You could have a high value resistor permanently connected between the 
cathodes and ground so there is always a minimum current flowing through 
them?

On Friday, December 1, 2023 at 8:30:47 AM UTC-5 Robert G. Schaffrath wrote:

> It would an interesting idea but the glass would block the ionizing 
> radiation (alpha and probably most beta particles from daughter elements in 
> the ore).
>
> I have the same issue with B-7971's in a dark room. Unless I shine a 
> flashlight at them, it takes them a bit of time to turn on from a cold 
> start.
>
>
> On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 4:43:52 PM UTC-5 Nicholas Stock wrote:
>
> May I suggest a small piece of uranium ore placed next to the clock?
>
> LOL.
>
>

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