Alkaline batteries are best used in “low-drain” devices, which includes clock movements. Lithium and rechargeable batteries are meant for “high-drain” devices, such as digital cameras, etc. Lithium powered or re-chargeable batteries will cause your clock to malfunction, or not function at all. Best Value High Torque Long Shaft Clock Movement Mechanism with 12 Inch Long Spade Hands (Black) 4. Alkaline batteries are the only type of battery that should be used in clocks. High Torque Clock Movement (Silent) With The Extended Shaft w/17.75 Hands (3) Material: metal, plastic Movement: Quartz (Battery Powered) Power Source. Youngtown High Torque Long Shaft Clock Movement Mechanism with 12 Inch Long Spade Hands 4.3 (2,339) 1499 Youngtown's High Torque Clock Movement Mechanism is perfect for wall clocks between 36' and 48'. Other brands, such as Energizer, have extra plastic coating on the negative end of the battery, which can cause clocks to malfunction or not work properly at all. We recommend using Rayovac or Duracell brand. **When choosing the proper batteries for your clock, please consider the following information: There are many brands of alkaline batteries available on the market today, but there are several brands out there that just don’t perform well in clocks. High Torque Quartz Clock Movements are geared special on the inside of the unit stronger as to take more weight. Extra large hands are sold separately on our site and can be purchased HERE. The price will be adjusted as you choose the style(s) you want from the drop down menu. Regular size (1″-6″) Hour and Minute hands are sold separately as a pair above (please see pictures).Only 1 Shaft Length Available At This Time: Short – 3/8″ threaded length, 7/8″ overall.This movement WILL NOT RUN A SECOND HAND. It also has an extended minute hand shaft to provide extra spacing between the hour and minute hand so they don’t rub on each other over time. It’s more quiet than other movements which makes it great for applications where silence is important. One of the first continuous sweep movements on the market with a stronger high torque motor! It will run up to a 17-3/4″ minute hand (measured from center of mounting hole to the end).
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