(Part 2) Best timers according to redditors

The hourglass looks like this from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Tribal-Dragon-Timer-Display/dp/B006YZCAIK/ref=pd_ybh_1

My immediate thought was, "I want one. " Looks like it's available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OIYNC2M/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505646110&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hourglass+magnetic+sand&dpPl=1&dpID=31EruQQgWDL&ref=plSrch

I like this one because not only it flashes, it also vibrates when the time's up. It also has a fastener thing so we can clip it to our pants/shorts/belt so we can forget about the timer and walk around freely. The device's vibration will remind us when it's time. You can also use your phone's clock app as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOJG7Y

Like These. they are designed for kids or homeschooling, but damn they work well for my ADHD

I can post more pictures of the setup tomorrow if you want, basically since I live in an apartment building I use the water pressure from our reservoir that sits 7 floors above my apartment.

I have connected a timer to the wall that turns on a solenoid valve twice a day for 5 minutes.

The water comes out from under the sink on the balcony, goes to a 1/4" tubing that is then reduced to a 1/8" to fit the drip system.

I have just about enough water so that the water starts to drip form under the vases and since where I live is quite warm the plants usually like that.

I have set up the system 2 weeks ago so I still didn't had time to see if I should reduce or increase the water but this can be easily done by changing either the time the valve stays open or the amount of water that leaves the drip valve.

Here are the links for the stuff I used (similar):

Solenoid Valve

Timer
I like this model so you can connect the wires to the inside of the plug and keep you plug usefull.

Dripper I used these ones but I could not find then on amazon.

These look like might work aswell, and would solve one of my complaints about mine that is, when I need to change the amount of water I end up having to twist the water line witch messes up the direction of the rest of the line.

That's basically it, just pay attention to the diameter of the tubing and the voltages you use everything else should work just fine.

According to a previous post I made that got taken down, the item is close to this:

https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Water-Hourglass-Timer-Liquid/dp/B0169YW4XQ

According to u/captainboggle100 that was kind enough to provide a link.

I set and wear this around my neck to remind me to go down to deal with the laundry :)

And, you know, if you only have one set of sheets for each bed you have to do them right away ... Ditto with bath towels, etc. It may not be a strategy you want to try, but it's a stragegy.

Welcome!

The definition of a hard boiled egg depends on the consumer - varies depending on what consistency you want! Here is a recipe with some guidance for you u/jackschocolatecake.

WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients
6 large eggs, cold from the fridge
Cold water
Ice

Equipment
Saucepan
Timer
Slotted spoon
Bowl

INSTRUCTIONS

Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Cover pan with a lid and bring water to a rolling boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, set the timer for the desired time. Boil for 6 – 7 minutes over medium-high heat for perfect hard boiled eggs.

HOW LONG TO BOIL EGGS

• For soft-boiled eggs: 4 minutes
  
• For slightly soft-boiled eggs: 5 minutes
  
• For custardy yet firm soft-boiled eggs: 6 minutes
  
• For creamy hard-boiled eggs: 7 minutes
  
• For firm yet still creamy hard-boiled eggs: 8 minutes
  
• For very firm hard boiled eggs: 9 minutes

/u/paleasashes I love you for all your help last night. I really needed someone and even though it was late on the daily thread you were there <3 I think she should have this because it's an owl thing and I love owls and maybe it will make her think of me every time she needs to time something :)

Tyara, I'm not used to the username yet.

> Way better than fumbling with a phone to time things.


Easier than saying hands-free, "Hey Siri, set timer for 27 minutes"?

FYI, if you do want a separate timer, Serious Eats recommends this $9 Polder unit:

https://www.amazon.com/Polder-898-90-Clock-Timer-Stopwatch/dp/B00004S4U7

I found it at Hot Topic. Last one on the shelf! I'll look online for you and edit my post.

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Kitchen-Timer-Countdown/dp/B00KCQVB1O

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Timer-Programmable-Lights-Outlets/dp/B0026PZQHY

for all other questions like this one... google.com

Here is an egg timer that looks like an owl.

Owl timer? Hmm...

Thanks!!

There are many tea timers that are similar that you can find through various online tea vendors, or even Amazon.

