Digital Track Clock

zico10

I'm interested in puchasing one of these for the primary school I work in. Anybody know where I could source one?
Quality is obviously important, but at the same time, the cheaper the better.

average_runner

After a quick google, looks like it will cost you at least 1200 euro for basic model!!

Timmaay

Picked up a cheap enough double sided one 2years ago directly from a Chinese supplier, cost something around 500euros, but there was import duty also. (can't remember did the 500 include that or not). It's done the job but I did have to open it up shortly after getting it as I could hear screws rattling around inside it ha! Just after ordered a new once, which will come in at closer to 1000 euros when I factor in import duty and all that.

meathcountysec

Timing Ireland would be one supplier.

Where do you intend using it? If not outdoors, you can create the same effect with a pc, wide screen tv and digital clock software...

zico10

Timmaay wrote: »

Picked up a cheap enough double sided one 2years ago directly from a Chinese supplier, cost something around 500euros, but there was import duty also. (can't remember did the 500 include that or not). It's done the job but I did have to open it up shortly after getting it as I could hear screws rattling around inside it ha! Just after ordered a new once, which will come in at closer to 1000 euros when I factor in import duty and all that.

€500 sounds like a bargain compared to the prices I've seen so far. Screws rattling around internally shortly after first use, doesn't tempt me though.

meathcountysec wrote: »

Timing Ireland would be one supplier.

Where do you intend using it? If not outdoors, you can create the same effect with a pc, wide screen tv and digital clock software...

I would be planning to use it outside, so using a PC is not an option.

If I can convince the right people, I'm sure the school would find the required money. Unfortunately, like a lot of Irish schools, funding isn't sufficient to meet everybody's wishes. I'm not sure everybody will see the same value in a track clock that I do. I'm determined to push hard for it though and I'd like to know the best deal I could get, before I go the B.O.M. seeking the money.

cunavalos

I doubt this is double sided and might be on the small side and doesnt do hundredths of seconds but could it work


Plenty of other types available here
http://dc-digital.com/store/sports.html

zico10

cunavalos wrote: »

I doubt this is double sided and might be on the small side and doesnt do hundredths of seconds but could it work

We're not looking to break any world records. Hundredths of a second aren't going to matter for what I want the clock. I might be nearly better off without them.

Thanks for the link. Have you bought products from them before?

cunavalos

Sorry,didn't buy from them but had been in contact with them regarding a custom scoreboard/timer for another sport

UM1

Www.raceresult.ie one there for circa 600 wuid

zico10

UM1 wrote: »

Www.raceresult.ie one there for circa 600 wuid

Can you link the page where you saw that on the site? I had a look and I wasn't able to find it.

Edit; Nevermind, I was using my phone earlier on and it was harder navigate the site. I had a look again when I got home and found it.