Expert: Kenneth Saunders - 2/11/2009

Question
I have a Seth Thomas Westminster chime (Regulator) wall clock. The chime is one hour behind the right time, I need to reset it to the right time and chime. Can you tell me how to do this? I have tried to find the information on the web and found nothing that works. I would have to assume that this may have to do with Daylight saving time. Any info will be appreciated. Ken

Answer
To get the hour striking the right # just move the hour hand to the # that the clock is striking (if moving it loosens the hour hand and moves it away from the dial- just push it back towards the dial with your finger nail- it is just friction fit on the tapered handshaft and nothing turns inside the movement when you move it - unlike the minute hand which is pinned or nutted to the shaft and trips things internally as it goes around.