![]() Alkaline batteries are best used in “low-drain” devices, which includes clock movements. Lithium and rechargeable batteries are meant for “high-drain” devices, such as digital cameras, etc. ![]() Lithium powered or re-chargeable batteries will cause your clock to malfunction, or not function at all. Alkaline batteries are the only type of battery that should be used in clocks. Other brands, such as Energizer, have extra plastic coating on the negative end of the battery, which can cause clocks to malfunction or not work properly at all. We recommend using Rayovac or Duracell brand. **When choosing the proper batteries for your clock, please consider the following information: There are many brands of alkaline batteries available on the market today, but there are several brands out there that just don’t perform well in clocks. Second hands are also sold separately and can be purchased HERE.The price will be adjusted as you choose the style(s) you want from the drop down menu. Hour and Minute hands are sold separately as a pair above (please see pictures).Includes Mounting hardware and basic mounting instructions.If your hands are longer than this you will need one of our High Torque movements. Choose from 4 Shaft Lengths: Extra Short – 3/16″ threaded length, 1/2″ overall | Short – 5/16″ threaded length, 5/8″ overall | Medium – 9/16″ threaded length, 7/8″ overall | Long – 3/4″ threaded length, 1-1/8″ overall.Among those accessories, you’ll find a rubber gasket and a removable hanging hook for the back of the clock. In fact, the device comes with four sets of hands, as well as all the mounting hardware you’ll need to install it. It’s a quiet step movement which means it has a quiet second hand motion instead of a loud ticking. The TIKROUND silent movement mechanism is one of the best products for those who are looking for spade-shaped clock hands. ( Use our picture hardware to hang larger clocks.This high quality movement is made by Seiko. Sold separately for standard clock motors Make sure the end caps/end nuts are on perfectly straight - they are tiny - so may take a couple of times to get them right. We're here to help! So just ask if any of these tips don't quite work. We haven't had to replace a movement because of a faulty pendulum. The pendulum action is based on momentum, not on the battery. If you are using a pendulum, the pendulum swing mechanism has to be completely perpendicular to your wall. Any rubbing can slow them or move them improperly.ī) If you have a clock insert, many can be taken apart to adjust the hands. Third, make sure your clock hands don't touch at all when they move around. You may want to pull the little metal tabs in towards the battery for a firmer fit you can use any small tool to do that without harming the clock - just a little bit. The battery shouldn't wiggle at all when in place. Second, check that your battery connection is firm. We almost never have a faulty clock part, so we always ask that this be checked first.ī) If that doesn't work, also try a battery from a separate fresh pack - we've found this solves problems too! (or small spindle on the side of a small clock insert).įirst, and this is almost always the culprit - install a fresh, brand-new Duracell or Energizer battery that is NOT a rechargeable type. It ensures synchronization - do this whenever installing a battery and then move the hands to the correct time using the dial Set your clock at the 12:00 position exactly - either when installing the hands or changing a battery. ![]()
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