If you want one labelled with three in a row here's one on Amazon and it's Prime so you can get it quickly.

You can also get them as three separate timers cheaper.

Or this one in a circle that I really like.

Turns out it's just iron

Dude, I know what you mean! The Time Cube that I bought off of Amazon has made my productivity so much better!

I use it at work and I also use it with my 6 year old at home who is also ADHD.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DG6WWKA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well worth it, including for knowing how long I have until the boss pulls the pin on workout time...

Get these

http://www.amazon.com/Polder-898-90-Clock-Timer-Stopwatch/dp/B00004S4U7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s04

Just because the folks you work with don't care about precision doesn't mean you don't have to. Be better than your training until some one trains you to be better.

30 seconds?
http://www.amazon.com/Tea-Services-Thames-Oasis-Timer/dp/B000QSUJXO
I prefer this model and use 3min for tea and 7min to let raw baking dough rest.
http://www.amazon.com/Datexx-Miracle-Cube-Timer-Blue/dp/B00889AVB8
hourglasses are ±5% inaccurate, and you must sit there and watch them.
that cube stops low volume(like a digital watch) beeping after 30 seconds.
you can also add a free countdown timer app to any smartphone - i use;
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alarmclock.xtreme.free
this comes in handy for online computer games with time specific events,
taking a lunchtime nap at work, or as a travel wake up call alarm clock.

Rant aside, this appears to be the cheapest english language timer out there but I have no direct experience.

https://www.amazon.com/Digits-Interval-Programmable-Countdown-Stopwath/dp/B01DG6WWKA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494270642&sr=8-2&keywords=gym+wall+timer

I LOVE HOMEWARES. This is so exciting! I looked at your wishlist and I think you've nailed it in terms of picking things with good storage. That's really important - things with hidden storage. So the coffee table with drawers is awesome. I have a bed with drawers.

I would get a good chefs knife. This one has great reviews! http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Fibrox-8-Inch-40520-5-2063-20/dp/B000638D32/

And a good cutting board, like this one! Plastic boards breed bacteria, so I always use wooden ones. This one looks great. http://www.amazon.com/Extra-Large-Bamboo-Cutting-Board/dp/B00FQ7ICHU/

And this epic kitchen timer will go perfectly with the R2D2 wastebin on your wishlist!

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Kitchen-Timer-Countdown/dp/B00KCQVB1O/

Good luck! Have fun!

Someone needs to make an end of the year countdown kit for teachers. Have one of those, a no button, some of these for your coworkers, some of these to explain why you are a hot mess half of the time, and one of these for the front of the classroom.

http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Amazer-Digital-Cooking-Battery/dp/B017KRHW9M/

For hard boiled eggs, I use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Colour-Changing-Timer-Perfect-Boiled/dp/B00JZETT40

They come out perfect every time.

> You are the one that came in here talking shit.

I'm not talking shit; I'm pointing out the impracticality of this product for growers. You decided to take it personally

> If you don't care to use the system, then stay the fuck out of the thread.

I'll go and comment wherever I please.

> If you had any sense, you would realize the timer picks right up when the connection is regained, and with the correct time,

Got a source for that claim since the website lists no documentation? What happens when wifi drops for 4 hrs? Does the light stay on or off during that time?

>unlike an electrical timer which does not.

This timer isn't susceptible to lost connections in the first place and will keep time even if the power goes out.

Might be fun to have an actual counter. :)

This counts down but you could set it to 80 days and then watch the time go.

Alternatively I'm sure if you look around a bit you can find one that will count up.

This cute little kitchen timer to keep me and my ADD on track during finals week!

