Online timer for 160 seconds
On the second rinse, keep fresh water moving over the wetsuit for 160 seconds while you squeeze the cuffs, collar and zip area again. This extra pass helps shift salt and fine sand left after an ocean swim, especially when the first rinse water turned cloudy. Let the suit hang loosely while the countdown runs rather than leaving it crumpled beside the outdoor tap.
With wet hands occupied by neoprene, the timer tab may slip into the background while you check another screen or lock the phone. The countdown should still reflect elapsed time when you return, though a device may quiet its alert if the browser lacks permission or the phone is muted. Keeping the screen nearby also avoids dripping across the deck to check it.
During a second pass, noise from running water, wind around the house or gear being packed can cover a soft finish tone. Set the phone above splash level and close enough to hear without placing it on damp ground. If the alert is easy to miss, watch for the remaining time during the final squeeze, then shut off the tap when the display reaches zero.
Common questions
When might this second wetsuit rinse need longer than the set interval?
A suit carrying visible sand after a surf or harbour swim may need another short pass, particularly around the zip and ankle openings. Clear runoff and fabric that no longer feels gritty are more useful guides than extending the rinse automatically.
What if the wetsuit seems rinsed before the countdown finishes?
Use the remaining time on the cuffs, collar and folds where salt water can linger. If the runoff is already clear and those areas have been checked, stopping early avoids leaving the tap running unnecessarily.
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