Susan Harris
2009-03-18 13:14:09 UTC
I have a grandfather clock I inherited that has a problem. I'm wondering if
anyone on here has some insights as I've never owned a clock like this
before.
The clock works fine without the pendulum - ticking away, very fast but
correctly. The weights move down, the hands move around, the clock chimes
etc. HOWEVER as soon as the pendulum is put onto the clock I obverse one of
two things:
1. The pendulum requires a huge angle to allow the escapement mechanism to
work (and of course this degree of swing is too much for the clock to
maintain).
2. The pendulum works, but stops after about 10-15 minutes.
Does this ring any bells for anyone? I'm sure there is more information I
could provide, but I'm not sure what is significant!
anyone on here has some insights as I've never owned a clock like this
before.
The clock works fine without the pendulum - ticking away, very fast but
correctly. The weights move down, the hands move around, the clock chimes
etc. HOWEVER as soon as the pendulum is put onto the clock I obverse one of
two things:
1. The pendulum requires a huge angle to allow the escapement mechanism to
work (and of course this degree of swing is too much for the clock to
maintain).
2. The pendulum works, but stops after about 10-15 minutes.
Does this ring any bells for anyone? I'm sure there is more information I
could provide, but I'm not sure what is significant!