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Expert: Martin Meyer - 4/27/2009


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The clock is in excellent condition problem is that it gains like crazy .It had a 1.5 volt battery in it but wouldn,t run .Installed new battery still no go ,,Hooked up a 9 volt battery and it runs fine but gains ,tried every which way to slow it down, I figured battery to powerful need  the info on what battery and adjustment ,,thank you in advance ,,Glenn Reed

Answer
Hi Glenn,

Your clock should use a 1.5 volt Horolovar Style battery. Ordinary D, C or AA batteries are not acceptable. The 9 volt battery probably just overpowered the escapement and forced the clock to run more like a motor than like a clock escapement. If the clock does not run with the proper 1.5 volt battery, then there is a problem in the clock. The source of this problem could any of a large number of things, and is beyond the scope of this forum. Horolovar Style batteries are available from Timesavers.com.

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Martin Meyer

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Can answer repair and service questions for most types of clocks, antique and modern, mechanical and battery. NO watches, appraisals, identification, history, dating, or questions about cuckoo clocks. Website for Modern and Antique Clock Repair: Clockmasteronline.com

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24 Years as owner and repairman of clock repair business, 28 years in the field. Factory Independent Service Center for Howard Miller, Ridgeway and (formerly) Sligh Clocks. Specializing in Fine Antique Longcase (grandfather) clocks. Clock repair Website: (Please remove "Not" from the address - this is a spam protection): www.NotClockmasteronline.com

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AWCI (American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute) and NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors)

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Am also an Expert in the "AllExperts-Antiques-Antique Clocks" Category.

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Trained by a former Rolex Asia watchmaker, and by a Master Watchmaker/Clockmaker.

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