Westclox Big Ben Repair Advice - NAWCC Forums
WEBMay 8, 2018 · There isn't much info about the Style 8 Big Ben's online. 1. If the spring isn't broken its probably not the problem, although in one of the pictures it does appear to be unhooked. 2. The best way to determine what spring to order is usually to remove the old spring and measure the thickness, width, and length.
Westclox Big Ben Clock Hands won't operate | NAWCC Forums
WEBAug 24, 2008 · Staff member. NAWCC Member. Aug 24, 2008. #2. finiteguy said: I have a circa 1920 Big Ben Peg Leg clock that I'm struggling with. I realize these are not great clocks, but I'd like to fi it. I noticed that the movement runs okay, but te hands don't always move, particulaly when they climb. The are free to rotate via the setting knob, but I can ...
Westclox Big Ben-Not Running - NAWCC Forums
WEBSep 27, 2017 · When the clock only runs on its back or its front, the problem is almost always with the balance wheel bearing cups or balance staff (balance arbor). Removing the balance is a bit tricky. First, remove the peg that anchors the end of the hairspring. Then rotate the balance to free the end of the spring from the adjuster.
Westclox Big Ben Alarm Clock - NAWCC Forums
WEBJun 2, 2017. #1. I recently bought a Westclox Big Ben alarm clock and for some reason at random times the hands will stop moving. The clock continues to run but the hands don't move. So for instance, for the last 25min the clock has been stuck on 3:55.
big ben /westclock repair - NAWCC Forums
WEBMay 28, 2007 · Generally, all these old Big Bens need is a good cleaning. 9. Since you don't have clock oil, sewing-machine oil or 3-in-1 will have to do. Pour a half teaspoonful of oil into a clean bottle cap. 10. With a toothpick, put a tiny dab of oil on each pivot that you can reach, where it pokes thru the plate. Do both plates.
BIG BEN "Moon Beam" 10W incandescent bulb alarm. No sound!
WEBSep 21, 2024 · 1. The two AA cells are "battery backup." 2. The bulb blinks for five minutes before the alarm sounds, "to gently start the wakeup process." Try the alarm function again and see if it finally makes noise after five minutes of blinking. Last edited: Sep 21, 2024. Roy W. Gardner, Cameron Park, California, USA. R.
Big Ben main spring question - NAWCC Forums
WEBJun 30, 2020 · Dove into the Big Ben alarm clock. Seems the clock will run with some tension on the main spring. Doesn't wind smoothly. Showing pics of a kink of sorts in the spring. Can I simply straighten it out and all is well? Weird anomaly in the spring. Duane View attachment 598186 View attachment 598187 View attachment 598188 View …
Westclox Big Ben alarm clock parts - NAWCC Forums
WEBDeceased. Mar 2, 2010. #6. Hi. The are million of Westclock parts out there. The Western Clock Company was as good at selling parts for their Alarm Clock as they were in selling Alarm Clocks, maybe better. Howard Banta, one of the founder of the Alarm Clock Chapter that bears his name, used to have 20 or 30 boxes full of Westclock parts.
Big Ben & Baby Ben contain radium? - NAWCC Forums
WEBRegistered User. Jul 29, 2021. #1. I came across two old alarm clocks, a Big Ben and Baby Ben I really like the looks of them, especially the Big Ben. I believe it is from the 40's. It keeps perfect time. But a friend of mine recently saw them and about freaked out and said that they both have radium dials and are very dangerous to have in my ...
Westclox Big Ben Electric Runs too fast - NAWCC Forums
WEBMar 23, 2012. #3. Hi. How fast is way too fast. There are two dominant line. frequencies. 60 Hz and 50 Hz. if it where a 50 Hz run on a 60 Hz line, it would take. 20 hours to rotate the dial 24 hours of clock time. In 24 hours, it would be about 8 hours and 48 minutes.