CLOSED Reef Fanatic pH + Temperature Monitor with Probes

[btacker]

We are looking to do this buy towards the end of the month. You can still get in but you need to do it this week!

http://www.reefgeek.com/products/categories/controllers_and_monitors/104637.html


For 11 units, Robert has worked the deal to get them for $76.35 each.

2 Ways to Pay

PayPal
Pay to tackerb@yahoo.com
For credit cards, Paypal fee is : 2.9% + $0.30

So that makes the units: $78.95
I think if you can add the money to your account first and then transfer it, then you don't get changed the fee.
If there is not a fee for your paypal transaction, I will refund the fee.

Cash
You can drop it by my house, or my work:

15712 Hamden Circle
Austin, Tx 78717
PHONE: 512-733-8555

or

Motive, Inc.
12515 Research Blvd.
Building 5
PHONE: 512-506-4289

Picked Up
btacker
falcam7
2 Polkster13
Voodoo
AlexKilpatrick(Austin)
thomasj(SA)
Sherri(SA)
RobertG(Austin)
2 ryanrichter(New Braunfels)
MAThueson(SA)
jtsam(Austin)
elm01(Austin)

Need To Pick up
Shark_Bait

[Polkster13]

Put me down for two of them.

[AlexKilpatrick]

I doubt you are going find 20 here, but I am willing to sign up for one.

[falcam7]

Put me down for 1 :-D :-D :-D :-D

[ryanrichter]

Ill take two.

[Polkster13]

Carlos, He already has you on his list. :grin:

[falcam7]

I doubt you are going find 20 here, but I am willing to sign up for one.

With 925 register users. I am pretty sure we can find 20, people to help on this group buy.

That is on of the great things about this club, that we can do group buys like this one and save money...hint hint... ;) ;) ;) ;)

But people has to be willing to participate.... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:


:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

[falcam7]

Carlos, He already has you on his list. :grin:


Thanks, I did not see that....

[AlexKilpatrick]

I doubt you are going find 20 here, but I am willing to sign up for one.

With 925 register users. I am pretty sure we can find 20, people to help on this group buy.

Put me down for 1 :-D :-D :-D :-D

Well, to play devils'a advocate here....

The issue isn't how many people are registered, it is how many need a pH meter. The salt buy worked well, because *everyone* needs salt. But the only people who need a pH meter are people who don't already have one. Established reefers won't need one, and I would guess that the majority of people here are established.

But I hope I am wrong. I would like to get in on this deal.

[falcam7]

I doubt you are going find 20 here, but I am willing to sign up for one.

With 925 register users. I am pretty sure we can find 20, people to help on this group buy.

Put me down for 1 :-D :-D :-D :-D

Well, to play devils'a advocate here....

The issue isn't how many people are registered, it is how many need a pH meter. The salt buy worked well, because *everyone* needs salt. But the only people who need a pH meter are people who don't already have one. Established reefers won't need one, and I would guess that the majority of people here are established.

But I hope I am wrong. I would like to get in on this deal.

I am with you on this one. I am hoping that 15 more people will need them that do not have them, yet. . ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Also I am hoping that the Established reefers need to upgrade what they got. :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

It is worth a try. :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

[btacker]

Well, atleast we are looking good so far.

[TehPanther]

Bryan,

Put me down for one.

Regards,
Greg

[btacker]

Sweet! 12 to go!

[TehPanther]

I would agree that a couple extra Calibration fluids would be a nice idea.

Greg

[elm0]

I would like to be an "established reefer" when i grow up..lol
Can anyone explain to me why i would need one of these, I might be interested if I can see the use for it.

Thanks
Kenneth

[alexwolf]

to monitor your PH and temperature

[Jenn]

Well explained Alex! :-D :-D :-D

[alexwolf]

:lol2:

[btacker]

I would say that if you are doing anything that will have an impact on your pH then this would be a good thing to have... but it is also good to monitor your temp if you are using halides so that is why I'm interested in it.

Things that might effect your pH would be dripping kalk, using a calcium reator, dosing additives, etc.

