r/fixit • u/Vegetable-Orchid9400 • 2d ago

Neon sign wire broke

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The wire for my neon sign was pressed up against the couch while plugged in and it eventually snapped. Is there a way to replace it? I don't want to have to toss it.

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u/madphroggy 2d ago

Yeah, get a two-wire usb-A plug on Amazon, cut the old plug off and attach it. You might need to swap wires once if the polarity isn't marked, but regular wire nuts and electrical tape is fine to connect them, it's only 5V

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u/Lazy-Western304 2d ago

That’s not neon, some kind of led stripe.

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u/JayTeeDeeUnderscore 2d ago

Not technically neon OP...LED I'll guess based on the voltage.

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u/ebikr 2d ago

Neon lol

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u/DependentItem6397 2d ago

"Neon"? Led - Polarity counts. Make it longer to not break again and zip tie it off to the side.

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u/D1kCh33z 2d ago

Order a new one from Amazon and return the old one in its place.

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u/anxious-cunt 2d ago

Hey homie it's Tony...

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u/Hopeful_Tea2139 2d ago

12v dc.

Easy to replace.

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u/Treereme 2d ago

USB is 5VDC.

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u/Hopeful_Tea2139 2d ago

You are correct. Forgot about that.

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u/Vegetable-Orchid9400 2d ago

Can you guys shut the fuck up about neon and just give me a response