Dimming Neon Sign

[A/A Fuel GTX]

Short and to the point......Can a dimmer be connected to a neon sign?

 

[dbuckley]

Neon with an old-school magnetic transformer can be connected to a dimmer, yes, but (a) you dont get the full range of dimming, and (b) your dimmer better be rated for an inductive load, or we'll be back to smoke issuance.

Used to do this in discos in decades past.

I've no idea what an electronic power supply would do, it may get ugly...

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

And yes, this is an electronic ballast. It's just a little too bright. Full range would not be an issue but smoke would be.:smile:

 

[480sparky]

And yes, this is an electronic ballast. It's just a little too bright. Full range would not be an issue but smoke would be.:smile:

Won't the smoke tend to diminish the brilliance of the neon? :grin:

BTW, you need a new flag... that one is a bit yellowed and should be replaced.

 

[zbang]

You should be able to replace the transformer/ballest with a lower current one. That'll dim the sign a bit. (Talk to your local neon shop.)

Or give the tube a bit of a dusting with black spray paint .