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>>>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
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>> The standard battery powered clock movements come in 2
>> types :
>> : continuous sweep = silent
>> : mini quartz = tik tok
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>> They cost about $ 10..
>> A Thrift Store clock can be had for less.
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>> The critical dimension is the length of the stem.
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>>formatting link>
>> John T.
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> That's what I'm looking for! Thanks John T. for this link.
> ;>) phil
That tic-toc has been fired! I installed that continuous sweep unit and now I'm happy with it being so quiet. :>) phil k.