modding neons?

[Shady240]

has anyone modded neons? and by that i mean cutting and extending the wires? i know in some things it doesnt work but i would like to cut and extend my wires so that i can my neons placed to give off the optimal lighting WITHOUT being seen. i have the places picked out perfectly but the wire is just too short and id have to leave the "sound activated box" sitting on top of one of my hard drives which id rather not do....

 

[leetskeet]

you shouldnt have any problem extending the wire

 

[Arcygenical]

I've extended the CCFL wires no problem. Hell you can even get extensions for them.

You need a special high voltage wire. Home Depot sells it for like, 9c a foot.

 

[Shady240]

cool beans, im getting some tomorrow!

 

[a573573]

I hear doing it yourself cuts down the effect of the cathodes, especially if done past a certain length. Which I am not sure what that is or where I read that at.

But here is some cheap premade ones just for what you are thinking (like could be found elsewhere as well, I have seen them at crazyPC as well I think, and Xioxide)
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3008/lit-63/Cold_Cathode_Extension_Cable.html
http://www.pctoys.com/840556000198.html

 

[Shady240]

hmmm, that does make me double think about it..... might be time for an experiment : )

 

[Shady240]

I've extended the CCFL wires no problem. Hell you can even get extensions for them.

You need a special high voltage wire. Home Depot sells it for like, 9c a foot.

would you know the rating off hand for the wire that you use?

 

[Arcygenical]

would you know the rating off hand for the wire that you use?

I BELIEVE it's rated for 4.5kv, but I don't use CCFL's anymore, and it's been ages since I have! LED's all the way!

 

[Shady240]

yeah, i just got them cuz i found a great deal in the FS/FT thread

 

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