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Old 03-14-2010, 07:44 PM   #1
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Default Is anyone using a "Countdown Timer"?

I'm in the middle to late stages of building an electric brewstand that uses 10 gallon coolers (like The Pol's) and I really want to include a "timer" or "alarm clock" to tell me when a step-mash stage is finished and to get on with the next. The device needs to be panel mounted, run on 110 volts, trigger a LOUD alarm, and be no more than 3" deep. Auber has a $35 "super-timer" which will do all sorts of things, but I'd like something simpler and cheaper if possible. Lots of great timers on ebay - but they're either too long (Red Lion) or too much money. "Kitchen" timers all include a very weak alarm, (like a wrist watch), which won't get my attention in the shop. Ideas, please?
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Old 03-14-2010, 08:11 PM   #2
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I brew inside.... timer at my stove/ofen is as loud as a smokedetector.
for outside: simply set a timer on your cell/i-phone? works like a charme
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Old 03-14-2010, 09:18 PM   #3
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Wish I could hear my cell - too many .357 maggies as a child...........
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Old 03-14-2010, 09:26 PM   #4
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brewing is a tough business in your area, huh ? ;-)

thought a timer w large display might help as well... quick search on google:

http://www.sourcingmap.com/electronic-countdown-count-lcd-digital-kitchen-timer-p-31739.html

http://www.sourcingmap.com/home-kitchen-cooking-chef-large-lcd-digital-timer-alarm-countdownup-p-23038.html
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Old 03-15-2010, 12:07 AM   #5
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Do you have a computer handy where you brew? If so, this program is awesome!

http://www.hoppedale.com/brewerytimer
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Old 03-15-2010, 12:16 AM   #6
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Well, I have a laptop available, but I really don't want to have to mess with it out on the shop porch. Looks like I'll end up buying the Auber timer and a Radio Shack buzzer.
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Old 03-15-2010, 01:05 AM   #7
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Oh Hell. I must have entered a snipe on this last night. Anyway - it's mine now. Don't have any idea how to find space for it. What a dolt!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380213847618&ssPageNam e=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123
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