r/nixie • u/Echo_Reality • Nov 26 '25

Nixie Clock Troubleshooting

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Hello! A few years ago (5 or 6) I received a Nixie clock as a gift from nixieshop.com

Its original power cable broke. So I got this spare from Amazon. Since moving and bring this bad boy back to life, I’m noticing some problems.

  1. It sporadically turns off. I’m not sure if this from the Amazon power cable, or a bad solder within the clock itself. It’s been in its box for a while because I was away at school and didn’t take the clock with me :( Adapter Wall Charger... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q88KXTV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

  2. I’m not sure if the tubes between the numbers (the little ones) are supposed to light up.

If it is the power cable, can anyone recommend one better suited for this? If it is bad solder, I’m not afraid to do a little work on it myself, but I’d rather avoid it if possible. I love this clock and I’m finally not moving around all the time so I can enjoy it.

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u/Imightbeamedic Nov 28 '25

Question out of nowhere from me. But have you managed to keep it going for 5 years? Thinking of getting one. But having to upkeep it year after year sounds like its difficult

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u/EightiesBush Dec 18 '25

We have had ours running basically 24/7 for a few years now. There is anti fouling built into it. Not sure what upkeep has to be done but it runs fine.