Talk:Neon lamp

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The page for neon says neon wasn't discovered until 1898, but this page says neon lamps were on display at the 1893 world fair. WTF?

I think you have a point, WTF. Tesla's lamp must have been some other kind. Other sources say a carbon button low-pressure discharge lamp. --Heron 21:48, 22 August 2005 (UTC)

[edit] neon consumption of current

How much electricity would a small, typical neon sign use compared to a 90 watt incadescent bulb??

Neon lamps aren't especially efficient (at producing light -- clarification added). Here're some references:

• http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/everything-neon/10053-0.pdf (Describing transformers for large signs running 30 and 60 mA at 15KV so 450 and 900 VA (roughly, watts).)

By comparison, a simple "Open" sign (with the letters and a light-up frame) may draw just 75 Watts or so.

• http://store.everything-neon.com/neopsidst.html

Atlant 00:23, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

ON the contrary, neon lamps are 100% efficient. What they dont give out in light, they give out in heat! 100% total. 8-))--Light current 02:39, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Depends on the season. — Omegatron 03:21, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Ya' know, together, we three might make a pretty good comedy team.

Atlant 12:41, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Luminous efficacy of course is a different question--Light current 13:24, 21 September 2006 (UTC)