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Crackle Light Tubes

Plasma Light Kinetic Sculpture


By combining the shapes of blown glass with different gases and electronic circuits, an endless variety of tube effects are possible. Filled with a material that gives them bright, sharp colors, Crackle Tubes can be used even under full ambient lighting.

Features:

  • Low voltage/power requirements
  • Adjustable crackle effect and speed
  • Single electrode design
  • Bright, vibrant colors
  • Extremely long life
  • Sound-reactive effect
  • Available colors: blue, red, magenta, white, green, ...or any desired mix

 

Crackle tubes are unique and higly adaptable type of display, viewable from 360°. Crackle Tubes can be made straight, bent into shapes, and are available in a rainbow of colors.

The Crackle Tube power supply runs on a small, 12VDC UL listed wall adapter. The power supply features a crackle speed control, and a music-controlled crackling mode. These  crackle tube displays will last through years of around-the-clock operation.

Sizes/Shapes:
Standard tubes are 1" dia. (up to 8" dia. avail.)

4' straight tubes are a Standard length; however, other lengths & shapes can easily be made to suit your needs. Let your creativity go wild: make your own logo, sports icon, pet caricature. initials, favorite hobby, musical symbol, etc. These make great theme gifts for all occasions - unique and cool! Available with automated flashing pattern or ability to synchronize to music (live or recorded).

Available Colors: blue, red, green, magenta, and white

To order, please select from the different sizes from below and click on the corresponding Add to Cart. In the Notes/Instructions, area provided during the checkout process, indicate what color or color combination you would like, ex. red, green or white, blue.

 

Pricing for Crackle Tubes
Please call to place order on the below items
Prices include power supply


1" x 48" - $465.00

2" x 48" - $693.00

3" x 48" - $1060.00

4" x 48" - $1905.00

5" x 48" - $2310.00

6" x 48" - $2790.00 

(Power supply included in prices)

DELIVERY 2-4 weeks (typical)

WARRANTY 1 year repair/replacement against manufacturing defects. (Damages due to shipping not covered)

Delivery 2-4 weeks typical

Crackle Tube w/Floor base 4” diameter x 32”h. The power supply runs off of a 12V, 1 amp. wall adapter. Controls feature a “lightning” speed adjustment and a music control feature.

Floor base is optional.

How do they work?
A crackle tube works similarly to a Luminglas device. The beads, coatings, the gases, and the power supply are the same. The shape is the only thing that is different. Virtually any blown glass shape can be made to light up as long as it can withstand being put under vacuum. (This is an important safety concern: Never put a glass shape under vacuum unless you know what you're doing! Implosions can easily happen and are extremely dangerous!) Large crackle tubes (2" or larger) are made with double walls. This cuts down the weight and forces the discharge near the outer glass wall. Double walled vessels of this type require careful designing to prevent the glass from cracking due to strains in the glass between the inside and outside walls.

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To order by check or money order please send payment and product information to:

Light Energy Studio
2330 N Brighton St
Burbank, Ca. 91504

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or call us at 818-565-1033





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