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I would suggest you have a qualified technician make needed adjustments. The three weights provide power to the hour strike (left weight), time (center weight), and chime melody (right weight). .wslide-caption-text {} .wsite-footer blockquote {} Just a question, that might help, how do you get the right link pitch, would it be, The diameter of the chain wheel X 3.142 / number of teeth. Thank you! It's. Regards, Premier Clocks. Something had gone awry in the time train. Depending upon the model of the clock, there can be 1, 2 or 3 winding holes. Do some reading, and then work on some simpler clocks. Phoenix, AZ 85051 (map) Telephone. To adjust the speed of the clock, remove the pendulum and move the pendulum disk down if the clock is fast. .fancybox-title {} } I have swopped clicks, but it keeps on happening. Let's look at the two most common scenarios where we see this happen. This only occurs on the strike side. Complete clock weight in polished Brass tone, Comes with top and bottom caps, hardware and lead center filler. Well, for what it's worth, what kind of clock or movement are we talking about, anyway? The CENTER weight runs the pendulum if the weight is falling faster than the 2 outside weights it might be that the clutch on the Center winding drum is starting to come loose and will need to be tightened up or it is damaged and will need to be replaced. Weights are not suppose to behave like this. 514 Poplar Street Phone: 717-684-8261. 1.Your grandfather clock weights power your grandfather clock. .wslide-caption-text {} _W.storeEuPrivacyPolicyUrl = ""; With this service, we provide 15-minute consultation blocks at the purchase price of $7.50 per block. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Unfortunately the issue is that the middle weight is dropping consistentl . Well guys, a friend of mine offered to lend me his set of 42LPF chains from one of his grandfather clocks. Doing this gave me a result of 42 links per foot. #wsite-title {font-family:"Montserrat" !important;color:#76b3b8 !important;text-transform: none !important;letter-spacing: 3px !important;} document.documentElement.initCustomerAccountsModels++ _W.storeCurrency = "USD"; } .galleryCaptionInnerText {} If the clock is on the silent mode, it's ok for the weight not to drop. . The left weight controls the hour strike, which regulates the movement for the clock to recognize when to chime each hour. I'm having the same problem with a grandfather clock I'm working on. Center to center, then measure your chain and see how things match up. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Using pliers, carefully remove the small nut that holds the minute hand in place by turning the nut counter Clockwise while at the same time hold the minute hand with your fingers near the small nut. .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) h2, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-long .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-large .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-small .product-title, #wsite-content h2, #wsite-content .product-long .product-title, #wsite-content .product-large .product-title, #wsite-content .product-small .product-title, .blog-sidebar h2 {font-size:34px !important;} var ASSETS_BASE = '//cdn2.editmysite.com/'; The problem here is that every single part looks brand new. WEIGHT: $ 70.00 - $ 100.00. .wsite-button-inner {} I am talking about an irregular sudden LOUD drop of about 5cm sometimes during strike. Please see the information tabs for the weight specifications required for the clock. I suppose it could make a difference in when you are checking the levels of the weights. document.dispatchEvent(initEvt); You must log in or register to reply here. Copyright .wsite-not-footer blockquote {} } #wsite-content h2, #wsite-content .product-long .product-title, #wsite-content .product-large .product-title, #wsite-content .product-small .product-title, .blog-sidebar h2 {color:#42514c !important;} When a grandfather clock has issues with the chime functioning these are some basic corrections. #wsite-content div.paragraph, #wsite-content p, #wsite-content .product-block .product-title, #wsite-content .product-description, #wsite-content .wsite-form-field label, #wsite-content .wsite-form-field label, .blog-sidebar div.paragraph, .blog-sidebar p, .blog-sidebar .wsite-form-field label, .blog-sidebar .wsite-form-field label {} Type: page: Date: 1976-03-18: Paper: Sun Advocate: Page: 8: OCR Text: Show It's important to note monthly listing price drops aren't the same as a price crash or an actual decrease in Utah's home price trajectory, which has been on the rise ever since the 2006 U.S. housing market popped and bottomed out in 2009. Check the links to see if they are starting to open up. Nick. {} Push the disk up if the clock is slow. Or, should I let it run on it's own for the three hours and observe? _W = _W || {}; _W.securePrefix='www.grandfatherclockrepairservice.com'; _W = _W || {}; Yeah, it might be one link is bent too tight, and catches on the sprocket tooth. Conversely, for most grandfather clock movements, if one turns the screw beneath the pendulum bob counter-clockwise or left to lower the pendulum make, it will make the clock go slower. var STATIC_BASE = '//cdn1.editmysite.com/'; A man with two clocks is never sure. The middle weight descends at a much faster rate than the right and left weights. _W.Commerce = _W.Commerce || {}; The chime is the song that plays every 15 minutes and not to be confused with the strike. . Animation: How the escapement works: 1) The falling weight powers the clock. If it is just after 10, 11 0r 12 O'clock the strike weight may be a little lower. I think that sometime or another the chain was replaced with an incorrect set. The clock is back on the test stand now. Could also be that the pin on the gathering pallet is not securely catching the rack teeth and allowing misses, or that the stop function is not functioning properly, allowing an extra turn. Mechanical Grandfather Clock Weights. 