Bad Dog Designs
Mini Geiger Counter Clock
Product Description
The Mini Geiger Counter Clock is made from a military personnel radiation monitor, originally worn around your neck to warn you if you entered a contaminated or radioactive area! Made from bakelite, the counters have been carefully dismantled and cleaned up, before being upcycled into 4 tube Nixie Clocks. All the original looks and features of the counter have been kept to keep them totally authentic.
Nixie tubes were invented in 1955, and were a means for early electronic devices to display numbers. They consist of a clear glass tube with the numbers from 0 – 9 stacked behind each other. The tube is filled with neon gas and then sealed. Each digit has its own connection, so when a small electrical current is applied, the neon gas around the digit is ionized and creates a distinctive orange glow. There is no heat produced, so the tubes can easily last up to 20 years.
Product Details
- ColorsBrown
- Materials
Bakelite
- Measurements
6"L x 3"W x 7"H
- OriginUnited Kingdom
— Warranty: Manufacturer's 12 Month
— Made From A Real Cold War-Era Geiger Counter
— Individually Signed & Numbered
— 4 Off Rugged IN-12 Nixie tubes
— Tube Life: Approx. 20 Years
— Simple Setting Via 2 Buttons
— Light Sensitive With Auto-Dim
— Accuracy: +/- 1 Minute Per Year
— Time & Date Display
— Programmable Backlight Color & Modes (Can Be Turned Off)
— 12V DC Power Supply With 4.9' Cord
FAQ
No, the original electronics were no longer working, so we just repurposed the casing.
Is it still radioactive? How big is it?No, it's not radioactive! They are decommissioned and checked before they get released from the Army.
Size wise it's 6" wide, 7" tall and 3" deep.
No, it is just a clock. There is no alarm function.
Are the nixie tubes replaceable?Yes, they plug in and out on this model.
What is the lifespan of the tubes?The lifespan of the tubes is approximately 20 years.
Will the manufacturer repair it after warranty?Yes, they stand behind what they make.
About the Designer
Bad Dog Designs founder and electronics engineer Paul Parry grew up dismantling and sometimes successfully reassembling all kinds of electronics and devices. His first Nixie tube clock was assembled on a whim—without even realizing the appeal of the steampunk aesthetic he was creating. The passion project has since evolved into a full-blown entrepreneurial endeavor, employing both Paul and his wife Karen full time. Bad Dog Designs earned a Merit award in the International Arts & Crafts Design Awards in 2016. Paul is also a recognized artist by the UK's Craft Council, and works as an artisan on the BBC's "Money for Nothing" TV series.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In5-6 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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