On 9/4/14 12:22 PM, gregebert wrote:
I'm sure some nixie zealots might disagree with me here, but in my opinion
the cost vs. size math doesn't justify spending* that* much on a 50mm tube.
The IN-18 tubes are an impressive 40mm, for about 1/10 the cost.
Despite a few temptations, I have stayed away from digits larger than 20mm,
partly for cost reasons, but also because the large digits seem skinny &
dim compared to smaller tubes. It appears that cathodes are not made
'fatter' for larger tubes, probably because that would impair visibility of
other digits and they would also reflect more.
I see 'Fake Gigantic Nixies' in my future.....
I agree. I'm quite happy with my ZM1040 clock. It is a nice size for a
standard living room. Plus, the tubes cost only $9 each back when I
built it in 2002.
I remember people on the yahoo neonixie list giving me a hard time (for
profiteering!?!) for reselling those tubes for $15 each after importing
them from Switzerland. Tee hee!
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David Forbes, Tucson AZ
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