Taylor Mechanical Long Ring Timer, Black, 34 Inch
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About Taylor Mechanical Long Ring Timer, Black, 34 Inch
Overall Feedback:
76% positive
77% were impressed with the accuracy, but 23% weren't
The timer's accuracy is so bad that it's not worth using. I wonder why I didn't just count to 5 minutes in my head.
I have noticed that the gears wear against the front half of the body shell, causing inaccuracy and slowing down over time.
The timer is reasonably accurate, but it's useless if I can't hear the alarm.
About 15% of the time, the timer stops ticking/working even though I followed the instructions. This indicates that the timer's accuracy is not up to the mark.
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69% appreciated the long battery life, though 31% didn't
The timer is mechanical and can be manually wound to the desired time, without requiring any batteries.
After 4 months of purchase, the timer stopped working.
The timer failed to ring about 1 in 6 times and finally stopped working at all. This indicates that its battery life is not reliable.
Never force the dial past the 60-second mark as it will break the mechanism.
64% liked the customization options, but 36% found them limited
The timer requires winding all the way past the 55 min mark and then turning it back to the desired time before it will work correctly.
When I set the timer for five or ten minutes, the sound becomes muffled.
I suggest avoiding timers that tick and instead recommend using a timer that visually shows the passage of time.
65% liked the clear display, but 35% found it hard
To get the desired length, wind the ring to 55 minutes and then set the time.
76% praised the durability, while 24% found it fragile
I am buying a third one because I don't want to carry the kitchen one with me, which shows that I found the product durable enough to buy another one.
I have doubts about the timer's ability to withstand a fall from the counter, but it seems durable otherwise.
One of our timers broke from light use within a day of purchasing it.
I suspect that I received a used or defective unit, indicating poor durability of the timer.
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76% found it easy to use, while 24% had difficulties
I found the timer easy to use and read, and it accurately counts down the time.
I love the timer because it is easy to read, loud enough, lightweight, and small enough to sit unobtrusively anywhere in the kitchen.
I use the timer on the glass door for easy settings.
I suggest winding the timer past 55 and then back to the desired minutes to reset it to ring when the time is up.
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68% liked the portability
I love that this timer is lightweight, small enough to sit unobtrusively, and portable.
77% appreciated the loud alarm, but 23% faced issues
The quality of the timer is very poor and its accuracy is so bad that it's not worth using. It's better to count manually instead of using the timer.
After a few seconds, the timer stops advancing.
