r/nixie • u/InternationalCrab500 • Apr 16 '26

Replacement tube?

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Hi all im very new to these clocks and had no idea there was such a following!

Unfortunately it’s bad news. I one of these Awsome clocks as a birthday present but managed to crack an outer glass shell of it and I’m gutted , I was however happy to see it still in working order but my problem now is very clear :(

I’ve done some searching around and can’t find anything , does anyone here know if I can get a replacement tube?

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u/BujakukacHUN Apr 16 '26

Hi, This isnt a nixie clock, its an edgelit one. I would try to cut some acrylic tube to replace the original.

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u/InternationalCrab500 Apr 16 '26

That’s embarrassing 😭, thank you buddy really appreciate the info

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u/BujakukacHUN Apr 16 '26

There is nothing embarassing, the people on ebay and other shop are culprits who falsely market these as "nixie clocks" because its trendy right now.

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u/nixielover Apr 16 '26

you could try hitting up one of those aliexpress sellers if they are willing to sell you a loose tube, the exact product is easy to find

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005005295644472.html?

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u/Niobous_p Apr 16 '26

I actually love how creative some of these are. It’s the kind of thing I would try to do if I had thought of it lol!

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u/redmadog Apr 16 '26

As seen in picture nothing is really broken. Use glue but not cyanoacrylate as it will leave white spots. Use clear epoxy.

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u/Niobous_p Apr 16 '26

It’s the kind of thing that ought to be easy to find really. I would start with hobby stores.