Floradude Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 I dropped my small battery operated timer on the floor. Anyone know where I can buy one? I asked, and looked in Walmart yesterday. No luck. Gracias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Amazon.com.mx : kitchen timer mechanical Or you could try SuperLake... on the wall to your right as you enter... or maybe even the dollar store on the Ajijic plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 My wind-up timer died, and search everywhere left me denied. I think you'll have to go to Amazon or MercadoLibre...... which I did, but decided cost to ship such a stupid thing was ridiculous. I gave up and bought another windup (different style) and so far it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyBee Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Am surprised that you can not get an apps on your smart phone (this from a person that has no understanding of smart phones. 😊) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 I have a timer on my computer. Lots of free downloads if you search google. Since the computer is usually the reason that things get (ahem) overdone, the fact that I'm parked in front of it when the timer goes off helps immensely. edited to add: Cook Timer - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, HoneyBee said: Am surprised that you can not get an apps on your smart phone (this from a person that has no understanding of smart phones. 😊) that assumes one wants their phone turned on and glued to them at least 16/7 NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Natasha said: that assumes one wants their phone turned on and glued to them at least 16/7 NOT! Why would anyone need to use a kitchen timer 16 hours a day? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 I bought mine at Dollar store on Ajijic Plaza, I use it when I am cooking, I use my phone for everything else... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, mudgirl said: Why would anyone need to use a kitchen timer 16 hours a day? I meant if you always wanted the phone to be your timer, then you'd need to keep the phone on all the time so you could whip it out and use it as such. Mine phone is for whatsapp and email after desktop is turned off, and very little more. So shoot me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Have a toaster/oven with a timer: turn to the off position and set the timer to desired time...very accurate and sounds a bell when done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 There are many things that one cannot bake or cook in a toaster oven. Like a 20 pound turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Natasha said: I meant if you always wanted the phone to be your timer, then you'd need to keep the phone on all the time so you could whip it out and use it as such. Mine phone is for whatsapp and email after desktop is turned off, and very little more. So shoot me! I was just razzin' you, Natasha. But I don't understand this new reasoning either. Unless someone is baking or cooking all day long, which no one does unless they are running a commercial food business, there is no reason why they would need to keep the phone in the kitchen all the time or keep it turned on. You would just turn it on when you needed it, just as you only turn yours on when you want to use whatsapp. And it takes one second to turn a phone on or off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, mudgirl said: There are many things that one cannot bake or cook in a toaster oven. Like a 20 pound turkey. Please read the post...I said to turn the oven off and just use the timer...that is what the OP is looking for!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, gringohombre said: Please read the post...I said to turn the oven off and just use the timer...that is what the OP is looking for!!! Yes, I misread. However, not everyone has nor needs a toaster oven and no one would go buy one just to use the timer. But I suppose if someone already has one and it hasn't occurred to them they could simply use the timer, your advice would be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, mudgirl said: Yes, I misread. However, not everyone has nor needs a toaster oven and no one would go buy one just to use the timer. But I suppose if someone already has one and it hasn't occurred to them they could simply use the timer, your advice would be useful. Thank you!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Thanks. The dollar store is a good suggestion. I will also look in Superlake. My old microwave had a timer but the new one I bought at Costco a few months back does not. I use a timer in my kitchen all time, and not just for cooking. For example, if I turn a sprinkler on on the lawn I will use the timer to help me not forget when to turn it off. Suggestion of my smartphone, not such a good suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, Floradude said: if I turn a sprinkler on on the lawn I will use the timer to help me not forget when to turn it off Yes, I like a timer for that, too. I once went out for hours and forgot the sprinkler was on, coming home to an empty tinako. I bought a timer at Home Depot you attach to the outside faucet, and attach the hose to that. There are expensive versions, which you can set to turn on and off at specific times of day, or inexpensive ones you reset each time to only the length of time you want it to stay on. I prefer the hose timer to just an all-purpose timer, as you can set it and leave the house and the sprinkler will turn off on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolphsj Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Don’t know for sure, but after 12 yrs living here, my immediate thought was dollar store on Ajijic plaza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Great store..... IF you hit the right day for what you want. I wasn't lucky for 2 items (YES to the 3rd) on Tuesday but they assured me (the usual) "maybe next week". Got their number and will call to check before trying to park anyplace close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 One of my first years in Mexico I asked at every paint store and hardware store in town for steel wool and no one had any idea what I was talking about. Weeks later, found some, quite by accident, as I'd gone in for something else, in a dollar store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whipstock Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, mudgirl said: Yes, I like a timer for that, too. I once went out for hours and forgot the sprinkler was on, coming home to an empty tinako. I bought a timer at Home Depot you attach to the outside faucet, and attach the hose to that. There are expensive versions, which you can set to turn on and off at specific times of day, or inexpensive ones you reset each time to only the length of time you want it to stay on. I prefer the hose timer to just an all-purpose timer, as you can set it and leave the house and the sprinkler will turn off on its own. Yes! Another bonus of a water timer does not work on electricity. If the power goes out, it still stops before draining the tinako. Edited May 13, 2022 by Whipstock Clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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