Looking to buy 30sec hourglass/sand timer

[FussyFarmer Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close FussyFarmer]

Hi all,

We have just purchased a Rancilio Silvia and am looking to buy a 30sec sand timer to time my shots. Does anyone know where I can buy one from? I am in SA.

Thanks,
FF.

[GreenBeanGenii Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GreenBeanGenii]

Welcome to CS!!!!

Just to throw some info your way.

Look on ebay for digital timers. There are quite a few around from sellers in OZ with free postages and could be purchased for under $10.00

Sand timers I have seen are in teachers sets and are about $20 excluding postage.

[Erimus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Erimus]

Just glance at the second hand on your kitchen clock. Simples.

[GreenBeanGenii Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GreenBeanGenii]

Just glance at the second hand on your kitchen clock. Simples.

Not all kitchens have clocks....

[JojoS Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JojoS]

What a cute idea to use sand timers! Might not come handy when diagnosing your shot like how long before the first drip and stuff like that.

[Coffeedreamer Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Coffeedreamer]

Hi
I just used the timer on my phone...just need to have it nearby...

[MrFreddofrog Guest Find all posts View Profile Close MrFreddofrog]

You'll want more than 30s as sometimes you'll want to let it overrun intentionally while waiting for it to blonde.

i used to use my phone until I bought a bes920 which has a built in timer

edit: actually now I just try and stop the shot just before it blondes. The timer just tells me if I'm within ball park.

[FussyFarmer Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close FussyFarmer]

Thanks everyone. I found a place in Adelaide that has them for $2.99, just my price(!). I'm only using it as a guide until I am more confident.

[b430m Member Find all posts View Profile Close b430m]

Thanks everyone. I found a place in Adelaide that has them for $2.99, just my price(!). I'm only using it as a guide until I am more confident.

Care to tell us where in Adelaide you found them?