. })(); } The three weights provide power to the hour strike (left weight), time (center weight), and chime melody (right weight). com_userID = "14184268"; _W.configDomain = "www.weebly.com";_W.relinquish && _W.relinquish() 1.Your grandfather clock weights power your grandfather clock. //-->. If this happens youre gonna need to loosen the chains from the clock movement itself. var year = today.getFullYear() Regards, Premier Clocks. Something had gone awry in the time train. The strike weight may drop more because the strike train is only set off once an hour, as opposed to the other two. The pendulum disk is moved up or down by turning the adjustment nut. When I have a clock movement on the test stand, one of the things that I check is if the weights are dropping evenly. Copyright @media screen and (min-width: 767px) {.wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) div.paragraph, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) p, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-block .product-title, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .product-description, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .wsite-form-field label, .wsite-elements.wsite-not-footer:not(.wsite-header-elements) .wsite-form-field label, #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 {font-size:18px !important;line-height:34px !important;} A chain can look good but still be the wrong size and slip occasionally on the wheel. I think that sometime or another the chain was replaced with an incorrect set. The chain is in good shape, bushings are fine and the clock has been properly serviced and oiled. {} })(); Monday thru Friday. I have swopped clicks, but it keeps on happening. I simply counted the links and thought it would be a reliable method but then I came across a formula posted by shutterbug (. .wslide-caption-text {} 8am to 1pm. When the minute hand reaches the quarter hour, the clock chimes . It may also indicate that the strike is not correct, i.e. if(document.createEvent && document.addEventListener) { } top of page. 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. When the Grandfather Clock starts to chime, stop the pendulum and record the time. Grandfather clocks with three weights appeared at the beginning of the 20th century and means that there is an additional 1/4-hour strike. 5 cm is a significant drop. Most grandfather clocks also have a night shut-off lever; this . .fancybox-title {} (function(){_W.setup_rpc({"url":"\/ajax\/api\/JsonRPC\/CustomerAccounts\/","actions":{"CustomerAccounts":[{"name":"login","len":2,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"logout","len":0,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"getSessionDetails","len":0,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"getAccountDetails","len":0,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"getOrders","len":0,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"register","len":4,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"emailExists","len":1,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"passwordReset","len":1,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"passwordUpdate","len":3,"multiple":false,"standalone":false},{"name":"validateSession","len":1,"multiple":false,"standalone":false}]},"namespace":"_W.CustomerAccounts.RPC"}); If this is something new, then it's possible the chain wheel or the chain is slipping. The weight in the middle is not moving on my Grandfather Clock. Swap the chains and see what happens. _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":[]}); 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. . .blog-header h2 a {} Sure one weight set of three is less than 30 lbs but that adds up quickly in a stack of weight sets. It never did this before. I suppose it could make a difference in when you are checking the levels of the weights. 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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. The tools are simple--you can make many of them yourself--and the operation of the movement can be quite easily observed. With that said, we don't want to ship these back and forth. Push the disk up if the clock is slow. In other words, I'll get a small percent of whatever you buy from them. The Grandfather clock weights can get stuck in the high position if over wound. .wsite-menu-default a {font-family:"Montserrat" !important;font-weight:400 !important;letter-spacing: 1px !important;} .wsite-image div, .wsite-caption {} With that said, we don't want to ship these back and forth. View Product. Hours. '', Contact the Webmaster for perceived copyright infringement (DMCA Registration Number 1010287). I'm having the same problem with a grandfather clock I'm working on. Check the links to see if they are starting to open up. var STYLE_PREFIX = 'wsite'; _W.Commerce.hasCart = false; To slow the Grandfather Clock down, move the pendulum disk down by turning the adjustment nut to the left. On-site services are also available for large case and grandfather clocks. A man with two clocks is never sure. It might be wise to discontinue using the strike side until the problem is found and corrected. I'll cover all options to try. The clock is back on the test stand now. It is the perfect clock to offer order comfort and simplicity to your favorite room without losing class and elegance. 1/16 inch will change the clock about 2 minutes per day. .blog-header h2 a {} A WARNING: KEEP PLASTIC BAGS AND SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM U3 CHILDREN. _W.themePlugins = []; _W.recaptchaUrl = "https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js";