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British domestic synchronous clocks 1930-1980 [electronic resource] : the rise and fall of a technology / Leslie Philip Pook.

Pook, L. P., author.
2015
TS543.G7
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Title
British domestic synchronous clocks 1930-1980 [electronic resource] : the rise and fall of a technology / Leslie Philip Pook.
Author
Pook, L. P., author.
ISBN
9783319143880 electronic book
3319143883 electronic book
9783319143873
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14388-0
Published
Cham : Springer, 2015.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvii, 248 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-14388-0 doi
Call Number
TS543.G7
Dewey Decimal Classification
681.1/13
Summary
This book complements available one-make books on domestic synchronous clocks. It is also a history of science book that sets British domestic synchronous clocks, their manufacturers and technology in their social context. Part I covers the historical background, British domestic synchronous clock manufacturers and brands, how synchronous clocks work, domestic synchronous clock cases, practical advice on the servicing of domestic synchronous clocks, and analysis of the marketing and reliability of British domestic synchronous clocks. This analysis provides an explanation of the rise and eventual fall of their technology. Part II contains galleries of a selection of British domestic synchronous clocks, and of the movements with which they are fitted. There is a front and back view of each clock, together with a brief description. Views of each movement include views with the movement partly dismantled, together with a brief technical description of the movement. This profusely illustrated book is primarily for fellow enthusiasts, and is based on an extensive archive of information on domestic synchronous clocks, their movements, and their manufacturers. Current electrical regulations mean that professional clockmakers are reluctant to repair synchronous clocks. In fact, provided that they have not been mistreated, synchronous clocks are usually reliable, and quite easy to maintain.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 6, 2015).
Series
History of mechanism and machine science ; volume 29.
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Preface
Glossary and Abbreviations
1 Introduction
1.1 Outline
1.2 What is a Synchronous Clock?
1.3 Historical Background
1.4 AC Mains Supply
1.5 User Experience
References
Part I Main text
2 Manufacturers and Brands
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Brands
2.3 Manufacturers
References
3 How a Synchronous Clock Works
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Synchronous Motors
3.3 Reduction Gear
3.4 Striking and Chiming Work
3.5 Synchronous Time Switches
References
4 Synchronous Clock Cases
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Synchronous Clock Case Styles
5 Servicing of Synchronous Clocks
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Electrical Faults
5.3 Mechanical Faults
6 Analysis of Marketing and Reliability
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Analysis of Marketing
6.3 Analysis of Reliability
6.4 The Rise and Fall of a Technology
Part II Galleries
7 Gallery of Synchronous Mantel Clocks
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Alexander Clark Clock
7.3 BEM Clock
7.4 Camerer Kuss & Co Clock
7.5 Clyde Clocks
7.6 Ediswan Clock
7.7 Elco Clocks
7.8 Empire Clock
7.9 Ferranti Clocks
7.10 Garrard Clocks
7.11 Genalex Clocks
7.12 Ingersoll Clocks
7.13 Liberty Clock
7.14 Marigold Clock
7.15 Metalair Clock
7.16 Metamec Clocks
7.17 Riley Clock
7.18 Smith Clock, Type 1 Striking Movement
7.19 Smith Clock, Westminster Chiming Movement
7.20 Smith Clocks, BM7 Movement
7.21 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement
7.22 Smith Clock, QAT Movement
7.23 Smith Clocks, QEMG Movement
7.24 Synchronomains Clock
7.25 Temco Clocks, Mark I Movement
7.26 Temco Clocks, Mark IV Movement
7.27 Temco Clocks, Mark V Movement
7.28 Temco Clocks, Smith Movement
7.29 Conclusions
8 Gallery of Synchronous Bedside Clocks
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Bowden & Sons Clock
8.3 Elco Clock
8.4 Ferranti Clocks
8.5 Franco British Electrical Co Ltd Clock
8.6 GEC Clock
8.7 Genalex Clock
8.8 Goblin Clock
8.9 Kelnore Clock
8.10 Magneta Clock
8.11 Metamec Clocks
8.12 Smith Clocks, Type 1 Movement
8.13 Smith Clocks, BM7 Movement
8.14 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement
8.15 Smith Clock, QGEM Movement
8.16 Sterling Clocks
8.17 Synchronomains Clock
8.18 Temco Clock, Mark II Movement
8.19 Temco Clocks, Mark IV Movement
8.20 Temco Clocks, Mark V Movement
8.21 Conclusions
9 Gallery of Synchronous Wall Clocks
9.1 Introduction
9.2 English Clock Systems Clock
9.3 Genalex Clock
9.4 Horstmann Time Switch
9.5 Magneta Clock
9.6 Metalair Clock
9.7 Metamec Clock
9.8 Smith Clock, Type 1 Movement
9.9 Smith Clock, BM7 Movement
9.10 Smith Clocks, BM39 Movement
9.11 Smith Clock, Heavy Motion Work Movement
9.12 Smith Clocks, Bijou Movement
9.13 Synchronome Clocks
9.14 Temco Clock, Mark V Movement
9.15 Westclox Clock
9.16 Conclusions
10 Gallery of Synchronous Granddaughter Clocks
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Ferranti Clock
10.3 Smith Clock, Type 1 Chiming Movement
10.4 Smith Clock, Type 1 Movement
10.5 Temco Clock, Mark IV Movement
10.6 Conclusions
11 Gallery of Synchronous Movements
11.1 Introduction
11.2 BEM Movement
11.3 Clyde Movement
11.4 Elco Movement
11.5 Empire Movements
11.6 Ferranti Movements
11.7 Garrard Movements
11.8 Goblin and Magneta Movements
11.9 Kelnore Movement
11.10 Marigold Movement
11.11 Metalair Movement
11.12 Metamec Movements
11.17 Sangamo Weston Ltd Movement
11.13 Smith Movements
11.15 Temco Movements
11.16 Westclox Type No. BM25 Movement
11.17 Conclusions.

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