Why does my clock chime the wrong hour?
The usually happens when an hour hand is moved by mistake when re-setting the time on your grandfather clock. Sometimes if a grandfather clock is allowed to wind down so the weights are on the bottom and the grandfather clock pendulum stops, this can happen.
How do you reset the chimes on a clock?
Adjusting the Hourly Chime
- When your mantel clock chimes, count the number of times it chimes.
- Move the hour hand to the hour indicated by the hourly chime (count the number of gongs at the hour).
- Reset the time using the minute hand to the correct hour and the chime should adjust along with the clock hands as well.
How do you synchronize chimes on a grandfather clock?
1) When your grandfather clock strikes the next hour, count the number of strikes. 2) Move only the shorter hour hand to the number on the dial that you just counted when the clock chimed. The clock chime is now in sync with the hour count…but the time on the dial is now wrong.
How do I sync my clock chimes?
Simply count the chimes at a convenient time , say 10 then stop the clock immediately. Then in your own time, loosen the hands and move them to the 10 o’clock position, now re-tighten them.
How do I reset the chimes on my grandfather clock?
How to Reset My Chiming Clock
- Place one forefinger gently on the minute hand and push it lightly over to the number 12. Your clock will now naturally emit a series of chimes.
- Move the hour hand very gently to this number on the clock face.
- Push the minute hand around the clock until the clock displays the actual time.
Why is my cuckoo clock Cuckooing the wrong time?
If the cuckoo is cuckooing the wrong amount of number all you have to do is move the hour hand to the correct number. For example if the clock is showing 10 O’Clock and it only cuckoo’s 5 times then you need to move the hour hand to the 5 position.
How do you move the hour hand on a cuckoo clock?
You can gently hold the hour hand near the shaft and turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise so that it correctly indicates the number of hours counted by the cuckoo. Then, using both thumbs, push the hand down on the shaft (back towards the dial) to tighten.