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How long does a nixie tube clock last?
Average longevity of Nixie tubes varied from about 5,000 hours for the earliest types, to as high as 200,000 hours or more for some of the last types to be introduced.
How do I reset my nixie clock?
Press and hold the set button, for about 5-6 seconds until the first tube will turn on its decimal point. Release the button. Now, with each short press of the button, you can advance the first digit. The format is 24 hours, so the first tube only changes from 0-1-2 etcetera.
Are nixie tubes rare?
Today, nixie tube clocks are still available but rare. People who make them usually use Soviet military stocks. The tiny tubes used in watches are especially rare because they were rarely used in the nixie display age. The thing is that tubes were not popular in clocks until recent years.
Are nixie tube clocks safe?
Yes, it is safe to power nixie tubes all the time, the power consumption is below 1W per tube, they stay at room temperature. Our clocks are powered from power adaptor which is able to deliver only 24W, in case of short-circuit of any kind in the clock/tube, the power adaptor cuts off the power.
How much voltage does a nixie tube need?
Nixie tubes require high voltages (>170 volts) to illuminate. A single anode is connected to a high voltage source via a dropping resistor and cathodes shaped like numbers are grounded to make them illuminate. Drivers, then, must be capable of withstanding the driving voltage.
Are Nixie tubes waterproof?
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Can you touch Nixie tubes?
Yes! But be careful, touching any conducting part of your circuit can be lethal. If you are not familiar with working with mains fed circuits first read this. Examples of clocks which are fed directly from the mains are the Tube-in-Tube clock, my single-tube E1T clock, and Geert’s single digit nixie clock.
Are Nixie tube clocks safe?
What can I do with a Nixie tube clock?
Hours, minutes and seconds / date, month and year display. You can also regulate the brightness of the tubes (6 levels), and blue back-light brightness (5 modes + switch-off mode).
Can You regulate the brightness of Nixie tubes?
You can also regulate the brightness of the tubes (6 levels), and blue back-light brightness (5 modes + switch-off mode). We use only brand-new In-14 Nixie tubes in our vintage clocks, and also we programmed our clocks with the tubes-safety mode, which prevents the Nixies’ cathodes poisoning.
How much does a vault Nixie tube clock cost?
Your purchase will be tracked within Etsy.com shop. Get this Vault Nixie tube clock for $350 per item for the simple model, and for $380 for the vacuum tube clock with the brass corners.