This novelty timer has a 1 minute glass sand timer suspended inside a larger glass column filled with liquid. When you flip the timer over, the timer itself gurgles to the top inside the column while the sand falls to the bottom. Although it is not a very accurate timer in terms of keeping time to the 60 second mark, it is very pretty and should be considered more of a decoration or novelty item. Available in 3 sizes / timer lengths (6" = 1 minute, 8" = 2 minute, 10" = 3 minute). PLEASE NOTE: This item contains an air bubble that when flipped will cause the timer to immediately float to the top before the time has expired. The sand timer does NOT take 1 minute to rise within the column, the 1 minute is regarding how long it take the sand inside to the timer to complete falling. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Your floating glass sand timer is filled with a common mineral-based, ozone friendly solvent (paraffin oil) to prevent bacterial growth. In case of breakage, keep away from any ignition sources as it is highly flammable. Ventilate area immediately and absorb the liquid with disposable towels. Wash hands with soap and water. Potential eye irritant! In case of ingestion contact your local poison control center immediately. Be sure to use care when cleaning to avoid injury. This item requires no special disposal procedures and is made entirely of Earth friendly materials!
T**I
Does not work as intended
I didn't notice it at first, now it's too late to return it, but when you turn it over the hourglass is supposed sink down slowly once the sands run out. but it just floats, which is not how these are supposed to work.
W**R
it just looks like one. As others have mentioned
Doesn't work properly -- it's not a newton hourglass, it just looks like one. As others have mentioned, there's a large air bubble in the tube. This pushes the hourglass up to the top as soon as you flip the tube over.
B**R
timer doesn't sink
the sand timer should sink to the bottom as the time runs out. it does not. That's what makes it a newton timer instead of a floating timer.
S**I
Cannot see the timer...
you cannot see the time running out unless you inspect it closely or hold something of color behind it. I found it very disappointing and feel I wasted my money.
R**Z
Don’t waste money
Air bubbles ruin the effect.Doesn’t work. Don’t waste money
T**R
Very satisfied
Great experience. It arrived very quick. I bought 2 but 1 was broken. Was replaced within days and I'm completely satisfied. Product was exactly what i was looking for.
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