{"title":"Round neon light","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheck the diameter and colour temperature before anything else: a 30 cm ring for a hallway or a worktop, a wider ceiling light for a living room, in neutral white around 4000 K if you cook underneath it. The round neon light is then chosen on its mounting, its base and the type of tube, LED or fluorescent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a round neon light and what light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round neon light is a ring-shaped light tube, fluorescent or LED, fixed to the ceiling or the wall. It gives light spread over 360 degrees for a bare tube, softer and more directed behind a diffuser. The result depends on the colour temperature and the type of mounting, not on the diameter alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED round neon or fluorescent tube: what changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA circular fluorescent tube needs a ballast and a starter to switch on, and takes a few seconds to reach full brightness. The LED ring starts instantly, without flickering, and accepts more varied whites. The first often equips older fittings still in place, the second is chosen for a new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/neon-led\"\u003eLED neon\u003c\/a\u003e or a tube replacement. The base and the diameter remain the two points to note before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiffuse halo or directed light: what to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ring mounted bare on the ceiling projects a wide, slightly harsh halo, with a soft shadow in the centre. Behind a polycarbonate or frosted glass diffuser, the light becomes even and free of direct glare, which changes everything above a table. For a living room, aim for a warm white around 2700 to 3000 K; for a work area, a neutral white between 3500 and 4000 K. An IP20 rating is enough in a dry room, an IP44 is justified in a bathroom. To compare product families, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"format\"\u003e30 cm round neon or larger diameter: which size to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 30 cm round neon light suits a hallway, a corridor or a small kitchen where it serves as additional or task lighting. In a living room or a large room, a wider ring occupies the ceiling and becomes a decorative feature in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e30 cm round neon: for which room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres in diameter is a compact halo: it fits in a 90 cm wide corridor without crowding the passage, and sits above a worktop without encroaching on the splashback. In a kitchen, this size is enough as local task lighting, not as general lighting for a large room: pair it with another light source. A neutral white avoids eye strain when peeling or chopping. For precision work, a ring of this size is also useful on a magnifying lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRound neon ceiling light: the diameter to aim for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wider round neon tube ceiling light, around 40 to 60 cm, lights a whole room and reads as a shape on the ceiling rather than a simple light point. The practical rule: the larger the room and the higher the ceiling (above 2.60 m), the more generous the ring can be. Below 2.40 m, a large diameter drops into the field of view and becomes heavy. The table below summarises the cases. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neon-led\"\u003eCircular LED neons\u003c\/a\u003e come in these sizes, so it is up to you to decide according to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich round neon for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of round neon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesired effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 cm round neon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact halo, additional lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway, corridor, small kitchen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight of the fitting and mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge diameter round neon ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, dining room, professional premises\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeiling height and tube compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible curved LED neon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative effect, luminous design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, lounge, shop window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting support and power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound neon wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaking light on the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorridor, staircase, headboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress protection rating and wiring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"placement\"\u003eWhere to place a round neon in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, a round neon light is placed on the ceiling above the worktop to limit shadows in front of you. Elsewhere, it plays the role of soft light: on a bedroom ceiling, in a narrow corridor or as a wall light in a hallway, where a bulky fitting would not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKitchen round neon: above the worktop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign the ring with the centre of the worktop, not the centre of the room: the light then falls vertically on hands and hobs. Allow around 70 to 90 cm between the worktop and the fitting to avoid glare while keeping useful light. A flat diffuser model is easier to clean than an open ring exposed to splashes. Find suitable configurations in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neon-cuisine\"\u003ekitchen neon\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBedroom, corridor, hallway: the other locations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bedroom, a ceiling ring in warm white replaces the central light without the bulky look of a chandelier, and a wall-mounted model above the headboard frees up the bedside tables. In a corridor less than a metre wide, the ring stays in line and does not catch shoulders. For the hallway, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-murale-neon\"\u003ewall neon\u003c\/a\u003e avoids running cables across the ceiling when the power supply is already high on the wall. Also compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-neon\"\u003eneon wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e if you are looking for a low installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir\"\u003eHow to choose a round neon for a ceiling light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a ceiling light, first check the weight and the type of ceiling mounting, then the compatibility of the tube with the existing support. Next come the colour temperature, which sets the mood, and the ingress protection rating for a damp room such as a bathroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the mounting and the weight of the fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large ring weighs more than it looks, often several kilos with its diffuser. On a plasterboard ceiling, a toggle anchor or a rail fixed into the joists is necessary; on old concrete, a standard expansion anchor is enough. The fitting must be mounted on a sound support, and the connection made with the power off. The manufacturer's instructions always take precedence over common practice: they indicate the type of mounting required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColour temperature and ingress protection rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour temperature decides the result before any other criterion: around 2700 to 3000 K for a living room or bedroom, 4000 K for a kitchen or office. Below 3000 K, the warm colours of wood stand out; above 5000 K, the room takes on a clinical look. The ingress protection rating matters for the bathroom and covered outdoor areas: an IP44 protects against water splashes, an IP20 is limited to dry rooms. The markers in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neon-led\"\u003ethe LED neon range\u003c\/a\u003e help you cross-reference these two pieces of information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"remplacer\"\u003eCan a neon be replaced with an LED neon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a fluorescent neon can most often be replaced with an LED model, provided you choose a tube whose base and diameter match the fitting. On an older support, the connection is made directly to the mains, removing the starter and bypassing the ballast according to the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wire an LED neon without a starter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the circuit breaker, open the fitting, locate the starter and remove it. The LED tube is then connected to the mains, with the ballast removed or bypassed according to what the instructions allow. Some tubes work as a direct replacement without modification, others require the wiring to be redone. If the diagram is not clear, an electrician can redo the connection in a few minutes. See also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neon-led\"\u003eswitching to LED neon\u003c\/a\u003e for the models concerned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich LED lamp can replace a neon tube?