CadLights 39G Signature

Oscar · #1 02-24-2008, 02:36 PM

On Feb 4th I put in my order for a CadLights 39G Signature series plus cabinet. This is an all-in-one made in Brooklyn NY.

Since I have reaped a lot of benefits from others posting their tank builds and journals I will reciprocate in my own way by tracking my build here.

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On Feb 20th the two packages were picked up by UPS. I have been provided with two tracking numbers. Both tracking numbers show the packages being picked up on Feb 20th. One package shows it leaving the UPS depot in New Jersey on Feb 22. It also shows that the final destination is Summerland. The 2nd package does not show leaving New Jersey or the ultimate destination.

Those of you experienced with UPS tracking - Is the web tracking reliable and meaningful? Or should I just await the phone call when it comes across the border?

mseepman · #2 02-24-2008, 11:34 PM

For now Oscar, I would probably wait it out as there is little that you can do until they arrive differently than when they were shipped (ie: 1 box instead of 2) UPS won't help you without initial delivery occuring.

Oscar · #3 03-02-2008, 12:10 AM

Well the stand arrived on Thursday by UPS that is 7 days from Brooklyn. Using UPS website their anticipated delivery time is 8 days. Unfortunately it turns out their website tracking is not reliable, it still shows the stand as being in Brooklyn.

Unfortunately there was some damage in shipment. But Eddie at CadLights is in the process of finding me replacement parts.

UPS attempted to deliver the tank on Friday but I was not here to pay the brokerage and tax bill. Hopefully I will be able to pick it up from their depot some time next week. Their web tracking of the tank was very good. The tracking system showed all of the stops that it made over the last week.

mseepman · #4 03-09-2008, 01:03 AM

Oscar, what's the latest news? You must have got your tank by now.

Oscar · #5 03-09-2008, 01:13 AM

I picked up the tank on Wednesday morning from the local UPS delivery guy.

Today I set up the tank on my work bench and tested all of the components. I discovered that the skimmer has a broken piece that results in no skimming. The nipple that draws air into the skimmer pump was broken off. Otherwise everything else seems ok, no water leaks. I will let it run for a few days.

So now I am awaiting replacement parts for the aquarium stand and the skimmer.

But I am still very happy with my selection. It's right purtty.

I will just have to wait a few weeks more until I actually can add water and salt and get things moving forward.

mseepman · #6 03-09-2008, 07:28 AM

Good to hear...I thought I might have influenced you a little in the CADLIGHTS direction and I didn't want to hear that it was a nightmare.

Next time I'm in Summerland, we'll have to connect so I can see this beauty.

Remember, you should be documenting this on camera so you can do a build thread.