You can internally muffle the chimes by inserting wadded toilet paper between the anvils.
To adjust the chimes on a Westminster clock, locate the hammer adjustment nut usually found on the back of the movement. Use a clock key to turn the nut clockwise to increase the volume of the chimes or counterclockwise to decrease it. Make small adjustments and listen to the chimes until you reach the desired volume.
on my waltham grandfather clock, on the face there is a switch to silent the chimes as well as to select the different chimes.... it may be the same switch as my clock is located in a different location.
The series represents the chimes of a clock. Every half-hour, it chimes once, every full hour, it chimes according to the hour.The series represents the chimes of a clock. Every half-hour, it chimes once, every full hour, it chimes according to the hour.The series represents the chimes of a clock. Every half-hour, it chimes once, every full hour, it chimes according to the hour.The series represents the chimes of a clock. Every half-hour, it chimes once, every full hour, it chimes according to the hour.
To turn off the chimes on a grandfather clock, you typically need to stop the clock from chiming at the specific times by adjusting the chime selector lever. This lever is usually located inside the clock case near the movement mechanism. Move the lever to the silent position to mute the chimes. Consulting the clock's manual or contacting a professional for assistance may be necessary if you are unsure about how to turn off the chimes.
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You cannot turn off the chimes on this clock
Time to move the hour hand ahead 12 hours. Other wags might suggest it would be time to get a new clock.
- If a clock which had not been working suddenly chimes, there will be a death in the family.
set time and chimes
The word for the sound chimes make is "tinkle."
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The main bell, Big Ben, chimes every hour on the hour. The clock also chimes every quarter hour using other bells.