I am looking for pointers of where to get my barometer repaired or if that is even possible. It may be the original instal in my 30U 419 I don’t really know. Any help?
Brian
Brian, Do not use “Times Ticking” out oof Utah. It turned into a 1 1/2 year ordeal and $1700 and lousy work. sent back and worked worse the second time. Got my money back as I used AMEX and disputed it. Lousy experience.
Debbie Sabo
Essence nonsuch 324
Deb, thanks for the heads up. My clock works fine although it looses 5 minutes a year. The thing is my barometer is stuck on change it has not budged for 3 years. I just wondering if anyone has DIY tinkered with one of these with any success. Brian
I think this could be a fun little (tiny 
) project. My humble opinion is: what’s the worst that could happen? As it stands, the barometer isn’t working anyway, so you really don’t have much to lose.
Even if the original movement turns out to be beyond repair, you already have a backup plan. Almost any round mechanical barometer uses a fairly standard movement, and there’s a good chance you could adapt one to fit behind your original dial. Nobody will ever know that the inside has been replaced, while the original face is preserved. Replacement barometers are available in a wide range of prices, from very inexpensive to excellent quality.
Before going that route, though, I’d try to save the original movement. There’s a fair chance it’s simply seized after years of damp, salty air causing corrosion. I’d carefully remove the movement from the dialplate, clean it in an ultrasonic cleaner with a suitable cleaning solution, lubricate the pivots with the proper oil, reassemble it, and then recalibrate it by refitting the pointer in the correct position. The hardest part of the whole job will probably be removing the pointer without damaging it.
Good luck! I’d be interested to hear how it turns out.
Thanks Mark,
I was looking for some encouragement to venture into this device and you’re also right on the fact that I have nothing to lose. I like tinkering with complicated stuff and finding out…
Of course this task will not happen until winter.
Brian
There’s probably a YouTube video that maybe of help. Otherwise try a watchmaker-repair shop in your area. There’s a good chance they are capable of servicing a barometer too.