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@ 21 January 2010 - 11:31 PM |
We can plan your next illuminated channel letter or electric sign project to be more energy & light efficient, cutting the energy consumption by up to 55% over conventional constructed signs. Also, at the same time the brightness will be 30% brighter and last two to three times longer than conventional CCFL illuminated signs.
SAVING ON ENERGY
West Coast Signs specializes in using only top of the line sign components into our custom fabricated signs.
In most applications we can use energy efficient electronic transformers for our cold cathode illuminated channel letters over conventional electromagnetic transformers.
Using electronic transformers we can reduce the input current anywhere from 60%-73% over conventional magnetic transformers and LED illuminated sign systems. Which also means you can save money by stacking more electronic transformers on a single circuit instead of having to pay the expense of running additional circuits from the panel to sign locations.
In a recent proposed sign where energy consumption was a concern for a set of channel letters we laid out patterns for both Neon & LED’s for a light source. The results were staggering. For this typical sized sign after installation & measured, we had this single set with using electronic transformers at 260 watts of power and drawing 2.3 amps per sign. That is just 2 and a half 100 watt bulbs, that is just $68.00 to operate per year. With the same size sign using conventional electromagnetic transformers we got 532 watts per sign and drawing 6.75 amps. With an LED system we got 576 watts per sign and drawing 9 amps per sign.
Not only are the electronic transformers energy efficient, but they will also illuminate the CCFL lamps higher than most conventional magnetic transformers. A conventional electromagnetic 30 MA transformer operates at about 24 MA. Our select electronic transformers operate at a constant current of 30MA, or 30 MA RMS which will give a higher light output.
BRIGHTNESS
How are our channel letter sign brighter than conventional systems and our competition?
We are one of the few sign companies where our standard choice of CCFL lamps for channel letters is Tri-Phosphors for white backlit, light sources and Rare Earth phosphors for colored CCFL backlit light sources.
These are both 30%-50% brighter than standard 6500 Snow White and conventional halo phosphate coated lamps. Over time, the use of Tri-Phosphor and Rare Earth Phosphor lamps have proven to keep their illumination twice as long as conventional CCFL (neon) lamps. A properly pumped CCFL lamp will last from 15-20 years.
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westco5
@ 21 January 2010 - 11:28 PM |
We produce custom electric signs and install them for your business.
We are a U.L. recognized custom electric sign shop and a electrical sign contractor here in the state of California.
We build high end custom electrical signs can build anything for exterior or interior
Many classes of channel letters, open face, reverse channel, and lumahaze (Front and rear illumination). Sheet metal or aluminum construction, we do both. We use o¬nly domestic grade material assuring the highest longevity. Our Channel letters come with a two year electrical warranty, that should tell you how confident we are in our signs! Channel Letters are illuminated by both Neon or LED.
Illuminated sign cabinets, standard acrylic or poly-carbonate (High impact) and routed out aluminum faces with push thru dimensional acrylic charaters and lettering. We build to your specifications and needs
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westco5
@ 21 January 2010 - 05:40 PM |
Illuminated Lobby Signage
Light up your office with the brilliant and eye catching light of an interior illuminated sign that can serve as many functions. Lobby Signs, Directional Signs, Desk & Office Identifications and much more.Edge Lite Signs (Left) come in both wall and desktop bases, just plug into any wall socket and let there be light. Lengths can go from 6" to 72" and reflective light can go to 18" high from the base.Illuminated wall lobby signs (Right) come in both front illumination as well as rear (Halo). Your company name and logo can be shown off with confidence and flare to potential clients who walk into your office. Very powerful first impression maker.
View our interior sign portfolio
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