How to Install Tubular Bells in a Grandfather Clock

WHY YOU MAY NEED THIS VIDEO
 In this video we cover basic installation of the tubular bells of a grandfather clock. If you just bought a grandfather clock with these types of bells, or are considering purchasing one, the tubular bells will need to be installed. This quick tutorial video may be helpful also if you inherited a grandfather clock. Any significant move of the clock will mean removing the tubular bells beforehand and reinstalling once the clock is in it's new location. Failure to do so could result in serious damage of the clock.

STEPS FOR HANGING GRANDFATHER CLOCK TUBULAR BELLS: 

1. When you purchase a new Tubular movement Grandfather clock, the tubes will come separated from the clock itself, much like the pendulum and weights. You will need to hang the tubes before the pendulum and weights go in. Locate and unpack your tubular bells.
   
   
2. We highly recommend you use gloves when handling the tubular bells. Otherwise, the finish will likely get tarnished. The tubes each have a string on one side to indicate the top. This string is what you will use to hang them. Lay the tubes out on a clean surface where they will not roll, arranging them longest to shortest, from left to right, with the strings at the top. 
   
   
3. One by one install each tube. The easiest way to get them into the clock is through the front main door. Carefully maneuver the tubes up into the clock, aiming to hook the string on posts or hooks coming from the tubular bracket near the top.

This process is the same for both Hermle and Urgos movements. Don’t try to rush it. Slow and steady wins this race.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Please note that once the tubes are hung, they are literally hanging. Moving the clock will cause them to swing all over the place, potentially causing some pretty serious damage. Make sure your clock is in place beforehand.

Anytime you move your grandfather clock it is important to remove the tubular bells, weights, and pendulum. See our video on moving a grandfather clock for other important tips to avoid damaging your clock.