Clocks, Watches/clock parts

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Expert: - 9/7/2009


Question

alaron clock
i have a alaron 31day wall clock that needs a new pendulum and weight for the clock. When can i get the parts. It has chains with weights. and a small bar to hook the pendulum. Thanks julie

Answer
see a clock repair person or shop--the weights are fake and are not used to run the clock

these parts might work:
http://www.timesavers.com/catalogmain2.asp?ProductID=29543%2C22714&submit1=Searc...

the length of the pendulum is critical to the timekeeping so you need the right length they come different lengths.

you could find out by testing how long you need - a length of stiff wire and a weight you can move up and down (like a clamp or small C clamp or tape something to the wire)

you need a key to wind the springs in the holes in the dial to run the clock also

Kenneth Saunders

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any mechanical clock question -no watches- no battery clock questions and no appraisals-ie: "how much is my clock worth?" type questions please! Attach a photo if possible and note all markings on the rear of the mechanism- thanks 40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner

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40 years as a professional clock repair person- still a full time clock repair service owner.

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