If you own one of the many 3 volt Self Winding Clock Co. or “Western Union” models with synchronizer coils, here’s a way to both power the clock and bring back nostalgic hourly synchronization. The Model 1900GS Vintage Synchronizing Battery Kit is an excellent solution for powering and synchronizing self winding clocks. Replaceable alkaline cells […]
Model 1900s White Paper
White Paper: The KCC Scientific Model 1900S Ken Reindel, KCC Scientific If you are considering the purchase of a Model 1900GS Kit or a Model 1900RS rechargeable kit, you will recognize that the kit contains two No. 6 units: the Model 1900G (or Model 1900R3) battery and the Model 1900S Synchronizer unit. They are connected […]
Connecting Power To A 24 Volt Telco SWCC
Connecting Power to a 24 volt Telco Clock Below is a picture of a typical Self Winding Clock Co. 24 volt Telco parlor clock, taken with the dial removed. This particular clock does not have a synchronizer coil. Note that the upper movement terminal on the left, marked A, connects to the Fahenstock terminal C […]
The Model 1900G White Paper
The Alkaline-Powered No. 6 Battery for Impulse-Wound Clocks Ken Reindel Ken’s Clock Clinic Imagine the ideal No. 6 vintage battery for self winding clocks: Outputs 3.3 volts regardless of internal battery state of charge. Powers any 3 volt clock from the stubborn American Clock Co. impulse wound to the troublesome Broadcast Studio models with miniature […]
The Model 1900W Clock Winder White Paper
White Paper: The KCC Scientific Model 1900W-UNV Clock Winder For Standard Electric Clocks Ken Reindel, KCC Scientific Updated 1-26-13 The purpose of this White Paper is to help provide some background on Standard Electric Time master clock, what a Model 1900W-UNV Clock Winder can do for it, and how the Model 1900W-UNV works. Historical Perspective. […]
The Model 1900S Background
White Paper: The KCC Scientific Model 1900S Ken Reindel, KCC Scientific The purpose of this White Paper is to help provide some information on Self Winding Clock synchronization. It starts with a historic background and a general explanation of Self Winding Clock synchronization, and moves on to describe the technical aspects of the device. It […]