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Posted on Jul 07, 2009

Changed battery and now pendulum wont swing. Clock doesn't operate at all. All was fine until I changed the battery.

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Give the pendulum a shove and do it every time you pass the clock. I got mine going from swinging for just 20 seconds to working permanently, at least until the next battery change.

  • Anonymous Sep 04, 2010

    Verichron pendulum wall clock with one D battery
    Clock pendulum again (July 2010) would not continue to swing after turning the speed adjustment nut. Last time this happened was when I had to change the battery. My remedy this time: get the pendulum swinging and do not let it stop for 15 -20 minutes. You might need a chair and definitely patience.

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