Group buy for Apogee MQ-200 Par meter. - Page 2

MedRed · 11/10/2010, 11:00 PM

I want in! I need a dang par meter!

Lurking · 11/10/2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyFolds

??? UVA is utilized for photosynthesis.

Not sure where you got your data from, but Apogee's budget PAR meters are close enough for our purposes to the Li-cor $2000 per unit equivalent. As far as calibration is concerned, photons are photons. See this article: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/7/review/

My data comes from my own testing and experiences. While working a show this weekend in Utah I had an opportunity to talk with Kieth the Apogee rep about these things. he acknowledged all of what I listed above. He also said the Stellarnet equipment I use is ideal.

I don't want to argue with you.

Good luck with the group buy.

oscar.millan · 11/11/2010, 12:36 AM

Believe me operation AI is underway. I'm taking her to a nice restaurant on Friday, going shopping Sat. Order for my AI's Monday. LoL. I'll keep you posted brother.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickedfish

Oscar, I will let you borrow mine if this goes through which it looks like it is. Just hustle a bit more to get the thumbs up from the boss for the AI's. Trust me they get mad either way but a bit of wineing and dinning and its all good. Um don't quote me on that..lol

wickedfish · 11/11/2010, 03:43 PM

Make sure its a good no, great bottle of wine. Have a few more pms to day I think were at 13 pretty sures.

eternalreef · 11/11/2010, 06:58 PM

I am interested in the group buy as well

SoCal LowBaller · 11/11/2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lurking

My data comes from my own testing and experiences. While working a show this weekend in Utah I had an opportunity to talk with Kieth the Apogee rep about these things. he acknowledged all of what I listed above. He also said the Stellarnet equipment I use is ideal.

I don't want to argue with you.

Good luck with the group buy.

RandyFolds · 11/11/2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lurking

My data comes from my own testing and experiences. While working a show this weekend in Utah I had an opportunity to talk with Kieth the Apogee rep about these things. he acknowledged all of what I listed above. He also said the Stellarnet equipment I use is ideal.

I don't want to argue with you.

Good luck with the group buy.

I am not trying to be inflammatory. There is such a thing as discussion that isn't an argument.

You are comparing laboratory grade spectroradiometers that cost thousands of dollars to a $300 field meter. Of course they trump it. My point is that without dropping a whole lot of money, apogee is as good as you are going to get.

Reefski's · 11/12/2010, 05:58 AM

i have one and love it. it is the new data logging one. the software is pretty crude but still you can get a lot of good info. i wasn't getting as much light as i thought i was until i got the meter going.

measure the output of those new bulbs and you will know when it is time to replace them.
even if the measurement is a little off it will still be consistent in your situation.

Carl

wickedfish · 11/12/2010, 10:42 AM

Please pm if you are 100% serious, thank you. We are looking good but want to separate the actuals from the just fishing...

redmarble · 11/13/2010, 08:34 PM

Hi. I'm interested in one, too. But, can you run by the details again?

Thank you.

I already had one (the red one) but never had the opportunity to use it so I sold it about 1.5yrs ago.

rw007 · 11/19/2010, 12:29 AM

I'm interested in 1 if this is going to get done.

wickedfish · 11/19/2010, 09:41 AM

Those of you who want one and are SCRK members let's talk at the meet. Those who aren't and want one send me another pm or email. If I don't have the actual 20+ by Sunday evening it's off. I have 32 pms from out of state don't wanna make fedex richer and I'm way to busy 9-5 to deal with shipping.

wickedfish · 11/21/2010, 03:00 PM

It's off, no go! Out of staters overwhelm the locals 4 to 1. I had 16 for sures and 1/2 of them from San Fran area. We gave it a try though!

wickedfish · 11/21/2010, 03:01 PM

Mods please lock it!

SoLiD · 12/16/2010, 11:46 PM

Why did the group buy not happen? I'd for sure like to get in. I've been wanting to buy one for a while now. I have the cash if you guys ever try to do this again.

wickedfish · 12/17/2010, 12:17 AM

It was to be done in person and in cash before I put it on my AMEX. LOt of folks thought I was gonna ship, not real interested in shipping 12-16 par meters, I work 60+ hour weeks. But if someone else wants to get this going I got my $ ready, and we have 9 definites here in SOCAL.

SoLiD · 12/17/2010, 11:33 AM

Yes Sir $$$ ready here as well

SoLiD · 12/20/2010, 02:51 PM

What's all thats needed to get this started up again?

wickedfish · 12/20/2010, 04:33 PM

If you want to put it on your card you have to have 20+ folks plus payment. Like I said if you want to ship, start a new thread I am in for a meter if you do it.

SoLiD · 12/20/2010, 05:03 PM

Well I wouldn't mind doing the shipping, but can you give me the logistics on how to set this up. I'd have to get payment up front of course through paypal or some other method. I'd probably use USPS Flat Rate Priority Shipping with Delivery Confirmation & Insurance to send the units out in a cost effective manner.

