illcssd Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Does anyone have a par meter that works underwater that we can borrow at the shop? I want to check some lights out and see how they are working and such and i can't seem to find one. It would only be for one or two days. I need to check my bulbs at home too, I will pick it up if possible and drop it back off. Frags can be added for incentive lol. Once i use it i think you guys will be interested if the results turn out as good as i think they will. thanks austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I would think that maybe this would be a nice item for the club to buy. Keep it like the club library. I would be willing to put up like $10-20, if we could get 20 people to pitch in.( not sure how much they are). I think that this is something that most of the club members could use and if we decied to do any future club related reef research this might come in handy. Just an Idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Yeah buying one has been discussed before. With more and more interest we just might. I'll call my LFS and see what we can get one for. Does anyone recommend a certain one? Ive never really dealt with a light meter before. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 The Quantum Meters seem to be the ones that are recommend on RC. LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I'm sure you read this but here is the link for ideas. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-10/bp/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 This would be a great thing for the club. I'd love to see how my light measures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 We aren't much help are we Austin. There is always alot of talk about what is this club about and who are we going to donate to, and who we are helping teach the hobby to.I think purchasing something like par/lux meter help's every member who wants to use it conserve and propagate corals better.I think with newer member's or setup of a new tank this tool would really help determine the best light's, the best area to place something , and so on. Something that this club is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I got dibs on first person to get to use! LOL! I would charge a small check out fee for use. $5 per week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I agree with the fee . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Yah for sure, i'd pay it. I want to see how much brighter than the sun my T5s are (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 We actually bought one from Sunlight Supply, but unfortunately had to return it because it wasn't water proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyman1957 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 We at Albanys Amazing Aquarium normally have a few to loan out. Used to have a dozen, but like the book library, they diminished somehow. They also took some of our better customers in the process. I try and always have a couple for those contemplating addittional lighting. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Roger, at what kind of price do you think we could buy one for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 What about this new product Guys/Gals? Waterproof sensor and looks simple enough... I may have to get one. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=14821&inm=1&N=2004+113356+2035 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 What about this new product Guys/Gals? Waterproof sensor and looks simple enough... I may have to get one. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=14821&inm=1&N=2004+113356+2035 Nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R2R2 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I'mnot sure about the difference between "Lux meter" and Quantum meter. PFO has Quantum meters for $250 wholesale, that's where I got mine. (I wonder where Roger from Albany bought the dozen he had as loaners?) R2R2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Well all I can say is we need a PAR meter not a LUX, Lux is less of the light that a coral uses PART is much better in relation, but someone may label on as the other just get get the sale, I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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