[Bell Historians] Re: Clapper failure information request

[billy_clarke03]

If the only remaining problem with large clappers was the 
inconvenience of them ending up on the wrong side of the bell after 
being rung up, it would not be a major issue.  

It would open up a new market for cable operated gadgets which turn 
over the clapper, all done from the safety and comfort of the 
ringing room.

Billy. 

--- In bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com, "Brett masters" <brett at ...> 
wrote:
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> > Ok so the clapper has to be turned over every time the bell is 
rung 
> up but
> > it's not an issue in this case.
> > 
> 
> "Surely this should be an issue, as turning the clapper of a bell 
of 
> this size is, potentially, an extremely dangerous occupation!"
> 
> Who's side are you on Richard?  :o)
> 
> Turning the clapper on a big bell is not something that is done 
lightly, the
> person doing it will be fully aware of the dangers and will take 
extra care
> when doing so.
> 
> B
>