Hi, All!
I recently acquired a Barr battery clock that is in fairly good condition (picture of a similar one below). Once I cleaned out the battery box, installed new battery terminals and re-routed the wires properly, I was thrilled to find that it started right up. However, after a couple of days running, the clock started acting up a bit. It now seems to impulse the pendulum 5,6 or 7 times in a row. The clock still runs, but I know that this is not proper operation. All of the electrical connections are tight (I soldered them to be sure). In comparing this clock with a Poole clock in my collection, it seems that the cylindrical pendulum on the Barr is considerably lighter than is the pancake pendulum on the Barr. Could this be my problem? If not, does anyone have any suggestions as to what might be wrong? Thanks in advance for any help! George Nelson
I recently acquired a Barr battery clock that is in fairly good condition (picture of a similar one below). Once I cleaned out the battery box, installed new battery terminals and re-routed the wires properly, I was thrilled to find that it started right up. However, after a couple of days running, the clock started acting up a bit. It now seems to impulse the pendulum 5,6 or 7 times in a row. The clock still runs, but I know that this is not proper operation. All of the electrical connections are tight (I soldered them to be sure). In comparing this clock with a Poole clock in my collection, it seems that the cylindrical pendulum on the Barr is considerably lighter than is the pancake pendulum on the Barr. Could this be my problem? If not, does anyone have any suggestions as to what might be wrong? Thanks in advance for any help! George Nelson
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