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diy par meter

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by F.D. Reefer, Nov 24, 2015.

  1. Nov 24, 2015 #1
    F.D. Reefer Fort dodge

    F.D. Reefer Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I'm always on the lookout for DIY stuff & about a year ago I put this together and it worx great.
    First the par sensor $155. Be sure to order the sensor that is used for electric lights. SQ-120
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    Then mounted it to some pvc I had Layin around.
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    Then hook up to simple multi tester
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    Then follow instructions on apogee website
    Basically multiply readings by 5 and u have your par!
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    Very simple and accurate par meter[​IMG][​IMG]
     
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  2. Nov 24, 2015 #2
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    I seen one somewhere where they had it mounted to live rock. It was pretty nifty. And looked cool.
     
  3. Nov 24, 2015 #3
    Armydog

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    Very nice man! This should be a resource :)
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    @B_Braz@B_Braz this is Facebook worthy
     
  4. Nov 24, 2015 #4
    B_Braz

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    RGR need a day 2 get things cleaned up then will post!
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    would be great for our YouTube Channel as well if we can get this recorded. Step by Step style.
     
  5. Nov 24, 2015 #5
    F.D. Reefer Fort dodge

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    If u zoom in on pvc I marked 5 inch /10inch so I knew were I am measuring par.
    5 inch below surface of water
    10 inch below.... U get the jist.
    Not scientific but helps.
     
  6. Nov 24, 2015 #6
    Waterrat41 Des moines

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    :joyful:Cool! I think you may have just found a par meter I would buy. Be interesting to put it up against a store bought rig and compare.
     
  7. Nov 24, 2015 #7
    F.D. Reefer Fort dodge

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    Ya I live in fort dodge so not really able to use clubs par meter.
    Apogee is pretty much the standard in par meters, so I'd think it should be close
     

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