![]() Try switching from a battery-powered to a mains-powered clock as a mains-powered clock will not tick. If the ticking sound is a problem and you’re not that fond of the clock you could replace it altogether. This technique works to quieten any appliance and you can find a way to make it look good too.Īlthough, you won’t want to put your clock into a container if it is an alarm clock because it won’t just be the ticking that you can’t hear, you won’t be able to hear the alarm either! Replace the clock altogether The container simply acts as a barrier and will reduce the noise you hear. (but it may be a bit strange to have a clock in a container). That way, you won’t hear it ticking at all Place the clock into a containerĪpart, you could place it into a container. You will notice the ticking hand now moves in a silent sweeping motion and there is no more annoying ticking noise. Your new and improved clock is ready to hang back on the wall. Now you can replace the front cover, put a battery into the mechanism, set the time and replace the back cover.It is very important to make sure the hands are not hitting each other and are not going to hit the glass panel or clock face cover. Place the hands so they all point to 12 and then you can use the time-set knob to check the hands all rotate properly and have clearance of each other. With the new mechanism clicked in place, turn the clock over and replace the hands making sure you place the hands in the correct order (hour, minute, second).Now, you can put your new silent mechanism in its place. Take the clock hands off and put them to one side, then turn the clock over and remove the mechanism box.You will also need to remove the clock face cover so you have access to the clock hands. Once you have bought a silent mechanism you will want to take the clock off the wall and remove the back panel.A silent mechanism kit will cost a few pounds and they generally come in a couple of sizes so make sure you get the size that will fit your clock. ![]() A silent movement clock will mean the second-hand moves in a sweeping motion instead of the second to second ticking motion.īy buying a silent clock mechanism for just a couple of pounds you can completely silence the clock without having to pack it with foam or buy a whole new clock. You can buy a silent movement clock mechanism to replace the ticking mechanism your clock currently has. Ticking too loud for your liking, there are a couple of other solutions to the It isĮffective in reducing the ticking sound so is certainly worth a go. No matter what the cause, you’ll certainly notice the clock is quieter, particularly with the foam acting as a barrier for the sound.Īll in all, this technique will take just aįew minutes of your time to complete and requires very few tools. The amount the noise has reduced depends on whether the clock has been designed to tick loudly or whether the noise was as a result of a lack of lubrication in the gears. The ticking sound should be noticeably reduced. With the back panel reattached you can now hang the Have added foam to help block the sound, you can place the back panel back to Now that the gears have been oiled and you This method is most effective for use on wall hanging clocks. The gears will keep turning but the sound will be muffled. The foam should be dense and heavy as it is acting as a mass that will help to block or muffle the sound. Ensure the foam does not interfere with any of Now the gears have been oiled, place foam Some clocks have an additional cover over the mechanism but this can often be easily screwed off. ![]() However, most clocks use the same basic mechanisms so once you are aware of this you should be fine. This is particularly true of older clocks. How the inside of a clock looks varies from clock to clock so you may need a bit of knowledge about the clock before being able to access or oil the gears. Oiling the mechanism will help the clock to run Once you have applied oil, place the clockįace up onto paper towels so any excess oil can drip off onto the towels. Spray the gears once or twice with the oil. Gently oil the gears with clock oil (this is a special, thinner oil that usually comes in a spray for easy application), check it out below: The gears may needĮxtra lubrication to help them move smoother (and quieter). Should be able to see the internal mechanisms of the clock.
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