Cold Cathode Problem/Question

[TheMightyBige]

I have a set of (2) 12" Blue Cold Cathode lights in my case. Now somehow one of them has a series of cracks in it on one side and seems to run bright and fine other than a red spot in the light in the cracked area. I've looked for a while and have not found anywhere that says whether this is safe or not. Should I just replace it right away or seal it with a clear apoxy?

 

[FuryRosewood]

i would replace it...probably is not safe... to me if its broke i typically see about fixing/replacing

 

[Okedokey]

i agree, although you are probably not in immediate harm, they do potentially contain mercury and although beta raditaion, it may be higher now.

 

[FuryRosewood]

yea...not worth it for a 10 dollar toy