7016 North 27th Avenue. Why is only the middle weight dropping on grandfather clock? Sure one weight set of three is less than 30 lbs but that adds up quickly in a stack of weight sets. The weight in the middle is not moving on my Grandfather Clock. Any reasons why/ Thanks! var STYLE_PREFIX = 'wsite'; The heavier weight should be on the right hand side as you face the clock. This gives the appearance that the middle weight is dropping too fast when in reality it is dropping normally it is the other two that . Typically, what we find is that the grandfather clock has not been serviced and the oil has dried up in the movement and therefore the chiming side of the clock is hung up, or worst, worn out. })(); If you have a microset you could monitor the clock strikes without being present. function initFlyouts(){ 512 East Mulberry Street; Lancaster, Ohio USA 740-503-1973; kinsler33@gmail.com. I'll cover all options to try. A WARNING: KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AND SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM U3 CHILDREN. Similar to the two weight clocks, it should be wound back every week. 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Should I set the clock up at 5 minutes before the hours and let it run on it's own. A grandfather clock must be wound in order to operate. var initEvt = document.createEvent('Event'); .wsite-menu a {} Page Metadata. .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) h2, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-long .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-large .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-small .product-title, #wsite-content h2, #wsite-content .product-long .product-title, #wsite-content .product-large .product-title, #wsite-content .product-small .product-title, .blog-sidebar h2 {font-family:"Playfair Display" !important;text-transform: none !important;} If the clock is running but not chiming, then only the center weight will drop. Grandfather Clock Weights Description - Conclusion. striking too often/many times etc. Shutterbug, that's what I also thought. .wsite-background {background-image: url("/uploads/1/4/1/8/14184268/background-images/1366250879.jpg") !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-position: 50.00% 56.12% !important;background-size: 100% !important;background-color: transparent !important;} .wsite-not-footer blockquote {} body.wsite-background {background-attachment: fixed !important;}.wsite-background.wsite-custom-background{ background-size: cover !important} What is causing this? A man with a clock always knows the time. Monday thru Friday. The chain is in good shape, bushings are fine and the clock has been properly serviced and oiled. The NAWCC is dedicated to providing association services, promoting interest in and encouraging the collecting of clocks and watches including disseminating knowledge of the same. The improper lubrication or lack of has become gummy or dry which can easily prevent the movement from operating properly. You measure the distance between the centers of two teeth (with a digital caliper), divide the result by 2 and multiply by 12. The tools are simple--you can make many of them yourself--and the operation of the movement can be quite easily observed. .wsite-headline,.wsite-header-section .wsite-content-title {font-size:60px !important;} Photo by Anders Sandberg published on Flickr in 2009 under a Creative Commons Licence. _W.configDomain = "www.weebly.com";_W.relinquish && _W.relinquish() com_userID = "14184268"; com_currentSite = "841366599779901936"; #wsite-content div.paragraph, #wsite-content p, #wsite-content .product-block .product-title, #wsite-content .product-description, #wsite-content .wsite-form-field label, #wsite-content .wsite-form-field label, .blog-sidebar div.paragraph, .blog-sidebar p, .blog-sidebar .wsite-form-field label, .blog-sidebar .wsite-form-field label {color:#7b8c89 !important;} Soaringjoy, it is an unmarked movement. It never did this before. COSTS YOU NOTHING. When winding the weights up make sure the top of the weight can be seen when done. _W = _W || {}; Most visitors online was 4107 , on 14 Jan 2023, https://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?64198-wrong-chains-on-a-1930-s-Mauthe, Q/86614733UCGPAUniversity of calgary, Q/86614733UAGPATHE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA, Q/86614733UVICGPAUniversity of Victoria, Q/86614733UFVGPAUniversity of the Fraser Valley. FIXING a grandfather's clock (weights pulled too far up) removing stubborn weights Live Free 73.2K subscribers Subscribe 228K views 3 years ago The last thing you wanna do is pour the weights up. Polished Complete Clock Weight. Hence, no need to make it drop as slowly as the others. .blog-header h2 a {} The middle weight is for the time train which runs the clock and if this one is not moving down, your pendulum is probably swinging for a few minutes and then slowly comes to a stop. #wsite-content h2.wsite-product-title {} } else if(document.documentElement.initCustomerAccountsModels === 0){ _W.setup_model_rpc({"rpc_namespace":"_W.CustomerAccounts.RPC","model_namespace":"_W.CustomerAccounts.BackboneModelData","collection_namespace":"_W.CustomerAccounts.BackboneCollectionData","bootstrap_namespace":"_W.CustomerAccounts.BackboneBootstrap","models":{"CustomerAccounts":{"_class":"CustomerAccounts.Model.CustomerAccounts","defaults":null,"validation":null,"types":null,"idAttribute":null,"keydefs":null}},"collections":{"CustomerAccounts":{"_class":"CustomerAccounts.Collection.CustomerAccounts"}},"bootstrap":[]}); Howard Miller clocks are elegant timepieces that are built to last. .wsite-menu a {} But even the best clocks will experience some hiccups over the years. 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