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Outdoor Clocks

Outdoor clocks can be one of the most attractive additions to your summer décor. They not only add charm, but serve a useful function. Aside from simply keeping time, an outdoor clock can be a focal point in a garden or patio.

For those summer backyard activities, outdoor clocks can be very useful. If you are gardening, swimming, playing outdoor sports or entertaining, an outdoor clock can help you keep track of the time without going indoors or checking your watch. 

Clocks for outdoor use may come in many styles. For a formal style, some clock faces use roman numerals. For the more modern décor, retro style or Arabic numerals may be more suitable. Although round is the most popular shape, there are many other shapes to choose from.

There are a number of ways to display your outdoor clock. You may choose a wall mounted style, perhaps for the back wall of the house. Placing the clock under the eaves will provide some protection. For a quaint nostalgic feel, there are two sided wall mounted clocks, showing the time on both sides. You may also choose a free standing model for a more formal look. 

Outdoor clocks may feature additional accessories like a thermometer to measure the outdoor temperature, a hygrometer to measure humidity or a weathervane to indicate wind direction. Some clocks even display information on phases of the moon.

When choosing an outdoor clock, be sure that the clock is specifically intended for outdoor use. These clocks are specially sealed to protect the delicate mechanisms against the elements like rain, wind, sun and snow. If you live in an area where winters may be severe, it is best to store the clock indoors for the winter.

An outdoor clock will run well on either alkaline or quartz batteries which need to be replaced just as you would an indoor clock. To save energy, many clocks are solar powered. They store solar power during sunlight and use a back up battery for power at night. This conserves energy and preserves battery life. 

The most high tech solution to timekeeping is the atomic radio controlled outdoor clock. Atomic radio controlled clocks synchronize themselves by receiving radio signals from the United States atomic clock located in Colorado. This assures precision and accuracy to the second. Once the time zone is entered, the clock will automatically adjust itself to the correct time including changing to daylight savings time.

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Robin Modi

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