Annoying tic-toc clock.

[Phil Kangas]

I have a Westclox battery powered wall clock with a

7 inch diameter face and it has a very annoying tic-toc sound that I cannot figure out how to silence. I tried gluing hardwood blocks to the back and it helped a little but not enough. I find it hard to fall asleep because of this. Perhaps filling in the back with quick crete cement would do it? I suppose the clock gearbox itself would have to be protected so it could be replaced sometime in the future. Or maybe just a space to allow changing the battery. Any hints? phil the old hermit

[micky]

I went through this when I was 13 years old. I just could't take it anymore; like you it kept me from falling asleep. I complained to my mother and she gave me an old AC electric clock. Problem solved. Check with your mother.

[Dean Hoffman]

Would some form of spray foam help?

[Frank]

I was thinking foam like carpet backing or other packing material that I have saved.

[hubops]

The standard battery powered clock movements come in 2 types : : continuous sweep = silent : mini quartz = tik tok

They cost about $ 10.. A Thrift Store clock can be had for less.

The critical dimension is the length of the stem.

John T.

[Roger Oveur]

Throw that noisy thing in the trash and buy a radio-controlled WWVB clock.

[Thomas]

Zip lock bag

[rbowman]

No problem. Trump is going to ban tic-toc today.

[Clare Snyder]

Oull the old guts and replace with a newer, quieter mechanism (but virtually all of the lower cost mechanisms DO tick.

[Phil Kangas]

That's what I'm looking for! Thanks John T. for this link. ;>) phil

[hubops]

Yep. I posted the Lee Valley link for their excellent product information - .. but they are also competitive for pricing - and they take much pride in customer service and customer satisfaction. Don't forget the stem-length ! if you are planning to order a replacement ..

John T.

[rbowman]

Even my Timex Expedition wristwatch ticks. It's normally not noticeable but if it's very quiet I can hear it. Last weekend I was out in the woods and I noticed the car was doing something about 8 hours after it had last been operated. I assume it was the fuel pump.

A lot of things ain't what they used to be but despite a lifetime of motorcycles, glasspaks, and guns I still have wolf ears.

[Mark Lloyd]

[snip]

When I was growing up, there was this electric clock with a particularly annoying sound. Not so much "tick tock", but wheezing. It reminded me of a perpetually runny nose. The volume of the sound varied over a period of about 6 seconds.

[Mark Lloyd]

And I also like a clock that TELLS the time (when I push a large button), so there's no need to turn on the light at night. The one I got cost $15 at Radio shack (almost 20 years ago).

[Sam E]

[snip]

A nice regular tick might be easy to get used to.

[Ed Pawlowski]

I have a clock that ticks and chimes on th quarter hour. After 40 years I don't notice it much but I still like the sound. If I wake during the night I can hear the chimes softly from the dining room.

Some people are annoyed, I find it more soothing.

[Rod Speed]

I prefer one that TELLS the time when you ask it for the time and TELLS you other stuff like the weather forecast etc too. Echo Dot, Google Home Mini etc. That way you don’t even have to roll over at night in bed, or stick your head out from under the blankets/doona etc in winter etc.

And don’t need to put your glasses on to see the time either.

The smart speakers are much better because they do a lot more than just the time. Once I decide to get up, always in the dark even in summer, I just tell it good morning and it tells me the time, the forecast, turns the lights on that arent movement activated, and can wake me up and play me the latest coronacast podcast too.

[Sam E]

[snip]

STOP!! I just wanted to know what time it is. I'm not getting up at 2:22 AM.

[Mark Lloyd]

[snip]

I remember visiting my mother's parents, who came from Germany and have a cuckoo clock that cuckoos the hour. It was just on the other side of the wall from where I slept. I got used to that.

[rbowman]

My in-laws had a ships clock. That took some getting used to.