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Krypton Neon consults
to the neon, lighting, architectural, and theater industries.
The information below is provided to assist in the design and
specification of neon.
Please note that specs may change as changes to code and technology
occur. |
Component Diagrams and Information
© Krypton Neon 2004. All Rights Reserved.
Table
5 - Decimal and Fractional
Inch Equivalents of
Common Tubing Diameters |
10mm
|
.394
in
|
~
3/8 in
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12mm
|
.472
in
|
~
1/2 in
|
15mm
|
.591
in
|
~
5/8 in
|
18mm
|
.709
in
|
~
3/4 in
|
25mm*
|
.984
in
|
~1
in
|
*Note: 25mm is
generally
termed
'Cold Cathode'
Diagram
1 - Typical Neon Surface Installation
Showing Partial tube, electrode, & tube support. |
Diagram
2 - Typical Neon Through-Wall Installation
Showing Partial tube, electrode, electrode housing, & tube support. |
Note: Installation
components typically include: neon tubes, tube
supports,
electrode insulators or
housings, GTO wire, wire sleeve or conduit,
power supply.
Table
4 - Minimum
Recommended High Voltage Clearances
See 'Type' definitions below. |
Secondary Volts
|
Type 1
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Type 2
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Type 3
|
Type 4
|
1001 to 5000
|
1/2 inch
|
1/4 inch
|
3/4 inch |
1 inch |
5001 to 10000
|
3/4 inch
|
1/4 inch |
1-1/8 inch |
1-1/2 inch |
10001 to 15000
|
1 inch
|
1/4 inch |
1-1/2 inch |
2 inch |
| Type
1: Sleeved high voltage (HV)
wire to primary wire or to dead metal. * Where dead metal is parallel to HV wire
for more than 1 inch. |
| Type
2: Neon tubing to any
surface. |
Type
3: Bare HV parts to dead
metal, to unsleeved HV wire, or to primary wire and connectors.
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Type
4: Bare HV parts to other
bare HV parts or non-insulated primary and low voltage parts.
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