[captexas]

Not to sidetrack the group order, but all of you need to do some research on this product before buying it. While it is a neat gadget at a cheap price, it received a lot of negative feedback from people on ReefCentral. I believe it stemmed from it being fairly inaccurate and having a continued fluctuation in readings.

[falcam7]

Not to sidetrack the group order, but all of you need to do some research on this product before buying it. While it is a neat gadget at a cheap price, it received a lot of negative feedback from people on ReefCentral. I believe it stemmed from it being fairly inaccurate and having a continued fluctuation in readings.

Captexas,

Thanks for bringing that up. That is a good point. :D

We know that is not going to be the best gadget, because of the price at $99.00 or $79.00.

To get the best instrument (gadget) in the market like the Aqua Controller or something like that, we would have to pay a lot more money close to $200 to $300 for one.

Even at this cheap price for this instrument, it has to be a lot better than checking your PH or Temperature manually all the time. (You may still want to do that once in a while to make sure)

I know of a dear friend of mine that has one in his tank no names (CD) of course, to protect the innocent and it has been working fine. ;)

(maybe he will post, something) :?:

I called him yesterday and ask him about his Ph/Temperature digital meter. I asked him, if he has had any problem since he bought it and he mentioned that it has been working fine for him. :-D

Remember that the meter works by reading the water conductivity. If you have a lot of instruments or gadgets in your tank, it may throw the Ph/Temp meter off somewhat. I can live with that because; I do not have that many instruments in my tank (yet). :roll:

That is what I think is happening, but I am not an expert on this subject. :?:

This instrument may not be for everyone out there, of course. But after seen CD’s working, every time I go over there and not hearing anything bad from Chris (CD) about it. :lol2:

Since I am not having hundreds of different probes in my tank. I am getting one regardless we do it thru the group buy or not.

If the probe turns out to start having problems, so be it. I only lost either $79.00 or $99.00


The Best way to find out if this instrument/probe is going to work for you, it is to try it out. ;)

I will call Reef Geeks and the manufacture of the product and ask them about these allegations.


I will keep you all posted.

Thanks,

[RobertG]

;)

[falcam7]

Maybe get the pinpoint units, I paid 79$ just by asking for a club discount when I got somethings for the club raffles.

I will email the guy at pinponit & see what he can do. If anyone wants to know.

It wont monitor temp, but great on ph.

Thanks Robert for offering to check for us. Let us know what you find out :D

Reef Geeks, has kind of the same thing. They sale a Ph meter only for $99.00.

When I call them later, I could ask, if we can get a break on that one too. ;)

Just trying to help, other people like me get a good deal on a PH/Temp or PH meter. :D

[falcam7]

Okay people, let's not bring this group order to a halt :scold:

[CD]

it has been working fine for him.


Yes, we've had one of these on our tank since we set it up (aprox. 7+ months ago), and have not had a single problem with it. It's really nice to have the temp and PH reading *right there* in nice bright digital numbers. Would we buy that brand again if we had to do it over again? Certainly!!! As long as you follow the instructions - to the letter - on the calibration of the unit, you shouldn't have any problems 8)

Wendy

[captexas]

Wendy -
How often do you calibrate it and do you ever check its readings against other regular tests? Even with the PinPoint units, they require frequent calibrating and if you don't keep up with it, you may think your tank parameters are normal according to the probe, but actually it will be way off.

[CD]

captexas-
I'll have to ask Chris about that, as he likes to do most of the testing. We have what is termed as a master test kit (made by Hagen) and a Seachem test kit for the calcium levels. Since we've only started dripping kalk at night over the last month, I'm sure he has tested at least once in that time frame (dosing kalk has raised our PH and helped greatly with the low swings we were getting at night), and the test results were the same as the meter. Since there doesn't seem to be any fluctuation between the test kit and the readings on the meter, we have not seen any reason to re-calibrate at this point. I'll get with Chris this evening though, and verify that.

Wendy

[RobertG]

;)

[GaryP]

Established reefers won't need one, and I would guess that the majority of people here are established.

