Respectfully, Michael P. Murray Memberships Include: National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors An Internet private E-mailing list called Clocksmiths N.A.W.C.C. National 400-day Clock Chapter # 168 A service from, E-mail address: Mike@telechron.us Mike Murray Founder of Clocksmiths A specialist in Atmos and 400-day clock repair. Also, I overhaul most plug in electric clocks. In continuous service since 04/01/1982. Mike's Clock Clinic Memberships: Clocksmiths & NAWCC 17000 Western Avenue # 7 Gardena, CA 90247-5262 Phone: 310-225-5645, or 877-286-6762 My main Web site is located at http://www.atmosman.com/ Main FTP site is located at http://home.earthlink.net/~atmosman/earthftp.html Memberships: Clocksmiths & NAWCC N.A.W.C.C. International 400-day Clock Chapter # 168 Published in Chapter 168's "Torsion Times" Published in AWCI's "Horological Times" Formally AWCI's 400-day (Anniversary) clock Bench Course Instructor!
Copyright © 1995-2012 Michael P. Murray & Mike's Clock Clinic Mike's Clock Clinic Memberships: NAWCC 17000 Western Avenue # 7 Gardena, CA 90247-5262 Phone: 310-225-5645, or 877-286-6762 (Toll Free) E-mail address: Mike@telechron.us (Preferred contact method) My main Web site is located at http://www.atmosman.com/ Main FTP site is located at http://home.earthlink.net/~atmosman/earthftp.html Herschede and Revere chiming clock and tall case electric clocks. The rotor rebuilding or replacement takes care of the clock's problems about 80% of the time. Shipping for an individual rotor or coil or together is the same $10.00. Complete rotor rebuilding information is located at: http://www.telechron.us/rotor.html If your Revere or Herschede clock is a chimer, meaning that it does chime each quarter hour and strikes the hour, then it would take a "B-3" rotor. This includes Grandfather and Grandmother and many mantel clocks. Rebuilding your "B-3" rotor costs $150.00 and the "B-3" "M-31" rotor costs $200.00. Unfortunately many old Revere and Herschede chiming electric clocks have had the rotor replaced prior and therefore will not contain original parts. I can restore to originality or can repair what is currently there, your choice. Another problem area is the coil. In all cases the clock has a coil and if needed that is $100.00. These are most always 4 watt's. 4 watt coils cost $100.00. About 5% of clock problems has to do with the coil. Assuming that you send the entire chiming clock (I do NOT accept entire Grandfather or Grandmother clock cases) and it only needs rotor service then the costs are $230.00, which is $150.00 for the rotor service and $50.00 for labor and $30.00 for shipping. For the "B-3" rotor that is an "M-31" the costs are $280.00, which is $200.00 for the rotor service and $50.00 for labor and $30.00 for shipping. For non Telechron "motored" clocks, then the service would be for a clock motor and that can be handled as well, with motor rebuilding costing $150.00 with all else staying the same. I do accept the movement (mechanism) for electric Grandfather and Grandmother clocks but, most likely, you would need an expert to install it once it return to your located or the location of your clock person. Please be aware that both Revere and Herschede used the "B-2" rotor initially. After a few years they both realized that the "B-2" did not have enough torque in order to last more that a few years or decades. First they tried increasing the wattage to 4 watts and eventually went to the "B-3" rotor. Therefore, I strongly suggest that your "B-2" rotor be replaced with a "B-3" rotor, as was done at the factory, especially if you send in a movement used in a Grandfather or Grandmother electric clock. Please be sure to double box the clock and insure it for at least $200. By double box I mean to pack the 1st and 2nd boxes as if you were going to ship each independent from the other one. I use a 24" x 9" x 9" as the first box and then use a 28" X 12" x 12" box for the second. The last box does fall within the total grit that UPS uses and keeps the shipping costs way down. Your problem could also be the caused by wear in the movement (mechanism) from usage. About 15% of the time this is necessary and this would require an overhaul. An overhaul on chiming electrics is $250.00 plus $30.00 shipping. The movement overhaul does NOT include the rotor or coil, so that would be added to the cost of the overhaul and that would be the worse case scenario. I realize this may all be confusing but I never do more than is needed and the clock always stays original, as sent to me, or I refuse the work. Here's some possible scenarios if you send the entire mantel clock or the Grandfather movement (mechanism): B2 or B3-rotor rebuilding $150.00 Labor $50.00 Shipping via UPS ground $30.00 Total $230.00 B3-rotor (M-31) rebuilding $200.00 Labor $50.00 Shipping via UPS ground $30.00 Total $280.00 If you or the clock does not have its original rotor according to the back plate, which covers the back of the rotor, then I can supply the original rotor. As an example, the back plate will have something like "Mod. 59M31", or "Model M31", both mean the same thing, the original rotor was an M-31. If the rotor in your clock is NOT an M-31 and that's what you'd like then the "swap" would cost an additional $300.00 or $580.00 total. B3-rotor rebuilding $200.00 Labor $50.00 My supplying the M-31 rotor $300.00 Shipping via UPS ground $30.00 Total $580.00 The reason for the very high "swap" price is because the M-31 is now the rarest rotor in the world and I have less than 10 in inventory. If a coil is needed then add $100.00 to each of the above. This is rare.If the movement needs rebuilding then add $250.00 to each of the above. This is somewhat rare and depends how long the Revere has been in service. The earliest were made in the 1920's and many were sold in the 1930's to 1950's. So after 80+ years of running, the mechanism is probably on its last legs. But some just keep on going. What I'm trying to say is that the necessity of an overhaul is unknown until I test it. However, movement rebuilding on a Grandfather or Grandmother, adds $600.00 to each of the above.
When you send the entire clock a new electric cord and plug is included, if needed, with the color choices of black, white, or brown and in the length of your choice. If you open or remove the back door on your Herschede, Revere, or G.E. chiming clock, you will see an embossed number. This number is usually located at the lower right on the movement (mechanism). With this number you can look up the date of its manufacturer. You may also use Pay Pal by clicking on the link below.