How do you synchronize clock chimes?

Adjusting the Hourly Chime

1. When your mantel clock chimes, count the number of times it chimes.
2. Move the hour hand to the hour indicated by the hourly chime (count the number of gongs at the hour).
3. Reset the time using the minute hand to the correct hour and the chime should adjust along with the clock hands as well.

What are the different chimes on a grandfather clock?

That’s the Grandfather Clock Co difference! – Triple Chime movements typically play: Westminster, St Michael’s and Wittington chimes. – Dual Chime movements typically play: Westminster chime and Shubert’s “Ave Maria”. – Single Chime movements typically play: Westminster chime.

How do you synchronize time and chimes on a grandfather clock?

Grandfather Clock Chimes the Wrong Hour?

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.

How do I adjust the chimes on my pendulum clock?

1. Stop the pendulum and open the access panel to the chimes.
2. Raise one of the chime hammers slightly with a pencil and quickly release it.
3. Bend the chime hammer near the middle of its shank until it rests approximately 1/8 inch above the chime rod.
4. Raise the hammer after the adjustment and release it.

What does triple chime mean?

Triple chime refers to clocks that play a choice of three different melodies. The most common triple chime melodies are Westminster, St. Michaels, and Whittington.

How do I fix the chimes on my grandfather clock?

Repair grandfather clock chimes by adjusting the clock’s minute hand. Stop the pendulum as soon as the grandfather clock begins to chime at the wrong time. Write down the time. Grasp the minute hand with one hand. Use pliers to take hold of the nut on top of the minute hand.

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.

How can I get my clock to chime?

Press the hour hand at the point it attaches to the clock movement to ensure it is seated completely. Move the minute hand clockwise as many times as needed to get the clock to display the actual time. Pause at each half-hour and hour position to allow the clock to chime naturally.