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11-26-2008, 04:35 AM
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Chipping in for a PAR meter
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? Last edited by fkshiu; 11-26-2008 at 04:00 PM. 
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11-26-2008, 05:55 AM
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I will go in on this.
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150 Gal system 3'x3' 400W M/H, Bekett skimmer, Dart return,1/4 HP Chiller 180 Gal Drop tank, LED lights, Bubble master 250 skimmer,Hammerhead on a closed loop, Speed wave return.
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11-26-2008, 03:56 PM
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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
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11-26-2008, 04:39 PM
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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.
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11-26-2008, 05:33 PM
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I can probably chip in as well, although I'll have to take it out of my Boxing Day fund.
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If you see it, can take care of it, better get it or put it on hold. Otherwise, it'll be gone & you'll regret it!
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#8
11-26-2008, 06:27 PM
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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! Last edited by fkshiu; 11-26-2008 at 06:29 PM.
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11-26-2008, 11:08 PM
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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
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