

If your goal is a completely silent wake-up, the Philips SmartSleep Connected light might work for you. Pros: Very customizable, has options for helping you fall asleep, gentle wake-up, optional sound, many alarmsĬons: Light alone may not work for everyone, on-device controls aren't intuitive, may disturb your partner
#Artminds 10mm silent clock install#
(or small spindle on the side of a small clock insert).įirst, and this is almost always the culprit - install a fresh, brand-new Duracell or Energizer battery that is NOT a rechargeable type. We almost never have a faulty clock part, so we always ask that this be checked first.ī) If that doesn't work, also try a battery from a separate fresh pack - we've found this solves problems too! ARTMINDS 10MM SILENT CLOCK INSTALL Second, check that your battery connection is firm. The battery shouldn't wiggle at all when in place. You may want to pull the little metal tabs in towards the battery for a firmer fit you can use any small tool to do that without harming the clock - just a little bit. Third, make sure your clock hands don't touch at all when they move around. Any rubbing can slow them or move them improperly.ī) If you have a clock insert, many can be taken apart to adjust the hands.

If you are using a pendulum, the pendulum swing mechanism has to be completely perpendicular to your wall.

The pendulum action is based on momentum, not on the battery. We haven't had to replace a movement because of a faulty pendulum. We're here to help! So just ask if any of these tips don't quite work. Sold separately for standard clock motors Make sure the end caps/end nuts are on perfectly straight - they are tiny - so may take a couple of times to get them right. ( Use our picture hardware to hang larger clocks.Good time keeping is essential in our busy lives, which is why it's important to repair a broken clock with reliable parts. Home clock parts can be used to both fix a clock that's no longer working properly, and design and make a customised clock.

Simple clock part kits make it easier than ever to build a clock from scratch or to replace broken movement components. Sometimes it's worth replacing working parts in an existing clock to improve it, for example fitting a silent motor instead of a noisy ticking one, or changing the hands to a more visible colour in the home of someone with poor eyesight. Hands and the movement behind them can often be the first thing to break on a clock, given the delicate nature of the slender arms. Replacing broken clock hands successfully means checking the size of the components compared to the existing clock and deciding if the new arms will both match the clock face and be long enough. Some movements come with hands that can be trimmed with scissors, ensuring the perfect fit for a repaired clock.
