GRANDFATHER CLOCK CHIMES VS. HOUR STRIKES: What’s the Difference?

Time Will Tell

Sep 27 2026 | 00:02:46

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Show Notes

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Grandfather clock chimes and hour strikes are related, but they are not the same thing. This episode explains how the quarter-hour melody differs from the counted top-of-the-hour strikes, why the two functions are often powered by separate mechanical trains, and how understanding the terminology can make troubleshooting easier. Production note: Charlotte Evans is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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