plan to offer regular snippets of information and advice, we are dedicating this, our first discussion piece, to the benefits of using and switching to LED lighting for illuminated lettering, signage and built up lettering.

• Energy Efficiency - LEDs can offer up to 80% energy saving compared to neon.
• Ease of Wiring - at only 12v, wiring is relatively simple and also there is no need to outsource the fitting to an electrician.
• Maintenance - most LEDs guarantee at least five years continuous usage reducing maintenance costs.
• Handling - LEDs can be shipped in roll form with minimal packaging, as opposed to neon that is all too fragile.
• Installation - “peel and stick” methods allow for quick and easy installation, potentially saving small fortunes in specialist labour and plant hire costs.
• No chance of “black out” - all out lighting failure is a thing of the past as if an LED module fails, the remainder of the LEDs simply stay on, without any noticeable deterioration of lighting coverage.
• Colour Control - is far greater with LEDs, typically allowing control over colour changing, fading and sequencing to create the ultimate effect.

So there you have it: a very brief explanation as to why LEDs are gaining more and more popularity as each day goes by.

Signage lighting and illumination is perhaps a subject that scares some on the basis of being too technical or complex, but while this may certainly have been the case with more traditional forms of illumination and neon, LEDs seem to provide an easy and cost effective solution to even the most demanding customer needs. Intricate letter designs with shallow returns, or serif style fonts are now completely achievable, together with a raft of key, cost saving benefits, some of which are listed above.