Grandfather clocks and cuckoo clocks are popular examples of weight driven clocks.
Grandfather clock cable release.
Lower the cable just enough so you can rehang your weights and make sure your weights are in the correct order r c l or if they are not marked the heaviest goes on the right next heaviest in the center lightest on the left.
If one part of the clock is faulty it can cause other parts of the clock to malfunction.
The grandfather clock weights can get stuck in the high position if over wound.
A pearl grandfather clock has inner and outer mechanisms that synchronize together.
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An overlapped cable is typically caused by one of several factors.
The sound of a grandfather clock chiming is just one of the beautiful aspects of owning such a cherished piece of history.
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Originally known as a longcase clock the grandfather clock was the first timekeeper with a small enough mechanism to make it the appropriate size for a private residence.
When winding the weights up make sure the top of the weight can be seen when done.
These types of clocks are known for their pendulums weights and chimes that need to be adjusted.
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Weight driven clocks use chains meshed with sprockets to provide the torque that operates the time chime and strike mechanisms.
The grandmother and grandfather chain drive units often do not have this feature.
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On a new clock if the styrofoam blocks are removed from the cable pulleys before they become loose through normal operation which typically occurs after 8 hours of run time.
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Basic way to measure and install clock cable.
Some larger clocks have over wind protection to prevent this.
You will need a third hand.
If the clocks is wound without the weights attached.