Porcelain Neon Housings

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Porcelain Housing Overview

Porcelain housing and its glass housing equivalent
Porcelain TC-100 TC-200 TC-50 TC-300 TC-2000
Glass housing equivalent #100 #200 #200P #300 PK

Today, Collectors, Restorers, and Neon Artisans continue to value traditional porcelain housings for both their timeless appearance and historical authenticity - reminiscent of neon signs of urban America, illuminating theaters, diners, motels, gas stations, and roadside attractions. Their unmistakable vintage character recalls an era when neon transformed city streets into vibrant works of light and color.

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TC-100 Porcelain Neon Housing, complete (50-count case) — glass equivalent #100

Transco

TC-100 Porcelain Neon Housing, complete

Glass equivalent #100

$399.00 case of 50
TC-200 Porcelain Neon Housing, complete (50-count case) — glass equivalent #200

Transco

TC-200 Porcelain Neon Housing, complete

Glass equivalent #200

$359.00 case of 50
TC-50 Porcelain Neon Housing (50-count case) — glass equivalent #200P 'Peanut'

Transco

TC-50 Porcelain Neon Housing

Glass equivalent #200P 'Peanut'

$295.00 case of 50
TC-300 Porcelain Neon Housing, spring type (50-count case) — glass equivalent #300

Transco

TC-300 Porcelain Neon Housing, spring type

Glass equivalent #300

$425.00 case of 50
2-Up Porcelain Housings (40-count box, blow-out)

2-Up Porcelain Housings

40-count box, blow-out

$89.00

Call to order
TC-2000 'Glass-to-Porcelain' PK Conversion Insert (50-count case)Discontinued

Transco

TC-2000 'Glass-to-Porcelain' PK Conversion Insert

50-count case

More about Porcelain Neon Housings

Whether restoring a historic sign or preserving the craftsmanship of classic neon construction, Ventex Porcelain Neon Housings remain a respected symbol of enduring quality, nostalgia, and the golden age of illuminated advertising.

The Porcelain Neon Housings have played an important role in traditional neon sign construction. Designed as a high-voltage electrode housing, it provides a safe, durable connection point for neon tubing inside metal sign cabinets. Made from electrical-grade porcelain with a spring-loaded contact assembly, the Porcelain Neon Housing line offers reliable insulation, weather resistance, and easy servicing, making it a standard component in commercial neon signs throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century.

Commonly used in channel letters, cabinet signs, and roadside displays, the Porcelain Neon Housing helped safely support the high voltages required for neon lighting. Their glazed porcelain bodies resisted heat, moisture, and UV exposure, contributing to the longevity and iconic glow of vintage American neon signage.

Affordable and safe method for making neon electrode connections.

Premium electrical-grade porcelain receptacles.

Brass hardware for safe, affordable and trouble-free neon electrode connections.

Suitable for indoor, outdoor-protected and outdoor-exposed (wet) locations.

Heat resistant porcelain for professional year-round installations.

Nickel-plated steel ferrules for utmost protection against the elements.

Spring contact allows for easy neon tube servicing.

All are rated for 7,500vt applications, including 15,000vt mid point referenced transformer installations.

Comes with a plated steel ferrule to secure the unit to the sign enclosure.

No returns on Porcelain Housings.

Factoid... Glass Housings were introduced in 1934-35. Before this, any sign built that used housings used Porcelain Housings.

NOTE: These Porcelain Housings are stocked, but always check availability to make sure we have not run out in between shipments!