I still test pH by taste and a little dead lichen, but then I'm an old-school kinda guy.

Gary

P.S. Phenolphtalein is that purple powder that we use in pH, calcium, and magnesium kits. It comes from a plant called a lichen. Its sorta like the ball moss that grows in trees. Interestingly enough, its also the stuff they put in Ex-Lax. Don't go getting any ideas.

Gary

[CD]

its also the stuff they put in Ex-Lax. Don't go getting any ideas.


LMAO :-D

Like whuut?

Wendy

OH, btw - I did ask Chris if he had tested recently, and he has. Same reading as the unit, with no difference between the test and unit.

[CD]

I see my name has come up a couple times in this thread so I will give my opinion on the Reef Fanatic PH/ temp unit.
I have used this product without any problems.
There was one issue that I noticed on arrival though- UPS threw the package (literally) at my door and the probe wouldn't calibrate (coincidence? who knows for sure). I contacted Reefgeek about the problem who then reffered me to Bob at Reef Fanatic about a probe replacement.
Bob promptly sent me a new probe and requested that I return the old probe once the new one arrived.
Here is where it gets interesting though: the replacement probe was not identical to the original probe. The new probe was a smaller diameter and obviously had fluid internally (which I believe all probes do) however, the old probe didn't have any obvious fluid internally that I saw- certainly a lesser amount, if any. The probe I have may or may not be what is currently shipping with the new units.
There ARE many potential possibilities for problems with this product as well as the Pinpoint (which I have also owned).

Several things to remember:

-Always clean the probe tip 1-2 times a month with a soft toothbrush.
- Keep away from powerheads with the probe- any voltage leak from powerheads will alter the readings due to the probe tip picking up stray voltage.
-Always insure adequate space between this probe and any others you may have. They will interfere with each others readings.
I even had this problem with my old $700 Aqua Controller setup which stated in the manual that problems will occur if probes placed too closely.
- I have calibrated and compared 2x since I've had it- everything accurate to date. I don't have a test kit that reads in hundredths so I cannot tell exactly but 8.2 is 8.2 with a test kit and 8.3 is 8.3.

I have been very happy with this product. Also been real happy with the Reef Fanatic Wavemaker as well.
The difference between this unit (ph/temp) and the PH only is the accuracy= ph +/- .02 compared to +/-.01 . They had to cut a corner on accuracy to fit unit with temp function for the same price.

If there is a problem with these units, I would have to say the probe is suspect since I don't have the original probe.

I think I will go to R/C and check out the thread over there.
My opinion on MY UNIT (without original probe) is: money well spent.

Chris

[CD]

captexas-
Seachem test kit for the calcium levels.
Wendy


Wendy meant Salifert Calcium and Magnesium.
We do have a Seachem kit that was used on our old tank some time ago.
I have tested PH with the Hagen kit- not recommenned for reading PH since it is always purple, and have 2 other test kits that I check PH with- names escape me at the moment.

Chris

Oh, and to elaborate, one calibration on the PH/temp unit was the initial calibration. I suspect it may be time to recheck though since it has been a few months.

[captexas]

Goavs21 - I agree, I have an RF level controller and haven't had any problems but have seen some negative posts on RC. I just wanted to bring it to everyones attention to check it out, mostly so people don't buy one and think they never have to do any kind of tests again. I have a Pinpoint PH monitor, but don't use it as the probes always need cleaning, calibration, and replacement every so often, and it gives false readings when batteries start getting alittle low. Became more trouble than it was worth! lol

[CD]

I have a Pinpoint PH monitor, but don't use it as the probes always need cleaning, calibration, and replacement every so often, and it gives false readings when batteries start getting alittle low. Became more trouble than it was worth! lol

That is one nice thing about the RF over the Pinpoint is that there is no battery to go dead and it comes with the AC adapter.

C

[falcam7]

FWIW: I read a ton of threads on RC about the RF unit... There are a few people over there that have had an issue (including one who made a big stink, in multiple places). And about 3X as many who have not had a problem.


Thank you to everyone that expressed their caring interest on this group buy.