Anybody Up for this?

1- SoLiD davidvllrrl@yahoo.com
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LMK where to start this up. I'm switching to LEDS which makes this a Very Important Tool.

SoLiD · 12/20/2010, 05:18 PM

I was thinking about using this as a shipping container. I can buy the remaining packing peanuts to protect the meters while in transit. USPS Flat Rate Priority Shipping Medium Box

SoLiD · 12/24/2010, 05:03 PM

well if no one is gonna chime in then I guess I will buy my own... :-(

wickedfish · 12/24/2010, 05:53 PM

Solid for the 70$ you will save trust me just buy it and be done with it.

I was doing it to be cool and a nice guy and get everyone the discount. For 70$ you will be working super hard for it, and thats if no one flakes, which you know will happen.

2. Esteban

I know MEd red needs one and Denash said he wanted one and Mario wanted one but dude its an uphill battle.

GL I like the commitment though.

11/13/2010, 08:34 PM	#35
redmarble Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal - Whittier Posts: 408	Hi. I'm interested in one, too. But, can you run by the details again? Thank you. I already had one (the red one) but never had the opportunity to use it so I sold it about 1.5yrs ago. __________________ Joey Z. Current Tank Info: 55G Rimless Reef + 80G total Sump

12/20/2010, 05:03 PM	#45
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	Well I wouldn't mind doing the shipping, but can you give me the logistics on how to set this up. I'd have to get payment up front of course through paypal or some other method. I'd probably use USPS Flat Rate Priority Shipping with Delivery Confirmation & Insurance to send the units out in a cost effective manner. Anybody Up for this? 1- SoLiD davidvllrrl@yahoo.com 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 7- 8- 9- 10 - 20 LMK where to start this up. I'm switching to LEDS which makes this a Very Important Tool. Last edited by SoLiD; 12/20/2010 at 05:28 PM.

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MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	I want in! I need a dang par meter!

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wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	Make sure its a good no, great bottle of wine. Have a few more pms to day I think were at 13 pretty sures.

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eternalreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Posts: 192	I am interested in the group buy as well

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Reefski's Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Topanga Posts: 3,016	i have one and love it. it is the new data logging one. the software is pretty crude but still you can get a lot of good info. i wasn't getting as much light as i thought i was until i got the meter going. measure the output of those new bulbs and you will know when it is time to replace them. even if the measurement is a little off it will still be consistent in your situation. Carl

11/12/2010, 10:42 AM	#34
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	Please pm if you are 100% serious, thank you. We are looking good but want to separate the actuals from the just fishing...

11/19/2010, 12:29 AM	#36
rw007 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 2	I'm interested in 1 if this is going to get done.

11/19/2010, 09:41 AM	#37
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	Those of you who want one and are SCRK members let's talk at the meet. Those who aren't and want one send me another pm or email. If I don't have the actual 20+ by Sunday evening it's off. I have 32 pms from out of state don't wanna make fedex richer and I'm way to busy 9-5 to deal with shipping.

11/21/2010, 03:00 PM	#38
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	It's off, no go! Out of staters overwhelm the locals 4 to 1. I had 16 for sures and 1/2 of them from San Fran area. We gave it a try though!

11/21/2010, 03:01 PM	#39
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	Mods please lock it!

12/16/2010, 11:46 PM	#40
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	Why did the group buy not happen? I'd for sure like to get in. I've been wanting to buy one for a while now. I have the cash if you guys ever try to do this again.

12/17/2010, 12:17 AM	#41
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	It was to be done in person and in cash before I put it on my AMEX. LOt of folks thought I was gonna ship, not real interested in shipping 12-16 par meters, I work 60+ hour weeks. But if someone else wants to get this going I got my $ ready, and we have 9 definites here in SOCAL.

12/17/2010, 11:33 AM	#42
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	Yes Sir $$$ ready here as well

12/20/2010, 02:51 PM	#43
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	What's all thats needed to get this started up again?

12/20/2010, 04:33 PM	#44
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	If you want to put it on your card you have to have 20+ folks plus payment. Like I said if you want to ship, start a new thread I am in for a meter if you do it.

12/20/2010, 05:18 PM	#46
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	I was thinking about using this as a shipping container. I can buy the remaining packing peanuts to protect the meters while in transit. USPS Flat Rate Priority Shipping Medium Box

12/24/2010, 05:03 PM	#47
SoLiD -=Snake=- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 999	well if no one is gonna chime in then I guess I will buy my own... :-(

12/24/2010, 05:53 PM	#48
wickedfish Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southbay Posts: 2,167	Solid for the 70$ you will save trust me just buy it and be done with it. I was doing it to be cool and a nice guy and get everyone the discount. For 70$ you will be working super hard for it, and thats if no one flakes, which you know will happen. 2. Esteban I know MEd red needs one and Denash said he wanted one and Mario wanted one but dude its an uphill battle. GL I like the commitment though.