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repair… it may seem like it is a hassle, but it does not have
to be. In fact, although you may want to take your clock to clock
repair shop, there are some things that you can do to fix it at
on your home. You may not feel like you can do your own clock repair,
but you can! Here is what sort of clock repair you should perform
on your clock if it runs too fast or too slow:
· First of all, have you adjusted the pendulum bob? The
pendulum bob is the lead or brass weight that is at the bottom of
your pendulum rod. There is a nut on the bottom of the bob that
can be adjusted to change the time keeping ability of your clock.
· If the pendulum bob is pushed up, then your clock will
run faster. If the pendulum bob is let down, your clock will run
slower. This may seem like it is easy to confuse what happens when
it is up versus down, so instead of going through trial and error
each time you need to change it, remember - short dog tails
wag faster than long ones.
· Remember that your clock may not be perfectly accurate,
even when it is at its most accurate. You can expect your clock
to be off by about 1 minute every week.
· Each week or every few weeks you can set your clock to
an accurate electric or quartz watch or clock.
· Check the time 24 hours later. If the clock is fast, turn
the nut to the left to lower the pendulum bob. If the clock is slow,
turn the pendulum bob to the right which will raise the pendulum
bob.
· Reset your clock to the correct time again and go through
the process again until you are satisfied your clock has undergone
great clock repair.
· If your clock has a balance wheel, then you may need to
rotate the 3 prong disc that is attached on top of the balance wheel.
You can rotate the disc to the right or left - one notch equals
10 seconds per day.
· Be sure to keep a record of any changes that you make to
the clock - when and how much you turn the nut or rotate the
disc. Do this until you have zeroed in within 1 minute of the correct
time.
This is one bit of clock repair that you can do yourself. If you
are still having trouble setting your clock to the correct time,
take your clock into a clock repair shop. A clock repair shop can
help you figure out the problem and tell you how to prevent it.
Also, if you are having any other problems, like if the pendulum
will not swing or if you are having trouble with your grandfather
clock, it may be a good idea to take it into professionals for clock
repair.
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