(When we see each other at the meeting this weekend, Let's have a group hug)

We need to move on and get this Group buy going.

Where were we. Oh yeah we need 11 more people to make it happen.

Come folks in MAAST, with 926 register members, there is got to be 11 people that could use on of this fine PH/Temp probe ;)


Thank you

[RobertG]

Falcam I will pass on the group hug, Gary might get to friendly. LMAO!

OK peeps you heard 11 more to go!

[CD]

In case anyone cares, I just checked PH readings between 2 different test kits and showed 8.4 on both kits. I have not calibrated this probe in 3-4 months- I do clean the tip monthly though.
I have added a picture of the meter and the reading which I have just taken for PH.
I have nothing to gain from this group buy but, IMO, I think that it is a good product for the price.

I did notice when I went to the ReefGeek site just now that the probe in the picture had a top that was white in color (as was the original probe)- my new probe is black. Again, this may or may not be an issue. I am still convinced that UPS damaged the first probe.

Anyway, here's a pic from moments ago.

Chris

[btacker]

Carlos is a super negotiator! He got this down to $75. Come on people... we just need 11 more. Look how cool that display is.

You don't get more techo reef geek than that at this price. I know I want one!

[CD]

Carlos is a super negotiator! He got this down to $75.

I feel that it was worth $99 + shipping but I would have loved to score this for $75- that really is a good deal.

I found mine in the "pre-release" stage at ReefGeek when all other stores were taking pre-orders for customers.
This unit really comes in handy now that I have started dripping kalk and even saved me from a malfunctioning dual-stage Medusa controller on my chiller.
A 1/3hp chiller malfunction on a 75G display can be a bad thing very quickly. This meter actually allowed me to see the problem occuring as opposed to finding out the hard way.
You can't help but notice the readout in the same room and I was kinda lax in checking my temps with my old, tiny, unlit thermometer unless I was performing tank maintainence.

Chris

[falcam7]

Thanks Chris for the great pictures and comments.

Okay Guys, What is the hold up here?

We Need 11 more people to make this happen.

[JimD]

For all you kalk dosers, a Ph montor of some sort is an absolute must, without one, you run the risk of doing serious damage to your reef by escalated, un-detected Ph levels, this is a great deal plus you get a temp guage to boot! Go for it!

[falcam7]

For all you kalk dosers, a Ph montor of some sort is an absolute must, without one, you run the risk of doing serious damage to your reef by escalated, un-detected Ph levels, this is a great deal plus you get a temp guage to boot! Go for it!

Thanks JimD,

There you have it folks. It is a great deal and we need 11 more to go.

Do not let this great deal pass you by. ;)

[falcam7]

Falcam I will pass on the group hug, Gary might get to friendly. LMAO!

OK peeps you heard 11 more to go!


Okay Robert,

No group hug. I understand other people may get to friendly too.

Thanks for trying to helps us out in this group buy ;)

[RobertG]

Ok to help out more, I have worked a price on 20 RF units.

The price would be 70$ each unit.

The shipping would be a flat 15$ for all the units.

So if my math is right 70.75$ out the door.

There would have to be a place to pick the units up. The shipment would go to one place. I am sure others that need them shipped to them could pay the direct shipping cost of like 6.95$

Trying to help out. Also this company supports Maast.

[falcam7]

Ok to help out more, I have worked a price on 20 RF units.


The price would be 70$ each unit.

The shipping would be a flat 15$ for all the units.

So if my math is right 70.75$ out the door.

There would have to be a place to pick the units up. The shipment would go to one place. I am sure others that need them shipped to them could pay the direct shipping cost of like 6.95$

Trying to help out. Also this company supports Maast.


RobertG is a super negotiator! He got the price down to $70.75

Robert,

Thank you. The price is fantastic even with the shipping charge.

I am still in for one.

Where would the pick up place be? Your house or Bryan's house ;)

Again thanks for the great price.

[falcam7]

Is anybody still interested besides me or

is this Group Buy DEAD

[DeletedAccount]

If y'all get this going again, I will get one.

