You could try searching "Lutron" luxmeter on ebay. We have them for=20 checking light levels in a lab workstation we make and they seem=20 adequate for that purpose. HTH, Mohit. RussellMc wrote: > I want to source a lux meter for someone in Houston. > Should read at least to 100,000 lux (nominal full sunlight) - most > such go to 200,000 lux. > > Quality, accuracy etc is very non critical. This is for doing some > very simple and low accuracy comparison tests so absolute calibration > is unimportant. A modicum of consistency between readings would be > nice. > > I looked at Fry's and Radio Shack sites and found either nothing at > all or very expensive units (relative to what's needed.) > > This was available for $75 > http://actionelectronicswholesale.com/401027-LIGHT-METER-FOOT-CANDLE-LIGH= T-METER-P3255.aspx > but I see that they have closed down - and something should be > available retail in Houston. > > Any ideas on what's available?. > > > Russell --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .