New LEDs, Need some PAR readings

JustinFromAL · Sep 5, 2013

Anybody have a PAR meter and willing to help out a fellow refer? I'm willing to pay rental/gas fee as necessary.

-Justin

JustinFromAL · Sep 16, 2013

I never found anyone locally so I'm going to "rent" a PAR meter. Basically I found a website that will sell you one, then refund you back when you return it, less $20 per week you keep it.

I should get it in the next couple weeks so if anyone needs readings and is available in the 3-4 days that I have it (or wants to pay for a second weeks rental) then I'm glad to share. I'll post up when it comes in.

JustinFromAL · Oct 2, 2013

PAR Meter should be here Friday! So if anybody needs some readings over the weekend or afternoons next week let me know. I'll probably keep it for a week and send it back next Friday.

twelvefive · Oct 2, 2013

I'm interested, keep me posted, please.

Chameleon · Oct 2, 2013

I wouldn't mind getting some reading on my frag tank diy led build.

JustinFromAL · Oct 4, 2013

Got the PAR meter in, works like a champ! FYI, my LEDS put out almost 1700 PAR at the water level at 100%.

I can do some readings Sunday morning (Saints play at noon) or anytime next week after 4pm if anybody needs them!

JustinFromAL · Oct 5, 2013

Oh yeah...look at all that sexy, sexy, data.

twelvefive · Oct 6, 2013

PM me your info so I can get with you one day next week, please.

Chameleon · Oct 11, 2013

thanks for stopping by Justin. Now I just need to find my optics...lol. Call me up when you need some starter frags.

JustinFromAL · Oct 11, 2013

Word! Glad to help out. Sweet looking setup!

twelvefive · Oct 11, 2013

JustinFromAL said:
Word! Glad to help out. Sweet looking setup!

Many thanks for showing me how terrible my lights are!

twelvefive · Oct 11, 2013

Captive Sun Deluxe Hood Lighting System

Does anyone know if the 4ft version of this would be enough for my system?

twelvefive · Oct 11, 2013

Double post.

JustinFromAL · Oct 12, 2013

Man, I wish I knew enough about T5's to give you a decent answer. I would probably start a new thread in one of the main forums and see what people think. I know most T5 bulbs will have PAR information on their website, so you might want to give those a look.

twelvefive · Oct 12, 2013

JustinFromAL said:
Man, I wish I knew enough about T5's to give you a decent answer. I would probably start a new thread in one of the main forums and see what people think. I know most T5 bulbs will have PAR information on their website, so you might want to give those a look.

I started one but haven't gotten many responses. It's a Coralife dusk t5ho setup, but they don't have any par ratings on their site. I was looking at hoppy's chart, and if it's correct, it would add 90 par at sand bed... that doesn't seem right for just two bulbs, but Idk.

JustinFromAL · Oct 12, 2013

I could see 90 being a possibility, but it's really dependent on the reflectors. If that's true it would be almost exactly what you need. You'd probably be a little dark at the corners though.

twelvefive · Oct 12, 2013

JustinFromAL said:
I could see 90 being a possibility, but it's really dependent on the reflectors. If that's true it would be almost exactly what you need. You'd probably be a little dark at the corners though.

With an extra 90, that would put me around 115-125 on the sandbed including the LED's. Just have to figure out if it's possible to attach the unit to the canopy.