What is the reason for using a timer? I have noticed that most of the people's setup use timers. I can't think of a reason I would need a timer for a single vessel system.
What kind of timer? Just a countdown clock will tell you how much time is left and give an alarm when done.
A program timer can list steps and ingredients etc.
I use the one in Beersmith. It has a mash timer and a boil timer. For the boil timer it gives time left and time to the next step. It also lists all that is included in that step. Like: 15 min. 1oz Saaz, .5 oz Columbus, 1 tsp Irish Moss.
I have also added my wort chiller as a misc. item so it will appear in the timer to remind me to boil it for the last 15 minutes.
I believe that they are just used as timers for mash and boiling. They can connect to the alarm, and look just like the PID's, so the control panel has a uniform look.
What is the point of the timer?
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