Time adjustments

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:24 am     Post subject: Time adjustments

I have a free standing clock that loses about 3-4 minutes a day, Is there any way to speed it up by maybe moving the pendulum up or down? Oh the clock has 3 weights and chimes each quarter and dongs the hour amount each hour. I can answer any other questions if needed. Thanks in advanced !!

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:00 pm     Post subject:

you will want to turn the nut at the bottom of the pendulum, so it moves the bob upwards, starting with a turn or two.

Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:51 pm     Post subject:

will this advance the time or make the pendulum faster?

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 4:05 pm     Post subject:

This will make the pendulum swing faster, which will in turn make time speed up. Remember to just make small adjustments, as it will have a big impact on time.

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:11 pm     Post subject:

One full turn of the nut would equal about 1 minute in a 24 hour period. When adjusting the rating nut (underneath the pendulum bob), make certain to allow 24 hours in between each adjustment. Make note of any time gain/loss, adjust the rating nut accordingly, and allow another 24 hours before checking again for time gain/loss. This is a trial and error process that may take a couple of days before accurate timekeeping is achieved.