Chipping in for a PAR meter

[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]

Response has been good. We may already have enough people to make this purchase viable. Here's a good review of the Apogee by Dana Riddle:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/7/review

It appears to compare quite well to an $1,100 unit!

[Veng68]

I'll go in .......even though I don't have a tank. Would be handy to have around when I did get one.

Also we could rent it out for $5 a session to check out non-owner tanks to further reduce costs. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Vic

[fkshiu]

Anybody else? I'm looking in your direction Mr. McKenzie

[skylord]

Im in...but I would like to see it be a club purchase so we would have some kind of reasonable control.

Scott

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

Anybody else? I'm looking in your direction Mr. McKenzie

HAHA, I'd be interested in being a part of the purchase if the price is right. And yes Tom is correct. the reef Network has very little money. Administration of a group purchase is key and I personally have my plate full with helping here and at 3Reef, organizing Reef network events and oh ya my job. Not to mention I live in the boonies for most.

But yes I'd chip in

J

[fkshiu]

So far we have eight people:

fkshiu
TomR
Chin_Lee
Marlin65
Veng68
Seahorse_Fanatic
skylord
Jason_McK

That's around $40/person as it stands. I guess I'll do the organizing and would actually pay for the thing to begin with since I started this. I agree that it should be available to anyone who paid for it and that it can be rented out for a small fee to others. Having the Reef Network administer its use (and safe storage) is a good idea too.

I'll leave this open for another few days and then do a survey for solid commitments (a.k.a. $).

[PhillyzPhish]

I am interested in chipping in with you guys