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9th Mar 2021, 8:34 pm | #1 |
Triode
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Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
My clock-repairer wouldn't touch it because it's electric, so I was directed here!
The alarm-light flashes at the set time, but, instead of the buzzer sounding after a few minutes, and the light going off, the light continues to flash and the buzzer doesn't sound... Does anyone know what the cause of this fault might be, and who should be able to fix it - a clock repairer or an electrician?? Any recommendations would be appreciated. |
9th Mar 2021, 9:45 pm | #2 |
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Re: Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
I do remember these being sold in the 70s with the strapline "Who can sleep with the blinking light on?". The idea was that they would wake you up gently.
There are a number of members interested in electric clocks who may be able to advise you. It may just be a matter of lubricating the mechanism - these weren't wholly electronic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westclox_Scotland |
10th Mar 2021, 11:01 am | #3 |
Dekatron
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Re: Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
Hi and welcome.
If all else fails and nobody on here is nearer, you could post it to me via a PM. A couple of points, though:
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10th Mar 2021, 7:53 pm | #4 |
Octode
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Re: Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
I'd say 'avoid like the plague' anyone suggesting conversion to a low voltage; especially if it involves a Chinese power-pack continuously connected to the mains!
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19th Mar 2021, 10:24 am | #5 |
Triode
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Re: Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
Thank you All.
I will contact Mike, in due course. My clock-man is very good with "clockwork", but the sight of electrical cable brought him out in a sweat! |
19th Mar 2021, 1:57 pm | #6 |
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Re: Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
Better to know your limits than blunder about.
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31st Mar 2021, 2:57 pm | #7 |
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Re: Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
I have the clock here but cannot contact Mike as up to now he's not responding to my emails.
Mike, please PM me so I can give you my email address.
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7th May 2021, 2:40 pm | #8 |
Triode
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Ealing, Greater London, UK.
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Re: Westclox "moonbeam" electric alarm clock
I blame the Apple "Cloud"...!
Anyway, contact re-established, thanks. MR |