Re: How are neon tubes made?

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From: Orville R. Weyrich
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1992 02:53

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In article <1992Nov16.215103.8284@digi.lonestar.org> jsevinsk@digi.lonestar.org (John Sevinsky) writes:
>I've been thinking about the idea of making my own neon tubes, and I have no
>idea what's involved with filling the tube with neon.  Does anybody know what
>kind of equipment is needed and how much it would cost?
>


Neon? :-)

Actually, it is mostly vacuum.

And many "neon" tubes are not "neon" tubes -- only the ones with a 
characteristic orangish glow.


orville

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