Neon Sign Parts (grid)

[hitking]

I am looking for a supplier for neon sign parts. In particular, the grid work and fasteners. But other parts as well. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Thanks!

Danny

 

[J Hill Designs]

explain 'grid work'

 

[hitking]

explain 'grid work'

The metal framework the sign is constructed on. Don't know that 'grid' is the proper nomenclature, but thats' the best I can describe it.

I can take pictures if necessary.

 

[mario70lopez]

neon sign parts

http://www.hyrite.com/contacts/index/

and regional supply, salt lake city, ut 801 262-6451

 

[Moze]

It's unnerving when someone asks for a supplier for electrical/neon components but the terminology and description they give indicates they aren't the least bit familiar with said components.

 

[TonyC]

Neon supplies

We get our neon and electrical components from Reece Supply or N. Glantz.

I am also not understanding the term "grid work." If you are talking about the sign frame or structure, we build our own frames from welded steel and wrap with aluminum.

 

[nodrenim]

Terminology

One thing I learned a long time ago, is this; there are different terms used for the same thing in different parts of the country. Some times you need to ask what the object is used for to give a good answer. Above all, keep an open mind and don't criticize some one because of their terminology. If we want our trade to survive and benefit us all, we need to remember when we were "the newbie". Peace, my brother.

 

[Moze]

I'm not being at all critical. I try to be nothing but helpful on this forum.

I simply said it's unnerving when someone, for example, asks for a supplier of electrical components but it doesn't sound like they're at all familiar with what they're doing. That's not being critical - it's being concerned.

It's akin to someone asking for a supplier for gas line fittings so they can get parts for "the wiggly hose thingy on the back of their stove". It makes you wonder if they know what they're getting into.


That being said, my assumption is he has the type of neon sign you would see in a bar and is looking for components to fix it, in which there lies little danger. At the other end of the spectrum, maybe he wants to try to repair someone's neon sign and isn't the least bit qualified to do so. Regardless, my post is written out of concern - not out of criticism.

 

[hitking]

It's unnerving when someone asks for a supplier for electrical/neon components but the terminology and description they give indicates they aren't the least bit familiar with said components.

No need to be 'unnerved'. I have been in business for 38 years. I have not done anything with neon. As a favor, I'm trying to restore an old Wiedemann Beer sign for a customer. It is is window sign that is constructed on, for lack of a better term, metal 'grid'.

Thanks to those who responded.

 

[Moze]

No need to be 'unnerved'. I have been in business for 38 years. I have not done anything with neon. As a favor, I'm trying to restore an old Wiedemann Beer sign for a customer. It is is window sign that is constructed on, for lack of a better term, metal 'grid'.

Thanks to those who responded.

Being unnerved wasn't an attack on you. It was just a general statement. It's not uncommon for folks to come to this forum and ask how to build a channel letter or install a cabinet sign or something similar. That's just not the kind of thing you're going to learn proficiently on a forum.

Like I said, I suspected you probably had a neon bar sign and now that you've confirmed it, it's a lot easier to provide help.

The parts that likely need replacing are the electrodes or tube supports, both of which you can get from N. Glantz, Grimco, Reece and others. If the neon is broken, some electrical sign companies still employ neon benders that may be willing to help. With the increasing popularity of LED's though, neon benders are becoming harder to come by.

 

[hitking]

Being unnerved wasn't an attack on you. It was just a general statement. It's not uncommon for folks to come to this forum and ask how to build a channel letter or install a cabinet sign or something similar. That's just not the kind of thing you're going to learn proficiently on a forum.

Like I said, I suspected you probably had a neon bar sign and now that you've confirmed it, it's a lot easier to provide help.

The parts that likely need replacing are the electrodes or tube supports, both of which you can get from N. Glantz, Grimco, Reece and others. If the neon is broken, some electrical sign companies still employ neon benders that may be willing to help. With the increasing popularity of LED's though, neon benders are becoming harder to come by.

I get it, I'm not offended. Surprisingly the tubes are good. It still lights. The frame and supports have rusted away. I would like to just carefully reconstruct it on a new frame. I have just never shopped for these kinds of parts. -Thank You

 

[Jwalk]

All he wanted was a doo hickey for his thinga mabobber. Jesus!

 

[TonyC]

Metal grid...

The "grid" or frame I believe would be a better term, is something which was mass produced for the beer sign. We use a smoke or dark colored polycarbonate for a mounting substrate. You can cut to size and bend the top and bottom edges to protect the neon tubes when mounted inside a window.

I hope this helps.

 

[nodrenim]

neon sign grid

Now we are getting somewhere. You can measure the width and thickness of the metal bars, go to your local metal supplier and purchase what you need to do an original type of restoration. This metal can be bent in a vice with the aid of a good hammer, some time and energy. Have fun and Good Luck!

 

[hitking]

Here are some pictures

This is an example of what I'm talking about. This frame just screws together. You can see why originally called it a grid

 

[J Hill Designs]

1" steel strapping and some tube supports

strapping from a metal supply house

tube supports from an electric sign supply house