Chipping in for a PAR meter

[fkshiu]

Anyone in metro Vancouver interested in chipping in to share an Apogee PAR meter? The price is a little bit steep for one person, but shared between several people it would be quite reasonable. TomR and I were discussing this today and concluded that if the PAR meter could save you from tossing out your bulbs prematurely, it could quickly pay for itself.

I know there was recently a big group buy, but that has past unfortunately. I think we'd only need a small handful of people to make this worth our while. Here's the PAR meter:
http://www.apogee-inst.com/quantummeter_options.htm

And here it is in action:
http://www.melevsreef.com/par_readings.html

Anyone interested?

[Marlin65]

I will go in on this.

[Chin_Lee]

which model you looking at?

[Tom R]

I am in. I believe that we toss out perfectly good bulbs. I believe that some bulbs from the same Mfg can out perform each other. My thoughts are to take readings at different levels witin my tank approx a month after installation (burn in) and then after 12 months and then monthly until a decision is made to change out.

Tom R

[fkshiu]

Originally Posted by Chin_Lee

which model you looking at?

I believe it would be the QMSS-E ($US249).

[Chin_Lee]

I'm in. I also think this should be something that can be supported in part by our local Reef Network. I'll make the appropriate inquiries with the organizers.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I can probably chip in as well, although I'll have to take it out of my Boxing Day fund.

[fkshiu]

Update: the PAR meter was shipped . . . BUT to the wrong address! They sent it to Missouri somehow instead of Washington State. Trying to work it out now.

[fkshiu]

Further update: it's stuck in Portland because of "Adverse Weather Conditions". I hope I can look back on this is laugh one day.

[i have crabs]

be prepared for a $50 brokerage charge when it does get their like i got