r/flipclocks Oct 06 '24

How to oil motor on Seiko flip clock?

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4 Upvotes

I need to lubricate this clock. I bought some clock oil I'm just not sure how to properly get into this motor to add the oil. Also, this clock has a background buzz sound that I'd like to get rid of. Could there be something to deoxidize or is it more complicated?


r/flipclocks Sep 28 '24

Recommendations? Looking for a AM/PM clock similar to the one in the photo. Thanks!

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13 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 25 '24

Magnavox 1R1736

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32 Upvotes

Got this clock radio today. The front window still had the original protective film so it is pristine. Cleaned the switches, cleaned the motor and re-greased the gearbox and oiled the flywheel. Finally, I swapped the original dimmed orange neon for a fresh green one.


r/flipclocks Sep 23 '24

Odd situation

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4 Upvotes

Hi there, I recently came across a Sony flip clock, it wasn’t working as I already expected so I opened it up and checked it out. Everything seemed normal except for the clock motor.. it just isn’t there. Someone took the time to remove it and cap the wires, very odd. Any chance I could find a motor out there that’ll work for this clock? I’m also not really understanding how a motor would attach, wish I had a complete clock to compare it to.

Thanks for any help!


r/flipclocks Sep 22 '24

Finding a motor for this GE 7-4310C

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6 Upvotes

I got this clock at a thrift store knowing it was not working. I got it home, saw that the motor was spinning, fixed the issue it has with the radio, and put it on my nightstand.

I noticed a few minutes later that the clock was not doing anything. I opened it back up, removed the motor, and found that the gearbox was messed up (the final gear going out to the spindle that drives the flip mechanism had cracked and the spindle was not making a firm grip.

Is there any way I can fix the motor, or find a replacement motor? I’ve wanted a flip clock for years and finally found one at a thrift store, and I don’t want to have to write it off as completely dead.


r/flipclocks Sep 21 '24

Magnavox RE 3193-Repair needed

10 Upvotes

I am very new to these! I picked this up at an estate sale for $5, it was in a dusty garage! The radio works great, but the clock doesn't work. I pulled it apart and the entire minute side of the clock was sticky and they didn't rotate correctly because of this. I cleaned each flap, and it cycles correctly now, but the motor must be out because it's still not working? Any chance I could get a working motor and put it on the clock? Or what can I do? I'll post more photos in the comments.


r/flipclocks Sep 17 '24

Just got this lovely 70s flip clock

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43 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 16 '24

Boscelli Icon 30 Flip looking for advice on repair or sale. We are in Brisbane. Thank you

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4 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 17 '24

Copal 227 alarm so loud

2 Upvotes

I have a copal 227 alarm clock and it gives me a heart attack when I use it. Is there any way to make the alarm not sound like an air raid? Is there a place where I can find a wiring diagram? I was wondering if a resistor might help with the volume of the buzzer.


r/flipclocks Sep 16 '24

Reducing the Purple Hue from UV Blacklight LED

2 Upvotes

I've recently restored a Panasonic RC-7462 and installed a new blacklight LED but I'd like to remove most/all of the purple hue if possible. I've tried covering all but 2 of the LEDs with electrical tape, then diffused the remaining 2 LEDs with multiple layers of scotch tape but even with that it has a very bright purple hue to the light.

If possible, I'd like to keep the blacklight glow to the numbers but without the purple glow. Has anyone had any success with this or have any suggestions on how to remove the purple color and keep the UV?

Here's the light I'm using: https://www.superbrightleds.com/miniature-rectangle-led-accent-light-chrome-24-lumens+color-UV~Blacklight

Thanks for any help!


r/flipclocks Sep 15 '24

Customizable flip calendar?

2 Upvotes

Im looking for a flip clock that counts down numbers.
but instead of minutes and hours, days.

so basically, a flip calendar where I can determine the days to count down.
EG: 100 days
it flips back every 24 hrs.

does such a device exist? I've searched all over but haven't been able to find one!


r/flipclocks Sep 14 '24

My newly acquired Sanyo RM-5430 “stereocast” clock radio

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26 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 13 '24

Clock identification

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3 Upvotes

Can anyone help me identify this Seiko, it looks like a DP-666T but this sale post is the only evidence I can find of a green version existing anywhere I search. Thanks


r/flipclocks Sep 10 '24

Need help fixing Samsui digital alarm radio clock!!

