Neon lights on storefronts

Checked this restaurant out today that wanted weekly cleaning of 30 windows.

Not sure I would want to take on this just due to neon lights being so close to bottom of window. It’s obvious the bottom few inches and frame behind neon have been neglected.

I’m weighing the cost of damages with the high chance of breaking this neon isn’t worth the job.

Anyone work this close to neon on a regular basis?

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Ya all the time. I personally wouldn’t have a fear of it , but I wouldn’t want an employ doing it , Becuse it would only be a matter of time before he gets lackadaisical , An pop 150-200 bucks
Ya not worth it doable yes if you yourself is doing it.
Btw … never seen them on the outside like that. Weird, An stupid !!

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Yes, in nail salon… And i have destroyed one due to drip. Exploded. $1300 but owner didn’t hold me to it.

Create a neon light waiver? Idk.
Have them build a small awning over them?
Just brainstorming.

Id probably pass on it but explain to them why. Maybe they’d offer a solution.

Or Unger Stingray?

Side pole or wagtail with a side closeout. Just make sure the tools are locked in!

Thanks for info

I had a concern for dripping on it too,wondering what type of reaction that would be.

Think your right and just be up front with concern and see where it goes.

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Water can drip on to the glass , I would have them off when cleaning. The part that should be of concern with electric is the boot where that wires are tied in ( that rubber part ).
They put them outside so I gues there not concerned with water
I would use a ledger , an I would ladder up for that triangle, an I would charge more than usual

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Oh yeah. Right. Excellent point. So I would be curious to know how they make it so they can withstand rain.

Ya that’s not a bad idea. I would prob pull more than half way done An then last pull sideways. Not there so hard to tell the clearance with a ledger

The wire is covered with glass . the only area where the wire could be exposed is bybthat boot. Which is why it’s got rubber on it to protect the connection
Plus when it rains you can keep them off :laughing:

Just curious. Do you believe in trusting your gut feelings?

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Seems doable if you take your time. They’re outside lights, they’re meant to get wet.

This is the way I would approach it ^^.

The job is very doable, with some liability attached to it.

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Thank God it’s only some liability. Wait a minute! If he breaks a light is it still a small matter, no big deal? Cost of doing business and all that stuff.

Some liability

Read my whole response and what I quoted from him, let me help with that Mike.

If he’s upfront about the possibilities of breakage of the neon and the customer is aware it and approves the work and liability, then it’s limited liability on his part.

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OK
He’s going to get that in writing?
Cool :sunglasses:

PS
Wait a minute

If the customer agrees to cover breakage wouldn’t there be zero liability?

Nope… there is still limited liability, the customer and your relationship will change if the breakage occurs. :wink:

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There’s an understatement.

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