Bell Ringing Components: Difference between revisions

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==== Tolling Hammer ====
==== Tolling Hammer ====
The lively sound of one or more bells swinging evoke a celebratory atmosphere. This is used for calling people to church or celebrating special events. When announcing times of prayer or mourning, a toll of the bell while it is stationary is more appropriate.  
The lively sound of one or more bells swinging evoke a celebratory atmosphere. This is used for calling people to church or celebrating special events.  
<br>When announcing times of prayer or mourning, a toll of the bell while it is stationary is more appropriate.  


The diagram shows such a hammer (I) actuated by an electromagnet (J) that allows an [http://www.chimemaster.com/libertas electric bell control system] to sound the hour, announce prayer times or count the age of the person being memorialized.
The diagram shows such a hammer (I) actuated by an electromagnet (J) that allows an [http://www.chimemaster.com/libertas electric bell control system] to sound the hour, announce prayer times or count the age of the person being memorialized.