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Paul Hovnanian P.E.
- Jan 1, 1970
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I suppose everyone has seen neon signs that flicker. They are sort a
hallmark of a second rate, run down establishment.
There is one business near me that has an "Open" sign that, for as long
as I can remember, has had an intermittent flicker. Just a run-down
dive, I figured. Yesterday, I happened to be in a situation where I
could observe the sign for an extended period of time. The "intermittent
flicker"
is in fact quite repetitive with a period of about 10 seconds and a duty
cycle of flickering and full on that does not vary.
It appears to me that this isn't a cheap sign on the verge of failure,
but rather an intentional effect. Has anyone had a customer that
specified a neon sign with a tacky looking flicker effect?
hallmark of a second rate, run down establishment.
There is one business near me that has an "Open" sign that, for as long
as I can remember, has had an intermittent flicker. Just a run-down
dive, I figured. Yesterday, I happened to be in a situation where I
could observe the sign for an extended period of time. The "intermittent
flicker"
is in fact quite repetitive with a period of about 10 seconds and a duty
cycle of flickering and full on that does not vary.
It appears to me that this isn't a cheap sign on the verge of failure,
but rather an intentional effect. Has anyone had a customer that
specified a neon sign with a tacky looking flicker effect?