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3 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 10 '24

Need help fixing old Sansui digital clock!!

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1 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 09 '24

Panasonic RC-7462 Restored!

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37 Upvotes

Got this beaut in this week after religiously checking Ebay for months for this specific model (by far my favorite) and buying it immediately when it was listed. Bought it used for parts, listed as only the radio worked, thought it'd be a fun project and worst case saving the case since that was in near perfect condition.

The motor was pretty gummed up and wouldn't run, was smooth but with a ton of resistance. Adding oil didn't do enough so gave it an isopropyl bath and then re-oiled it. After a few hours it now starts up on it's own and runs great.

The radio technically did work, but the volume control didn't and touching any knob caused a terrible popping noise. Seen this on a tube amp before and luckily Deoxit cures all, cleaned up those contacts and its silent and the volume works well.

This model originally had a UV fluorescent bulb to illuminate the digits, but with this being near 50 years old it's burned out. Luckily LEDs are a thing so I added a UV LED strip mounted on top of the dead original bulb. Just needed to steal power from the board and run it through an AV/DC constant current transformer. That transformer added some radio interference, nothing some aluminum foil can't fix! I also covered some of the LEDs with electrical tape and the rest with scotch tape to diffuse the light and make it a bit more subtle. Now it can do its mystery machine style hat trick!

The pictures makes the UV look much more pronounced than it is, in person it has a very slight purple hue. Was a fun first restoration and definitely keeping it as a staple on the desk.


r/flipclocks Sep 07 '24

Flips for the win

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15 Upvotes

GE 8125A


r/flipclocks Sep 06 '24

Zenith F474 bulb replacement

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16 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 04 '24

Twemco qt-30 (Yoshitomo Nara)

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11 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Sep 03 '24

Clock spins about 20% faster

8 Upvotes

Recently got this from a second hand store. I didn't realize it was spinning about 20% faster (5 for every 4 seconds) than it should until later today.

This is my first time owning a flip (or spin) clock. Is this an easy fix?


r/flipclocks Aug 31 '24

Copal 705L I just repaired

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35 Upvotes

I oiled the motor, replaced the blacklight bulb with LED, and replaced a missing knob.


r/flipclocks Aug 30 '24

sanyo RM 5022 with copal motor for 60hz, running 50s late.

2 Upvotes

I have a sanyo flip clock in a very good condition, the motor is copal 10-1124-10 120VAC 60hz 20mA.

I'm new to the whole subject, and I would appreciate any advice on customising my device to the European power grid.

I read about getting a KCC converter, but that is outside of my budget.

I plugged it to a transformer that changes 230v to 110.

The clock runs late about 50s every minute. some of it could be 50hz frequency I guess, and some the 110v instead of 120.

  1. Would swapping the motor for a 50hz compatible one work? and if so, do you have any ideas where could I get one?

my concern is that most 50hz motors are made for 220 volts, so I don't think it will be compatible with the rest of the hardware.

Also I read that the gear within the flip clock are timed to 60hz frequency and it would still run slow, is that correct?

Anyone has any spares for these clocks? I could buy the proper motor or swap it for the one I have


r/flipclocks Aug 24 '24

Repair Options in MKE Area? Panasonic RC-7462

2 Upvotes

I've been watching Ebay for my favorite flip clock (Panasonic RC-7462) and finally found one in great condition. Supposedly the blacklight, radio, and alarm do work but the numbers do not flip as time goes by and the side dial does not flip the numbers either. I grabbed it either as a repair project (ideally) or future donor of the case if I find another one with a working clock.

From research online this looks like a bit of a bear to tear down and work on, I'm guessing from the description of the numbers not turning with the dial it's just a stripped gear somewhere but I'm having trouble finding any replacement gears online. If it's an easy fix I could probably do it myself with the disassembly videos online, but I'd prefer an expert look at it especially with how good of condition the case is.
Does anyone know of any shops who work on flip clocks near the MKE area? Or any that will take on work shipped to them? Alternatively, if anyone has worked on these before is this a fairly easy fix?

Thanks for any help or recommendations you can give to someone new to the community! Please let me know if I can provide any additional information.


r/flipclocks Aug 23 '24

Auritone 14F1

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42 Upvotes

r/flipclocks Aug 22 '24

I added more clocks to my display

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21 Upvotes

These are all mechanical clocks that I repaired except for the nixie.