PAR Meter rental or borrow

[ASWoodsy]

I just downloaded the Photone app so I don’t have to buy an expensive par meter, only to use it a couple times in a month, but I don’t completely trust the results. I was wondering if there is anybody in south jersey, or around south jersey, that is willing to lend me their par meter, or sell to me (I am on a budget, so I wouldn’t be able to spend that much). Also, what are good places to rent Pat meters in south jersey or online? My LFS doesn’t sell or rent them, and BRS is too expensive for me just to rent.

 

[T-J]

Have you checked with your local clubs? I did a quick search and found this:

NJ Reef Club

www.njreefers.org

 

[Lavey29]

I recently compared the app to the par meter and it was decent in comparison. I don't put my phone underwater though just at the water surface.

 

[TokenReefer]

I'm in the same boat my friend. Would love to rent one locally. The phone app works?! Following this thread...

 

[Bucs20fan]

I was looking at a previous thread on this app, and it appears that the iphone app can get you pretty close +/- 20-30par.
Which is more than enough for most of us.

 

[piranhaman00]

Amazon prime has free rentals

 

[jimfish98]

The app is called Photone and you have to buy the Blue/White LED spectrum for $5.99 I believe. For the most part I have seen the measurement as 7-10% under actual PAR per reviews when someone has put it to use against a PAR meter. Given the cost of rental at a shop, or the buy and return at BRS with the $80 restock fee....I opted to use the app to find PAR in my new set up. Once you own it, its a lifetime use so you can use it on your tank, help a friend with theirs, etc without reoccurring rental costs.

 

[ASWoodsy]

Amazon prime has free rentals

I don’t understand, how do they have free rentals?

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

I’m a member of NJRC and there is a member I know of I’m north Jersey that was willing to let members access his apogee 510. I haven’t gotten around to it yet but I should have. Was a while ago . it was a generous offer tbh. Quality members.

 

[ASWoodsy]

I’m a member of NJRC and there is a member I know of I’m north Jersey that was willing to let members access his apogee 510. I haven’t gotten around to it yet but I should have. Was a while ago . it was a generous offer tbh. Quality members.

I would rent one to people for $10 if I had the money to buy one.

 

[legionofdoon]

The app is called Photone and you have to buy the Blue/White LED spectrum for $5.99 I believe. For the most part I have seen the measurement as 7-10% under actual PAR per reviews when someone has put it to use against a PAR meter. Given the cost of rental at a shop, or the buy and return at BRS with the $80 restock fee....I opted to use the app to find PAR in my new set up. Once you own it, its a lifetime use so you can use it on your tank, help a friend with theirs, etc without reoccurring rental costs.

The app apparently has to be calibrated to each phone model. They have a lot of phones calibrated automatically but unfortunately not all.

 

[legionofdoon]

The app apparently has to be calibrated to each phone model. They have a lot of phones calibrated automatically but unfortunately not all.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

I'm in Tampa Bay area and will map any members par, that is within close driving distance , in person not a loan out.

 

[legionofdoon]

Wish you were on the east coast of Florida that's really nice of you regardless.

 

[Allenh427]

Same, I'd rent out my apogee to anyone local to me north of Cincinnati. Probably would charge a small fee for driving.. definitely won't loan it out though, too expensive!

 

[bvanfish]

If there is anyone in the chicago area that has one let me know! I’d for sure pay a little charge or something to see my actual readings!

 

[ASWoodsy]

Same, I'd rent out my apogee to anyone local to me north of Cincinnati. Probably would charge a small fee for driving.. definitely won't loan it out though, too expensive!

I am planning to do the same thing

 

[josh6surfer]

Amazon prime has free rentals

 

[Propane]

I don’t understand, how do they have free rentals?

Restock

 

[Bob2bob]

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