[btacker]

Sweet! I added you to the list.

[RobertG]

Brian how many are still needed I am thinking 10

Go ahead & count me in for 1

So anyone else think they might want one?

Brian, you think we can update the price on the front page?

[btacker]

:-D WE ONLY NEED 9 MORE PEOPLE!!! :-D

$70.75 is a great price!!! Thanks Robert for looking into it.

[falcam7]

:-D WE ONLY NEED 9 MORE PEOPLE!!! :-D

$70.75 is a great price!!! Thanks Robert for looking into it.

Okay Folks, 9 more to go.

:D Let's not losse out on this great deal :D

[btacker]

If your Kalking and you know it BUY A pH MONITOR!
If your Kalking and you know it BUY A pH MONITOR!

If your Kalking and you know it then pH will surely show it!

If your Kalking and you know it BUY A pH MONITOR!

[falcam7]

Bryan,

very good, just don't quit your day job, or your tank will suffer. :-D

C'mon folks, if we do not get this group buy done.

Bryan will continue to sing on this forum. :cry: :cry:

[RobertG]

Well I think we have everyone on board that is interested in these units.

We have 11 units, at this number I have worked it to get them for 75$ Plus shipping we are at 76.35$ each.

I assume the ones interested are still on to go ahead.

Thanks to all,

Robert

Please paypal your funds to Brian @ tackerb@yahoo.com
Also if you paypal the funds please include the appropriate fee.

[falcam7]

Well I think we have everyone on board that is interested in these units.

We have 11 units, at this number I have worked it to get them for 75$ Plus shipping we are at 76.35$ each.

I assume the ones interested are still on to go ahead.

Thanks to all,

Robert

Please paypal your funds to Brian @ tackerb@yahoo.com
Also if you paypal the funds please include the appropriate fee.

Thanks Robert,

for the great deal and making Bryan stop singing :-D

We all owe to you ;)

Thank you

[btacker]

I don't know why, but some people got change the fee and some people didn't
The PayPal fee is : 2.9% + $0.30

I think if you can add the money to your account first and then transfer it, then you don't get changed the fee.

Anyway with the fee you are looking at: $78.87

If you don't get changed the fee, I will get you the $2.50 back at pickup.

I can take cash up front also.... but I have to get money before the order for this one.

[btacker]

This is such a good deal. I can't believe more people aren't jumping on it.

[falcam7]

This is such a good deal. I can't believe more people aren't jumping on it.


Keep singing, may be they will jump in and buy some, so you will be quite.

Sing, Sing, please Sign!!!!!!! :twisted: :twisted:

[RobertG]

What is 75$ to much now? **** Carlos, I'm going to rename you Qoute-er. Lets get the order in unless someone wants to add some to the order.

[falcam7]

What is 75$ to much now? **** Carlos, I'm going to rename you Qoute-er. Lets get the order in unless someone wants to add some to the order.


Robert,

Thank you for the new title. ;)

We are done. People now needs to start paying up.

Bryan: pm sent on payment.

[btacker]

I PMed Everyone with the following information:


For 11 units, Robert has worked the deal to get them for $76.35 each.

2 Ways to Pay

PayPal
Pay to tackerb@yahoo.com
For credit cards, Paypal fee is : 2.9% + $0.30

So that makes the units: $78.95
I think if you can add the money to your account first and then transfer it, then you don't get changed the fee.
If there is not a fee for your paypal transaction, I will refund the fee

Cash
You can drop it by my house, or my work:

15712 Hamden Circle
Austin, Tx 78717
PHONE: 512-733-8555

or

Motive, Inc.
12515 Research Blvd.
Building 5
PHONE: 512-506-4289


As soon as everyone pays, we will order these up!

[falcam7]

Thank you Bryan and Robert for doing this for our Club. :D

[thomasj]

Is it to late to jump on this?

[RobertG]

ThomasJ it is not too late, the order will be placed when the funds are collected. You can arrange payment with Brian.

It will help, so please let us know.

[thomasj]

Count me in. I will paypal the money to the address above. Thanks!

