Diamond lights luminarc 3 reflectors

[jacqur]

I'm upgrading my MH refectors to Diamond light's Luminarc 3 minis. I'm getting them from www.pacificgardensupply.com which from what I gather is the only game in town.

Anyway there is a great article below comparing these reflectors to others:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/mar2003/feature.htm

The L3s, and L3 mini are $109.95 each($129.95 w/ adjustable socket) + shipping. I spoke with Dan at pacific garden supply and he says that if we get 20 refectors (any of the lumenarcs, L3, L3 mini, L4) he will wholesale them at a savings of about $40 each plus we save on shipping.

Ends up $90 for the L3 minis w/ adjustable socket mounts.

Here I am guaging interest. I'm needing 3 which means 17 to go. If we get the interest prior to the meeting then I will see how to coordinate with an LFS or something convenient for the Boston folks.

 

[Greg Hiller]

These are great reflectors, and I understand that they are now making them so that you can side a shield pane of glass in easily (I had to modify mine to do so). Just make sure folks know the dimentions of these, I think they are 20x20", so you need a large tank for them to fit over.

 

[jacqur]

Good idea Greg.

LA3 dimensions 19.5" x 19.5" by 8.5"
LA3 mini = 14.5" x 14.5" x 6.5"

Of course plenty of info on the web, Reefcentral must have 20 different threads about these things, and I know quite a few BRS members are using them.

 

[joefitz]

FYI, my experience, when I was investigating a bulk order from PSG for Lumenarc's was that they were willing to negotiate. Maybe things have changed, but every time I called, I was quoted different prices. They were nice people and I would do business with them again, but I would definitely recommend pressuring them a bit on the price and see what they'll do.

I'll also second Greg's recommendation to make sure you get the specific dimensions and that everyone knows it before they order...

 

[Liam]

they are not the only game in town,although they produce them.
You could also try aquaria usa, i found same price but cheaper shipping.They also ffer a dicount for quantities over 5 and then a bigger discount when you get over 10

 

[Liam]

her's a link,they show out of stock right now thoughhttp://www.aquariausa.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=124

 

[clamm]

if you guys are serious about a group buy make sure to post to other local groups...when we had Liams reflector at the LIRA show...it got alot of attention...I mean ALOT!

 

[jacqur]

Good suggestion - What other local groups?

 

[Liam]

Good suggestion - What other local groups?

exactly????

 

[Ray]

Conn. Tri-State or Maine

 

[IffersTankSlave]

interested in the L3 mini.... times 2

 

[Liam]

Conn. Tri-State or Maine

personally i would'nt drive to mass from maine or conneticut to save $5 or at best $10.

 

[Ray]

How about for $40, that looks to be the savings
besides some of them come to the meetings anyway

 

[Ray]

oh ya and I am in for 2 minis

 

[clamm]

many of them have 2-3 friends that come to our meetings...if you are trying to get the number purchased up...its worth a try...

 

[paulpp187]

i'd be interested as well you may wanna post this in the tristate reefers and ctars i was gonna do a gb i had about 12 reflectors but we needed 20.depending on your final price i'd need 4 w/ac and glass

 

[Liam]

How about for $40, that looks to be the savings
besides some of them come to the meetings anyway

the $40 dollar saving is B^^%%^*t,109 is the going rate,then you need the bulb holder/cable,comes out at $125.
You can only save by ordering above the stated amounts.

 

[jacqur]

I'm not in the loop for the particulars if $40 is good or not. I do know these things have got good reviews and I'd like more usable light from my existing wattage bulbs. I'm swapping around ballasts so now is a good time to upgrade the reflectors.

Here is how my brain works

A - I want these
B- They cost $129 on the website.
C - I spoke with the guy and he said if I get 20 total orders I can get it for $90. Thats the reflector, with adjustable mogul socket for different length bulbs and power cable ~ 8'. He also stated $40 off for the reflector with ordinary socket ~ $70 and $40 off for the L3, L3 mini and L4.

Can also get cable w/ PFO connector if wanted. Not sure about the glass but that's got to be cheap.

So it seems like a good deal to me but I'm not going to hassle myself too much nor subject myself to any nonsense if people are not satisfied. Basically I stand to save $120 so I figure I'll make an effort.

So far sounds like we have 7. I'll let it go for a few more days. I'd like to think that if we fall a few short of twenty we might still be able to get the deal.

 

[maurod]

personally i would'nt drive to mass from maine or conneticut to save $5 or at best $10.

That's because it'd cost you $50 in gas!


M.

 

[maurod]

I'm not in the loop for the particulars if $40 is good or not. I do know these things have got good reviews and I'd like more usable light from my existing wattage bulbs. I'm swapping around ballasts so now is a good time to upgrade the reflectors.

Here is how my brain works

A - I want these
B- They cost $129 on the website.
C - I spoke with the guy and he said if I get 20 total orders I can get it for $90. Thats the reflector, with adjustable mogul socket for different length bulbs and power cable ~ 8'. He also stated $40 off for the reflector with ordinary socket ~ $70 and $40 off for the L3, L3 mini and L4.

Can also get cable w/ PFO connector if wanted. Not sure about the glass but that's got to be cheap.

So it seems like a good deal to me but I'm not going to hassle myself too much nor subject myself to any nonsense if people are not satisfied. Basically I stand to save $120 so I figure I'll make an effort.

So far sounds like we have 7. I'll let it go for a few more days. I'd like to think that if we fall a few short of twenty we might still be able to get the deal.

I'd be interested if the timeframe was Novemberish.

M.