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Sign light retrofitting is a common solution when signs have gotten older. You might wonder what the purpose of this work is so let's look at seven reasons why you might go this route.

Preserving History

A sign can have a strong connection with a community. If a sign has become emblematic of a business, it's hard to just get rid of it. Even trying to replace it with a fresh version can be off-putting. Rather than move on, you might want to retrofit the sign with modern lighting to give it a new lease on life.

Efficiency

While a sign might be amazing as a piece of advertising and history, it might also carry the legacies of an older time. One of those legacies is electrical inefficiency.

Modern LED lighting, the common choice for sign light retrofitting, consumes a fraction of what older incandescent or halogen lighting did. For example, LED products consume nearly three-quarters less electricity than incandescent lighting.

Cooling

Lighting systems can produce tons of heat, and that's particularly the case with older models. This presents a potential fire hazard. Heat can also do damage to many types of signs by discoloring paints and plastics.

Retrofitting a sign can dramatically reduce the heat output of its lights. Once more, LEDs lead the way in reducing heat output.

Restoration of Colors

A sign that makes great use of color can suffer as the lighting system starts to decline. Sign light retrofitting allows you to take the light issues out of the equation. You can use modern lights to provide white lighting that will make the colors of a sign pop.

Electrical Safety

The heat and electrical issues associated with older signs also create compounding problems. They can short out electrical supplies, potentially posing hazards. Also, older signs often used wiring setups that are no longer up to code. Performing a retrofit can help you reduce the safety concerns and bring a sign into compliance with regulations.

Visibility

Older lighting styles can be dull and get drowned out in modern advertising landscapes. By moving your signs to new systems, you can give them greater vibrancy. That also lends them greater visibility.

Maintainability

As lighting methods age, it becomes harder to find ways to just replace parts. Retrofitting makes it easier to find components, replacement bulbs, and technicians who can do the work to keep a sign in top condition.