I think my clock is haunted.

Kitten · 07-11-2017, 12:47 AM

I recently moved to a new place, and there was a clock in the room.
It didn't work and I assumed it needed batteries so I bought some.
When I looked it already had a battery, but then I heard it ticking.
I put it back up and noticed it was an hour back, so I put it forward.
Later that week I realise it's an hour back again, so I fix it again.
And again. And now for the fourth time, it needs to be put an hour forward.

I kind of like the clock so I don't really wanna buy a new one

But is this normal for clocks? I've never had this issue before LOL
It actually runs perfectly, apart from always being an hour late.

Kisune Karnon · 07-11-2017, 12:58 AM

It needs new batteries for one and maybe new gears for another. I tends to happen to clocks over time, they actually slowly start to get slower and lose their accurate tracking. If it just suddenly went from accurate to 1 hour behind in no time, then that's a more pressing issue. Otherwise it's a normal occurrence and it just needs some tuning and work.

Kitten · 07-11-2017, 01:04 AM

It was an hour back when I posted, it is now actually several minutes ahead. I think it's time I buy a new clock!

LOL

Masterwants · 07-11-2017, 03:28 AM

Perhaps it has been unused for some time and the new batteries were a shock for it's little idle cogs. Don't give up on it yet, like all things that have been unused and suddenly become active it can take a little time to adjust....

07-11-2017, 12:47 AM	#1
Kitten The One & Only Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gehenna Posts: 1,215 Blog Entries: 2	I think my clock is haunted. I recently moved to a new place, and there was a clock in the room. It didn't work and I assumed it needed batteries so I bought some. When I looked it already had a battery, but then I heard it ticking. I put it back up and noticed it was an hour back, so I put it forward. Later that week I realise it's an hour back again, so I fix it again. And again. And now for the fourth time, it needs to be put an hour forward. I kind of like the clock so I don't really wanna buy a new one But is this normal for clocks? I've never had this issue before LOL It actually runs perfectly, apart from always being an hour late.

07-11-2017, 12:58 AM	#2
Kisune Karnon GetDare Ninja Join Date: May 2010 Location: Imagination Land Posts: 12,283 Blog Entries: 7	It needs new batteries for one and maybe new gears for another. I tends to happen to clocks over time, they actually slowly start to get slower and lose their accurate tracking. If it just suddenly went from accurate to 1 hour behind in no time, then that's a more pressing issue. Otherwise it's a normal occurrence and it just needs some tuning and work. __________________ Male/Married/Straight/Switch/32/190 lbs Likes and Limits Toys (So Far) PM Dares Utilizing Keywords Version 3 Kik: Kisune22 My goal is to give good dares and receive them because that is how I enjoy the game. I will send reports when I choose to or if I am asked. If you give me a repeated dare or a "do your own dare," I will be very disappointed because I like to be surprised and challenged.

07-11-2017, 01:04 AM	#3
Kitten The One & Only Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gehenna Posts: 1,215 Blog Entries: 2	It was an hour back when I posted, it is now actually several minutes ahead. I think it's time I buy a new clock! LOL

07-11-2017, 03:28 AM	#4
Masterwants Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: UK Posts: 625 Blog Entries: 11	Perhaps it has been unused for some time and the new batteries were a shock for it's little idle cogs. Don't give up on it yet, like all things that have been unused and suddenly become active it can take a little time to adjust....