Non-motoring > Pendulum clock adjustment. Miscellaneous
Thread Author: R.P. Replies: 9
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New Tue 7 May 19 20:16 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - R.P.
When we moved here we put up my grandmother's clock - it's nothing special, short-case wall mounted and has a satisfying mournful hourly "bong" - In fairness it languished in various attics for nearly 30 years, quite remarkably it's pretty reliable for a 80 year old piece of (german) engineering. However it gains a few minutes a week. The pendulum has an adjuster on the base...now which way should I turn it to slow it down...I reckon I should "lengthen" the stroke...
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New Tue 7 May 19 20:21 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - Duncan
I have a similar timepiece. It was a wedding present to my parents. 90 years this year (surely I can't be older than you, can I....).

This also has a pendulum with a screw thing to adjust. I can't remember which way to turn it.

Suggestion:- turn it two turns one way and see what happens!
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New Tue 7 May 19 20:24 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - legacylad
I’ve no idea but whilst walking the Ullswater Way last year, a loop took me through the village of Dacre where the Cumbria Clock Co are located. They have/had a chap working there whose name escapes me, but he specialised in domestic clocks and I’m sure a quick call to them would set you on the right track.

Hope that helps
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New Tue 7 May 19 20:23 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - No FM2R
I know this is a Grandfather, but I should think the logic is the same.

www.theclockdepot.com/clocks-blog/how-to-regulate-the-time-of-your-grandfather-clock/
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New Tue 7 May 19 20:40 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - CGNorwich
Yes, lengthening the pendulum will slow the clock an vice versa. I have a number of pendulum regulated clocks.
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New Tue 7 May 19 21:36 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - Zero
Check which way the l thread goes
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New Tue 7 May 19 22:48 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - bathtub tom
I've a 100-odd year old 400 day clock (4 heavy balls that slowly rotate and return). Gave up trying to regulate it. Reckon if a fly farted in the garden it would affect it, so now it sits there and only gets set going on high days and holidays.
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New Tue 7 May 19 23:21 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - Kevin
Mrs K. will not allow any clock in the house that makes even the slightest noise.

Something to do with "Listening to your life tick away".
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New Wed 8 May 19 08:42 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - helicopter
I can absolutely recommend Horologica in Billericay run by a friend of mine.of over 40 years.

He freely dispenses advice and help and his website is a mine of information.His repairs are less costly than most because it is his passion and hobby.

Check out the website or give Gordon a call
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New Wed 8 May 19 09:08 
 Pendulum clock adjustment. - R.P.
That's great thanks ! :-)
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