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pieces of information are noted: the tube diameter (common circular tubes are 29 mm, T9 are wider), the shape of the base and the length or diameter of the fitting. An equivalent LED tube takes these dimensions and is installed with the same gesture as a classic tube. A model dedicated to the fitting avoids adaptations. For a kitchen, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neon-cuisine\"\u003eneon lighting for the kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e is chosen with a diffuser, easier to clean than a bare tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eCircular fluorescent tube and LED neon: what changes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCircular fluorescent tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLED neon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires a ballast and a starter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmediate on most models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited shades, often cool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, neutral or cool white, sometimes coloured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher at comparable brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower at comparable brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited, brightness drops at end of life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger, without flickering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube replacement only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible LED tube or complete fitting to connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA tube that blackens is replaced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffuser to dust, no tube to change\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"reglementation\"\u003eAre neons banned in France?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no ban on using neons in a home: European restrictions concern the placing on the market of certain fluorescent tubes, gradually replaced by LED. A fitting already installed can be kept and fitted with a compatible tube, or replaced with a complete LED model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat replaces neons today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo solutions coexist: the compatible LED tube, which slots into the existing fitting, and the complete LED ceiling light, which takes over the mounting and connection. The first saves removal, the second makes the support new again when the ballast is tired or the diffuser has yellowed. In both cases, compatibility is read on the product instructions, never on an assumption. A new fitting is chosen from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a fluorescent tube and an LED tube?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluorescent tube contains a gas that produces ultraviolet light, converted by a white powder on the inner wall; it needs a ballast to start. The LED tube works with diodes and an integrated driver, which explains its instant start and the absence of mercury. The outside shape is identical, the inside is not, hence the importance of checking the permitted mounting before mixing the two technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow to match a round neon with rounded furniture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round neon naturally dialogues with a round table or a rounded armchair: the curves answer each other and the eye follows the same line. Align it with the centre of the furniture, and near a rounded wardrobe or a rounded corner bookcase, keep it away from the wall to avoid a cast shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRound table and rounded armchair: the duo with a round neon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ring suspended above a round table creates a readable vertical line: the fitting echoes the diameter of the tabletop, roughly half, and sits 75 to 90 cm from the tabletop to light without glare. A rounded armchair placed on the same axis extends the curve on the floor. Avoid a square ring above a round table: the break in shape is immediately visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRounded wardrobe and rounded corner bookcase: where to place the light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a rounded wardrobe, a wall ring set 15 to 20 cm from the furniture avoids the cast shadow and brings out the curvature of the door. Near a rounded corner bookcase, the light comes from above or from the side, never from the front, so as not to flatten the volumes. A slim model in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/applique-neon\"\u003eneon wall light\u003c\/a\u003e slips into these gaps without hindering the opening of doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer\"\u003eHow to install and maintain a round neon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation starts with the mounting: check the strength of the support and the weight of the fitting before connecting. Maintenance is limited to dusting the diffuser and checking that the tube stays in place. For a magnifying lamp, choose a ring that lights the work area without glare, so below the edge of the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRound neon for magnifying lamp: the case of precision uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a workbench, the ring is placed around the area being observed, never behind the operator, to eliminate the cast shadows of the hand. A neutral white around 4000 to 5000 K makes colour contrasts more accurate. Check that the ring diameter is larger than the work area and that the diffuser stays matt, otherwise the reflection tires the eyes after an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning, mounting and good practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDusting is done dry, with a microfibre cloth, with the fitting switched off. Once a year, tighten the mounting screws and check that the fitting does not move when touched with a fingertip. A tube that blackens at the ends or flickers is replaced. To choose a model placed in the right spot, take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neon-au-dessus-du-plan-de-travail\"\u003eneon above the worktop\u003c\/a\u003e: the mounting height changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about round neon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat replaces neons?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible LED tubes replace most fluorescent tubes, with identical base and diameter. When the fitting is old or damaged, a complete LED ceiling light is simpler to install. In both cases, check compatibility with the ballast on the instructions before connecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to fit an LED neon on an old support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, open the fitting and remove the starter. The LED tube is then connected directly to the mains, with the ballast bypassed or removed according to the instructions. If the wiring is not clear, an electrician can redo the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow can I replace a fluorescent tube with an LED tube?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the tube diameter, the shape of its base and the length of the fitting, then choose an equivalent LED tube. Replacement is done with the power off, with the same gesture as a classic tube. An LED tube dedicated to the fitting avoids wiring adaptations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it possible to install an LED tube in a fluorescent fitting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the fitting accepts the corresponding LED tube in base and diameter. Some fittings require the ballast to be removed, others work as a direct replacement. The tube instructions indicate the permitted mounting, to be respected so as not to damage the assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eRound neon for ceiling light: how to fix it to the ceiling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst check the weight of the fitting and the nature of the ceiling, then install the mounting provided by the manufacturer, suitable anchor or rail. The connection is made with the power off. If the ceiling is plasterboard or old concrete, the chosen mounting must match the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice therefore comes down to three pieces of information to note before ordering: the diameter, the colour temperature and the type of mounting. The models available in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe lighting universe\u003c\/a\u003e display their full specifications, to compare with your existing support. 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