Can LED neon signs be battery operated?
Yes, a 12-volt dc battery can be used to power your led neon. whether it's lead-acid, lithium. a 7Ahr Battery could comfortably power a small neon sign for a couple 4 hours.
How much with a battery and charging unit cost?
Batteries like this range in price from as low as $40 for a lead-acid type and $240 or more for lithium. You will also need a battery charging unit to recharge the battery.
How long can my neon run off a battery?
Depending on the batteries capacity and the size of the neon your runtime will change. Larger signs will require a bigger battery something similar in size to a car battery.
We can test your sign to give advice based on what you want to do.
In the case where you want the battery to last for several hours, it would be worthwhile to invest in a bigger battery. If weight is an issue then two battery units so could be the right choice. with two batteries you can easily swap them when one needs a charge. This way you could keep the same sign running for a much longer period with minimal downtime.
Will I need a Transformer when running Neon from a DC battery?
No, you won't need a led driver when the sign Is powered by a dc battery. the sign won't need to be run through a transformer because the power from the battery is already 12v DC (direct current)
What will I need for a battery operated neon sign?
- 10cm 2 core insulated cable
- Male Barrel connector
- x2 Spade Connector
Steps to be performed by a qualified electrician or equivalent
- Connect the male barrel connecter to one end of the cable.
- use both spade connectors on another end of the cable.
- Finally, connect spade connectors into the battery and barrel connector to the female connector coming from the red neon sign.
Are your LED neon lights battery operated or do they plug in?
Our neon lights have to be plugged into a power socket.
