[neonixie-l] Re: [OT] AC frequency deviation in Europe

[sonixie]

Same situation here in Italy. I have three nixie clocks around home, we 
realized that they were all delayed in late february. I told my wife that 
there is a tight control of the grid frequency and if they realize that 
they have given away too many pulses, they take them back. She could not 
believe me. Actually, she was right. We had never experienced delays like 
this. though. We were late at work because of this. Certainly 113 GWh 
sounds like a lot of missing energy. Makes you wonder whether this is a new 
kind of crime, stealing electric energy from power lines,  besides stealing 
oil from pipelines or copper from gutters, church roofs and electric 
wires...

Il giorno giovedì 8 marzo 2018 09:27:55 UTC+1, Paolo Cravero ha scritto:
>
> This info affects all clocks in Europe that derive their timebase from the 
> 50 Hz AC frequency.
>
> Last week I noticed my 20+ y.o. Sony Digicube was runnng late: we had 
> adjusted +4 minutes in a week. What bite my curiosity was that the 9 y.o. 
> microwave oven clock had the same delay. Initially I suspected an extra 
> load on the grid caused by the extra-cold weather Europe experienced in 
> week 9, but after a little investigation I found this:
>
>
> 
> https://www.entsoe.eu/news-events/announcements/announcements-archive/Pages/News/2018-03-06-press-release-continuing-frequency-deviation-in-the-continental-european-power-system.aspx
>
> (and the links in the FAQ at the bottom)
>
> Paolo
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: [OT] AC frequency deviation in Europe

[sonixie]

Same situation here in Italy. I have three nixie clocks around home, we 
realized that they were all delayed in late february. I told my wife that 
there is a tight control of the grid frequency and if they realize that 
they have given away too many pulses, they take them back. She could not 
believe me. Actually, she was right. We had never experienced delays like 
this. though. We were late at work because of this. Certainly 113 Wh sounds 
like a lot of missing energy. Makes you wonder whether this is a new kind 
of crime, stealing electric energy from power lines,  besides stealing oil 
from pipelines or copper from gutters, church roofs and electric wires...


Il giorno giovedì 8 marzo 2018 09:27:55 UTC+1, Paolo Cravero ha scritto:
>
> This info affects all clocks in Europe that derive their timebase from the 
> 50 Hz AC frequency.
>
> Last week I noticed my 20+ y.o. Sony Digicube was runnng late: we had 
> adjusted +4 minutes in a week. What bite my curiosity was that the 9 y.o. 
> microwave oven clock had the same delay. Initially I suspected an extra 
> load on the grid caused by the extra-cold weather Europe experienced in 
> week 9, but after a little investigation I found this:
>
>
> 
> https://www.entsoe.eu/news-events/announcements/announcements-archive/Pages/News/2018-03-06-press-release-continuing-frequency-deviation-in-the-continental-european-power-system.aspx
>
> (and the links in the FAQ at the bottom)
>
> Paolo
>
>

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[neonixie-l] Re: red filter on tubes

[sonixie]

Hi,
Don't you need to bake this glass paint? At least on the Pebeo Vitrea 160 I 
have seen, it says it is a water based colour that becomes water resistant 
(dishwasher-safe) only after BAKING at 160 °C (325 °F).
Do nixies resist 160°C (and if yes for how long)
Giampaolo


Il giorno lunedì 19 gennaio 2015 10:14:19 UTC+1, Nick ha scritto:

 French Enamel Varnish glass paint - known as FEV - available in a whole 
 range of colours from various manufacturers.

 I did some experiments which were pretty successful - see my avatar on 
 this forum and also VFD FEV dip test Picassa Album 
 https://plus.google.com/photos/101626975611011778867/albums/5668085175747258497?banner=pwa,
  
 specifically the comments on Mauve VFD FEV dip test 
 https://plus.google.com/photos/101626975611011778867/albums/5668085175747258497/5668085181417165410?banner=pwapid=5668085181417165410oid=101626975611011778867
  

 FEV is available in a range of colours and works well - simple dipping is 
 fine and gets a good finish - you don't have to be too cute, i.e. spinning 
 etc. is not required - it coats and dries very evenly if hung upside down.

 HTH

 Nick


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[neonixie-l] Re: Ray Weisling, original founder of this group, has passed away

[sonixie]

My most sincere condolences.
Giampaolo Minetti


Il giorno mercoledì 15 ottobre 2014 15:31:42 UTC+2, Nick ha scritto:

 I just received this from his daughter:

 0ctober 14, 2014 - Death of Raymond Scott Weisling

 It is with a big regret that we announce the death of beloved Mr. Raymond 
 Scott Weisling, husband of Sri Rahmawati Weisling, father of Daphne Eka 
 Jayanti Weisling, Amanda Dwi Adhityasari Weisling, and Kelvin Adrianto 
 Weisling.

 The family will gather friends and family at the funeral home, at Jl. 
 Brojonoto, 263-A, Depok, Sleman, DIY, Indonesia, at 10 a.m.(GMT +7),

 and the funeral will be held on the same day at the Astana Bonoloyo Solo, 
 Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, at 1.30 p.m. (GMT + 7).

 We sincerely hope for your deepest condolences, and 
 donations are greatly appreciated (please respond by email for details),
 thank you.

 the family of Raymond Weisling


 Whatever people's feelings towards Ray in recent years (with respect, 
 please keep such comments off this thread) , Ray was instrumental in the 
 resurgence of worldwide interest in nixies, he invented the concept of the 
 FLW and designed other very nice clocks - at the end of the day, we all owe 
 him for all of that. It's sad that he's left us. RIP.

 Nick



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