in sign applications how does the reliability of LEDs compare with fluorescent? My specialty is repairing fluorescent light fixtures. It is very satisfying to replace magnetic ballasts and T12 Lamps with electronic ballast and T8 Lamps including new lamp-holders. I always tell my customers the old fluorescent fixtures are high quality and cost effective to repair. Most if not all store bought LED fixtures are non repairable. Yesterday I was called to "repair" three failed LED fixtures, all less that four years old. For a 4 foot fixture I'm going back with fluorescent. I've gained very high regard for T8 and T5 fluorescent technology. Thanks
It sounds like you know a lot more about this that I do, but what I can say is that In regards to signs, I have found that LEDs, when installed correctly do have a longer life span than fluorescents. That said, there are sooooo many more nuances to LEDs than fluorescents. In this particular instance, I was involved with the initial conversion of this sign approximately 7 years prior to this video (and with a different company), which is right about the expected lifespan of the LEDs and power supplies. But the best case for this sign was to replace everything with newer, more efficient LEDs and power supplies. Perhaps the market is still adapting to converting fluorescent to LEDs. I have had great success with Keystone Signhero products, as they are a 1 to 1 replacement system for fluoro to LED, and they are sooo easy to do, just replace the old lamps with the new LEDs with minimal wiring. I can't give you any solid answers, but just know that there are new and innovative solutions our problems coming out all the time. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
in sign applications how does the reliability of LEDs compare with fluorescent? My specialty is repairing fluorescent light fixtures. It is very satisfying to replace magnetic ballasts and T12 Lamps with electronic ballast and T8 Lamps including new lamp-holders. I always tell my customers the old fluorescent fixtures are high quality and cost effective to repair. Most if not all store bought LED fixtures are non repairable. Yesterday I was called to "repair" three failed LED fixtures, all less that four years old. For a 4 foot fixture I'm going back with fluorescent. I've gained very high regard for T8 and T5 fluorescent technology. Thanks
It sounds like you know a lot more about this that I do, but what I can say is that In regards to signs, I have found that LEDs, when installed correctly do have a longer life span than fluorescents. That said, there are sooooo many more nuances to LEDs than fluorescents. In this particular instance, I was involved with the initial conversion of this sign approximately 7 years prior to this video (and with a different company), which is right about the expected lifespan of the LEDs and power supplies. But the best case for this sign was to replace everything with newer, more efficient LEDs and power supplies. Perhaps the market is still adapting to converting fluorescent to LEDs. I have had great success with Keystone Signhero products, as they are a 1 to 1 replacement system for fluoro to LED, and they are sooo easy to do, just replace the old lamps with the new LEDs with minimal wiring. I can't give you any solid answers, but just know that there are new and innovative solutions our problems coming out all the time. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
@@FastsignsKirkland Thanks for your most thoughtful and informative reply.