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what internal lit signs can withstand very high winds?
Two jobs here I need to quote for both at the edge of the world and its very windy there apparently (i have seen the evidence)
Job one – has previously had 2 internally lit signs blown to pieces, I was thinking more suitable would be externally lit signs made of cast iron. If anyone can recommend a system guaranteed to withstand this speed of wind?
Same place another job filling station set back of road wants a it signs to stand on poles above his roof (not on his roof it slopes and is thin1) poles attached to the wall again mental winds any systems recommended?
Any suggestions appreciated
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for the wall, you want a giant version of those pipe bending springs, they’ll just ping back up 😀
or, a big pole, with h/duty brackets offset, and one of them whirly signs like the tyre centres have, attach a dynamo to it via a fan belt, and it can power the internally lit signs 😀
sorry 😳 😳 i know you want a sensible answer, i hope you get one, 😳
edit, maybe i should patent that, self powering signs !
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I did want a sensible answer but im happy with yours!
I dont think there is a sensible answer other than for the customers to move to be honest.
Thanks anyway
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moving could be the answer, i guess one way, it would depend how long the poles are, but you could use poles designed to flex a bit, something like thin walled aluminum poles, mount the brackets low down, the poles will bow with the wind (we had a 40ft cb ariel on the side of the house which withstood the 87 hurricane fitted in this way), for added security, you could use wire cable fixing wires, but use strong springs at the anchor points, this would, in theory, allow the pole to blow, and take some of the shock out of heavy gusts of wind, without the wires ripping out, it won’t be cheap, i don’t imagine, but will save keep replacing the signs if it works well.
Hugh
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SignWeb had a recent article about cold-cathode lamps having withstood hurricane force winds (145-mph). Combine that durability with a sign shape that is formed to minimize wind resistance, and you will likely have a winner. Here is the article:
Cheers,
Rod
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With reference to job 1, what size is the sign and is it single sided or a projection sign? If it’s small (less than 1m square) try using polycarbonate or an aluminium panel, with the lettering fret-cut out, and screw it in place. If it’s a large, single sided box, try packing out the box so the panel can not be blown in. Still screw the panels in place.
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