My new toy

[Gresham]

I recently picked up an Apogee Quantum meter (QMSW-SS) from www.apogeeinstruments.com . *It basicly measures PAR in either natural sunlight or electonic lighting. *It comes with a 6' water proof sensor so you can measure PAR levels @ each coral. *If you live close to me, I'll swing by and log you levels for you. *I plan on hitting all the LFS in my area soon to log their levels. *I'll post all my findings on our local club sight as so all members can utilize it.

I'll post a few pics with levels later this week.

cool

[Jason McKenzie]

Could you swing by my place I just replaced my bulbs and I want to study the PAR values over time.

Very Cool Toy. That is something I would love to play with. Currently I use a photography Light meter to compare Light levels but unfortunately it is only reading overall intensity so I don't really know anything but it's fun to log.

J

[Matt Rogers]

Hmm.. another thing I didn't know I needed! Thanks a lot G! Are they expensive?

[Gresham]

like $340 to your door, 2 day delivery. You only need to use it every so often, so it's not really something every hobbyist should go buy. I think clubs should get together and get them as a group though.


All the local use is for fun, I bought if for a commercial use. I'm currenty making an underwater housing with a friend of mine for it as we speak. That should give a wee bit of a clue as to its intended use

[Matt Rogers]

Underwater housing? hmmm....... no clue!

[Gresham]

Hey my avatar disappearred, whats the deal?

I know its a hard one Matt, so I'll give you another clue:

I'm going to use it in tropical waters from 0 to 100 feet in depth

[Jason McKenzie]

Hey Gresham, Do you need an assistant?

J

[Gresham]

Currently no, but I will keep you in mind Jason. How do you do in the tropics, ie hot weather?

[Jason McKenzie]

I could get used to it.
especially now that the snow is flying.
I guess I wouldn't need a drysuit like up here

J