[elm0]

Is this still for the combo PH/Temp monitor?
If so, I too would like to jump in if not too late.

[jtsam]

i'll take one

[btacker]

It is not too late. Send / Get me the money and you can get in on the deal.

[falcam7]

Bryan,

What is the count of people now? :D

20 or more people and we get it at $70 and some change. :-D

I know we can do it folks ;) ;) ;) ;)

[btacker]

Current count is 14.

[Sherri]

btacker...I want one also...will send paypal tonight when hubby gets home. Pls confirm if I'm not too late. Thanks!

[btacker]

I added you to the list :)

That makes 15.

[Sherri]

Bryan....PayPal sent this evening....Thanks for adding me to list.

[btacker]

Thanks Sherri! I got the money and put you on the paid list.

Come on people! Let's get the money in so we can place this!

[RobertG]

You recieved cash as paypal says.

We would like to order these this week, so please get the funds arranged.

Thanks Everyone!

[btacker]

NEED TO PAY
2 Polkster13(Lago Vista)
2 ryanrichter(New Braunfels)
falcam7(Austin)
TehPanther(Austin)
goavs21(SanMarcos)
MAThueson(SA)
jtsam(Austin)
elm01(Austin)

[technomex]

Will paypal today for ryanrichter (2).

[Polkster13]

Paid for two via cash payment using PayPal.

[btacker]

nothing to see here...

[Polkster13]

It was a cash payment and should not have had a fee.

[falcam7]

I am very surprise that nobody else wants one.

Just checking :-D

[RobertG]

Come on peeps, lets get this done. :-D I want mine to get here already. 8)

[technomex]

paypal sent.

[btacker]

Got it!

WE ARE DOWN TO THE FINAL 5!!

[RobertG]

OK we have the 10 we needed, will the remaining peeps let us know what we might do. Wait longer & if so how much longer.

Lets do this! I am getting that **** itch!!! Can you tell!!

[mathias]

if I order one how can I get it to san antonio.... :(

[falcam7]

5 more to go to get it at $70.75 :-D

We can do it. ;)

[Polkster13]

Mathias,

You can either pick it up at the Eric Borneman meeting or I will personally bring them to you at the March meeting. The same goes to anyone else in the SA area that would like one of these.

[RobertG]

They can be shipped directly to you if you want to pay the shipping. 7.95$

[Polkster13]

Or if you can wait till the meeting (and meet me there), I will deliver them for free.

[Shark_Bait]

Has the order already been placed... I have not been on in a while and just saw it. I'd be in for at least 1.

[RobertG]

Rob, the order has not been placed at this time. If you would like in just paypal the funds to tackerb@yahoo.com

I would guess we place the order on Monday, with the # of units we have paid at the time.

Thanks

Robert

[DeletedAccount]

Unless I am messing with the numbers (i.e. backing out would put you at a higher amount of $$), go ahead without me. For some reason I was thinking this was happening a week or two later.

Sorry if i held y'all up!

[Shark_Bait]

What's the current cost?

[Polkster13]

76.35

[btacker]

MAThueson paid.

[btacker]

No one else want in? These should be available for pick up at the Feb meeting.

[falcam7]

Are we Ready for some Probes..... :-D :-D :-D

If you do not participate in this group buy, you are going to be sorry.

Where can you find a pH/Temparture probe at a great price of $76.35.

You all had your chance.

Brayn,

make my day and order the stuff :grin: :grin:


Thanks

[Polkster13]

I'm with Carlos. Let's get these ordered.

Hey Carlos; matched your post! HA. (for everyone else, this is an inside joke)

[falcam7]

Thank you Fredrick. :-D :-D :-D :-D

[Polkster13]

Right back atcha, buddy.

So, Bryan, did you get the order in yet? Do you have an expected delivery date?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[Shark_Bait]

I want in... just waiting for the funds to transfer to my paypal account so I can pay Bryan.. Unless I missed the order.

[btacker]

No, you can get in. We are going to try to place this on Monday.

I added you to the list, Shark_Bait.

