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Expert: - 3/7/2009


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I have a Ridgeway grandfather clock and the sticker by the works says it is a model 212.  The clock runs too fast.  It gains 2 to 3 minutes every day.  I have adjusted the length of the pendelum to the point where it cannot go any further.  Can you help me?

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The only speed adjustment on the clock is the pendulum length. Something is odd here. This will take a little detective work. I would like a little more information; Did the clock used to keep time and suddenly start running fast?
Can you send me a photo of the pendulum and one of the leader(piece the pendulum hooks onto?
I'll try to figure this one out by using any info. you can provide.
Michael

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Michael Radi

Expertise

Clock repair and clock parts questions

Experience

I have been professionally repairing clocks for 11 years. I owned and ran a clock shop for 6 years. I have been the owner of a clock parts supply company for the past 11 years.

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National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

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High school graduate, some college, graduate of Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and repair.

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I perform about 20 clock repairs per week.

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