The scoop about longcase clock capital
* A grandfather clock must be placed on a plane horizontal surface. This sounds simple but it is very important.
When setting it besides the wall you may discover that the floor cover is not evenly thick. Or perhaps the the floor surface is at a different height at the location where it meets the wall.
If the clock leans towards any side it is important to get it standing straight.
* Pendulums have an identifiable front side. The pendulums front is generally the the flat face.
The grandfather clock pendulum should hang free from all sides of the case. Should it touch the case maybe it means that the clock lists towards one side.
* The group of weights that supply energy to the clock should stand clear of the pendulum and walls. They should impinge on the pendulum or the clock casing when they descend.
* When you start the pendulum in motion listen for a steady ticking sound. The ticks should be regularly spaced.
If the sound is not regular in all likelihood it is because there are problems with the surface on which the clock stands. Try out different positions and make changes as necessary.
* When you change the time avoid moving the grandfather clock hands rearwards by more than a few minutes. And never shift the clock hands towards the back by the mid night mark.
It is fine to run the hands forward. When shifting over the twelve mark hold on until your longcase clock has finished sounding the hour chime before moving on.
* If the clock falls behind time alter the linear dimensions of the pendulum.
Lengthen the pendulum to decrease the speed of the clock. Do the opposite to to speed up the clock.
If you cannot correctly set up the clock get help from the dealer you bought it from. Bask In the tone of style your antique clock contributes to your house!
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