[Shark_Bait]

Hope the money will be in by then. you need the money up front I'm guessing. Will pick it up at the meeting... Where ever it turns up being

[btacker]

Ping

[Shark_Bait]

Ping....??? Is that like bump?

[Voodoo]

I'd like to get in on the group order.

[CD]

Ping....??? Is that like bump?


LMAO...I would imagine that's what he means, but when I used to post to newsgroups a lot, that was the way we tried to locate a member - like "Ping Rob"

Wendy

[falcam7]

I'd like to get in on the group order.

Voodoo: I think you still can, you better pm Bryan and send the money in.

If we get to 20 paid units ordered the price gets cheaper :-D :-D

Bryan: How many paid orders do we have so far? Just checking ;)

[falcam7]

I'd like to get in on the group order.

Voodoo: I think you still can, you better pm Bryan and send the money in.

If we get to 20 paid units ordered the price gets cheaper :-D :-D

Bryan: How many paid orders do we have so far? Just checking ;)

[Voodoo]

I sent him a PM and am ready to PayPal the funds to him as soon as I get the go ahead. :D

[RobertG]

Voodoo, Go ahead & send it over. The order will be placed in the morning. Monday Morning 1-24

[JimD]

Can I just get a Ph probe?

[RobertG]

Sure can!

[JimD]

How much? What kind? Link? More info please. "Sure can" is a little vague! lol

[btacker]

Yeah, ya'll can get in if you want. You have to talk to Robert about just getting a pH probe. I'm handling the money, he is the product man :)

[RobertG]

More like which one do you want? What Brand, Sure can answered the ? LOL I starting to get light headed waiting by the phone. :o

[JimD]

More like which one do you want? What Brand, Sure can answered the ? LOL I starting to get light headed waiting by the phone. :o

uhhh, I dunno, which ones are you offering? whats the price ranges?
You been sniffin Testors again? lol

[RobertG]

More like which one do you want? What Brand, Sure can answered the ? LOL I starting to get light headed waiting by the phone. :o

uhhh, I dunno, which ones are you offering? whats the price ranges?
You been sniffin Testors again? lol

I dont inhale! :-D

Check out the Premium Aqautics Site. Let me know what you want. He told me 34$ bucks I believe on a American Marine.

[Voodoo]

Hey Bryan
I sent you a pm.

Jason

[btacker]

Alright, it looks like with Shark_Bait and jtsam we will have 15 units.

I never heard back from TehPanther.... maybe he will get on today.

If anyone else wants in, just let me know!

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!!

You can buy until I post a deal close notice here. I will post right before I do the order.

[btacker]

The Order has been placed. These should ship out tomorrow and arrive here early next week.

[Polkster13]

Sweet. Looking forward to getting these on my grow-out tanks.

[falcam7]

Thank you Bryan and Robert for doing this Great Group Buy

The final price we got for the units is fantastic, (Thank you for that Robert)

I really appreciated you both saving me money ;)

That is why I love this club. :D :D :D

[RobertG]

No Sweat Carlos, it is good for us all.

:)

[falcam7]

No Sweat Carlos, it is good for us all.

:)


I know Robert, I love Group Buys :lol: :lol: :lol:

What is our next Group Buy? :-D :-D :-D :-D

Thanks
(The Qouter) :grin: :grin:

[RobertG]

:-D

[falcam7]

Has anybody seen a pH/Temp probe? I cannot find mine.

Oh yeah!!!!, I forgot we do not have them yet. Oops!!!!

Sorry, Just kidding Bryan :-D

Thanks for placing the order :grin:

[btacker]

Alright Carlos, you have to wait an extra week now for hasseling the group organizer...


:D

[falcam7]

Alright Carlos, you have to wait an extra week now for hasseling the group organizer...


:D

Sorry,

Great group organizer and Master Group Buyer. :-D :-D

[Polkster13]

Patience, Carlos, patience. Ins't that what you were telling me on my "other" order? Ha, JK.

Call me on my cell when you get a spare minute.

[btacker]

Ok... there was an issue. Anyway, I have it all straight. The order should be on its way. I will post a tracking number as soon as I get it.