Thanks so much for doing this =]

Why not just spring for a good timer? I prefer a sand timer over a digital one because it looks nicer.

http://www.amazon.com/Kuchenprofi-Sand-Tea-Timers-Assorted/dp/B003LM4JJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348594267&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+timers


This one is going on my wish list.
http://www.amazon.com/Services-Thames-Oasis-3-4-5-Minute-Timer/dp/B000QSUJXO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1348594267&sr=8-5&keywords=tea+timers

Stick with it, I have found that my humidifier and humidistat has not been necessary. Whether dry aging beef or curing 10# of chorizo, high RH has been my battle. I let the wine fridge do the temp regulation and have a CPU fan pushing through a filter with a filter on the other side providing pass through. Things that have proven necessary: Timer for fan- a real PITA to figure out how to program but great: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H4XP7QS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
RH meters that can be calibrated: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H6CZQE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Get one of these color change timers. Cheap and you perfect results everyone. Start with boiling water, start with cold, doesn't matter.

https://www.amazon.com/Colour-Changing-Timer-Perfect-Boiled/dp/B00JZETT40

Is it acceptable to use this: http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Assam-17-Ounce-Tea-Press/dp/B00005LM0Y/ref=pd_sim_k2 My mum got it for me after I finally convinced her to switch to loose leaf since she's old and has nothing better to do. I work from home so forget your email reply, I am making myself some good tea.

Also, I use these bad boys: http://www.amazon.com/Kuchenprofi-Sand-Tea-Timers-Assorted/dp/B003LM4JJM/ Classy & practical.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TOJG7Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Clips onto my sunvisor. Set timer. Flashes red right in front of my eyes when it goes off.

And inside is this Colour Changing Egg Timer Perfect Boiled Eggs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZETT40/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_kEwKxbCE8KKN6


So you spend the next hour trying to figure out how it's supposed to even work then say screw it and toss it in a box with other useless stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Countdown-Days-Timer-Retirement/dp/B01E2KKK2G

This can be set up to 999 days, is battery powered, claims it is easy to use, and has an audible alarm when it goes off!

$10

Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Awaglass-Hand-blown-Magnet-Hourglass-Magnetic/dp/B00HBRK014

https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Water-Hourglass-Timer-Liquid/dp/B0169YW4XQ this is pretty close

https://www.amazon.com/Habor-Kitchen-Cooking-Function-Count-Up/dp/B01D8EMXIQ?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3

http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Amazer-Digital-Cooking-Battery/dp/B017KRHW9M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458660323&sr=8-1&keywords=best+kitchen+timer

I got mine at a place called Stein Mart. Brick and mortar. But a quick Google search found this: https://www.amazon.com/Awaglass-Hand-blown-Magnet-Hourglass-Magnetic/dp/B00HBRK014

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Yankee Candle shop, but I'm sure you can find it else where

Here is a Amazon link:

Celtic Tribal Dragon Head Sand Timer Display https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YZCAIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lUaQBbYANB3D6

1. $7.75, this is for my car :)
   
2. $3.25
   
   oh, sparkly! Thanks for the contest!

THIS! - Merlin Mann called this a work-dash. Since I can't even handle 25 minutes, I do 15minutes with 5 or less between. A timer that can jump between times is excellent (holds presets). But, I've also done this with a non-beeping timer - it's wonderful. I used this one: https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-TI150-Visually-Impaired/dp/B001TOJG7Y/
The great thing about that timer is that it has 3 options- vibrate, light flash, or beep. Keep it on your belt while working, and use vibration, no one will known you're timing that hallway "quick chat."

For some reason, filling in bubbles also helped me greatly- I used these Task Order Up sheets / 3x5 cards to track my progress on the 3 important tasks I had to complete that day:

http://davidseah.com/2006/05/task-order-up-3x5-index-card-edition/

The most important part (don't get lost in all the intricacies) are the little bubbles split into 4's... with 15 minutes, full a row of bubbles = 1 hour! Keep doing that for each task. [Drop a task on top, middle, bottom, and fill in as you complete your focused work-dash.]

Ignore all else during those 15 minutes! Then revel in the work done! :D

I think these hourglasses are awesome.

Bronze Dragon - Black Sand

Colored Dragons - Black Sand

Black Dragons - Red Sand

Celtic Dragons - Red Sand

You and I would work well together because I'm a heavy armor front lines kind of guy!

PS. I love dragons

Bea, go to sleep.

I should probably go to sleep, too, come to think of it . . . ;)

So like you said, get a timer. There are many options.

https://www.amazon.com/MARATHON-TI080006-BK-Digital-Minute-Magnetic/dp/B00GP1H9X4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499481563&sr=8-3&keywords=debate+timer