barderer Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Guys and Gals, I was emailing with the friendly people over at BuildMyLed (based in Austin!) and asked if they do factory tours. They are totally up for it and I figured it would be a good thing for the group to do. If you are considering LEDs or just want to learn more about how they are manufactured etc. come on a tour and support local fish biz! Maybe if we are lucky the boss man will throw us a discount on some lights (hint hint). Anyway, just starting this thread to gauge interest and see how many people are up for going. If we can get a group of 5 or more then we can zero in on some potential dates. LMK! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambik Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I would be interested depending on the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 That would be very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I'd probably go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I also have 3 BML strips and will be looking at getting a 4th soon so I'd be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena95GT Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 So long as its two weeks out as thats when our work schedules are made and id have to ask off, im so down. Carpool? Ill pitch in for gas. My car has no AC and no good gas mileage lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Hi all, Thanks for your interest! I recognize a few names here--I've spoken, emailed with, or even met a few of you before. We're now located in a larger factory on the south side of Austin, and I'd be happy to show folks around and discuss pro's and con's of lighting, spectrum design, and some of the research we're involved in within reef and horticultural studies...and I know if Nick's in town he'd love to join in! We're open to hosting a meeting and tour on a weekday evening after 6pm or a weekend and you're welcome to bring snacks or drinks for the lobby. Cheers, Cara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woods Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Depending on the day, I am definitely in. I would be very interested in understanding more about their spectrum research aligned with LEDs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I wish I were more local, I would be all over this, and jump back in line for a second tour. I love this kind of stuff. Went to moody gardens recently and I wanted to go check out the behind the scenes hatcheries and equipment rooms more than the display sides themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu1sive Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Following for date info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 We could conceivably do this in July as a kickoff or ending to the tank crawl everyone talked about doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Mike, a couple of folks and I have been working on a tank tour for July 12th, in the afternoon. More details to come as it comes to fruition but just wanted to mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Ok lets do a vote. People seem to want July sooo vote for your date. July 9th 7:30 pm. (My vote) July 10th 10:30 am. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 July 9th has my vote. July 10th is a workday and a Friday which is hard for me to take off since my boss is off on Fridays. Extended lunches though are no problem on Fridays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Yeah, I'll go on the 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena95GT Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I can ask for the 9th and 10th off now to be safe but id rather it be evening as waking up early isnt my strong suit lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnKoto Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Count me in for the 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu1sive Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Def can't do 10th. Possibly can do the 9th so my vote = the 9th ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 ok 9th is the winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Update: Well the staff at buildmyled went radio silent. So I don't know if this is still going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Update: Well the staff at buildmyled went radio silent. So I don't know if this is still going down. Risking getting slapped on the wrist again here... But if I had a nickel for every time I've heard that same sentence you just posted id have enough money to light my tank with 4-5 of their XB strips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 someone take some video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 ok I tried again and still no response. Weird. Maybe my contact got fired or quit or something. Either way at this point I am going to call this event "delayed". I am sure there is a good reason. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hey Nick, I've had you on the calendar since you confirmed the date--we are swamped with business right now but the tour is still scheduled. Please reach out to us by phone at 512-382-5881 anytime you have trouble reaching me, because I'm not finding any of your emails in my queue. And I'll check with the person who assigns emails to see where these went. Cheers, Cara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Cara! There you are. Crazy you did not get my emails or thread updates. Basically I was asking for some directions of where people should show up or any special instructions. I sent 3 emails to your buildmyled address over the course of a few weeks. That being said. Who is still in for the tour? I can still go on the 9th! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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