[btacker]

They are on their way!

Tracking number: 1z82e0e60342258117

[Voodoo]

Thanks for keeping up updated.
Much appreciated.

Jason

[elm0]

Any update on this order?

[Sherri]

Thanks for the update...and don't forget to bring the San Antonio orders to the Borneman meeting... :D

[scuba_steveo]

If anyone has an extra or does not want theirs, I will buy it.

[RobertG]

Steve, PM Brian! There might be one, not sure.

[btacker]

The probes are here and they will be at the Borneman meeting next weekend. If you want to try to get yours sooner, just drop me a PM and we can set something up.

Bryan

[btacker]

BEFORE USING: your new monitor, it's recommended to soak the probe in RO or distilled water overnight to remove any residue which might cause an inaccurate reading.


The instructions are missing a step. You have to hit the calibrate ( Step 6 ) again before doing the pH 4 calibration.

[btacker]

Hey guys, I'm home every night but Wednesday if you want to try to come by! Just give me a call.

Also, I have 3 or 4 people who would buy yours if you have changed your mind. I can refund you and sell it to them.

Bryan
733-8555

[btacker]

Here is a message from Joe at Reef Fanatic.



For those that are having problem with the probe they can mail it back
to us for replacement. There's no need to send the base unit back.


There is a new version of the probe. The old probe that you have is also a good probe. However, the manufacture that makes the probe just cannot follow our instruction on the quality control. The problem with the pH probe is due to poor QC and bad glue from the manufacture, not the quality of the component used.

I cannot stop people from saying what they want to say when they are
not happy. The only thing I can do is try to correct the problem as
quickly as humanly possible. It's not possible for me to correct this problem overnight.

Our mailing address is

Reef Fanatic
910 West 10th Street
Azusa, CA 91702


Thanks,

Joe
reef@reeffanatic.com

I am encouraged by Joe's willingness to correct the problem, and believe that all you need to do is return the probe if you are having problems. Shipping is only like $2.

Also, if you are not happy and want to part with your probe, let me know. There were several people who wanted to buy one. I can respond to them and see if they are interested.

I hope this helps,

Bryan

[Sherri]

Thanks Bryan for the heads up...just getting started with mine..nice to see if I do have a prob, what I can do about it.

[ryanrichter]

I am having a problem with the Ph probe, but Hey no biggie. Thanks for working with us.

[elm0]

My probe has not read right yet, I would like to try to recalibrate it but only had the initial calibration fluids. If we want to exchange it for the updated probe do we send it back ourselves or do you have to send it back for us?

[btacker]

You just send it back. I would email Joe first. I of some others that have already sent theirs back. It should cost around $2.

[Polkster13]

I just sent both of mine back yesterday (had purchased two units). One of my temperture probes would read between 208 and 213 degrees F regardless of which base unit it was plugged into. The other temperature units was 4.5 degrees off. One of the pH probes would drop down to below 4 even after being calibrated. The other would have major swings in it, enough so that if it were correct, everything in my tank should be dead. However, my Purple Tang and all of my corals are doing great so I can't believe that it could be correct.

Anyway, have sent them back and will let ya'll know how the replacement units work.

[Polkster13]

Well, I received my replacement probes yesterday in the mail. Very fast turn-around! Popped in the temperture probes and verified them with my mercury therometer. They are both spot on. I will have to pick up some calibration fluids for the pH meters before I will be able to install them.

More to follow...

[technomex]

My probe was working well untill yesterday. All of a sudden, my ph was reading 9.6 and then 3.2. I tested with a spare ph meter and it read 8.2. Good thing I didn't make any adjustments. Needless to say, I'll be sending my probe in for replacement. You would figure they would send some calibration fluid to calibrate the new probe.

[Polkster13]

Well they don't. So I am going to have to get some before I can check out my new pH probes.

I was impressed with the quick turn-around but was disappointed that they didn't include the calibration fluid. I am guessing that it would cost Reef Fanatic extra, and the manufacturer didn't pony any up, so that is why they didn't send any.