Need help sourcing wholesale parts. - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T04:53:55Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/need-help-sourcing-wholesale-parts?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A172451&feed=yes&xn_auth=noQuite honestly I got a little…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-16:4778851:Comment:2506122011-11-16T02:28:07.367ZChris Smithhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisSmith
<p>Quite honestly I got a little frustrated with the process of trying to find reputable companies that would deal with cases instead of containers. I also fortunately found work some months ago so my time to do all the farm work, build systems, and source /order materials has been very limited. I have been ordering form Aquatic Ecosystems because I trust them, but would LOVE to have a closer and cheaper source of parts.</p>
<p>Quite honestly I got a little frustrated with the process of trying to find reputable companies that would deal with cases instead of containers. I also fortunately found work some months ago so my time to do all the farm work, build systems, and source /order materials has been very limited. I have been ordering form Aquatic Ecosystems because I trust them, but would LOVE to have a closer and cheaper source of parts.</p> Chris ...did you solve this S…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-15:4778851:Comment:2505382011-11-15T15:27:18.885ZZalinda Farms Inchttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VictorZales
<p>Chris ...did you solve this Sourcing of Equipment? I do some biz in China BUT have holesalers in Calif. safer...</p>
<p>Let me know,,,,</p>
<p>Chris ...did you solve this Sourcing of Equipment? I do some biz in China BUT have holesalers in Calif. safer...</p>
<p>Let me know,,,,</p> Careful importing fish food f…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-05:4778851:Comment:2431402011-11-05T09:25:50.867ZRyan Chattersonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Ryan
<p>Careful importing fish food from China</p>
<p>1) you don't know what is in it (unless it is a reputable brand) </p>
<p>2) Fish food doesn't last indefinitely so make sure you can use it up within a year</p>
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<p>Unless you are importing Hikari or something like that I don't see how you could come out on the cheaper end of the spectrum after container shipping charges. If you are going to order that much food Zeigler or one of the other US manufacturers will cut you a deal. Plus you…</p>
<p>Careful importing fish food from China</p>
<p>1) you don't know what is in it (unless it is a reputable brand) </p>
<p>2) Fish food doesn't last indefinitely so make sure you can use it up within a year</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Unless you are importing Hikari or something like that I don't see how you could come out on the cheaper end of the spectrum after container shipping charges. If you are going to order that much food Zeigler or one of the other US manufacturers will cut you a deal. Plus you never know what kind of bugs are going to infiltrate your food on the container ship. Ive seen entire loads come through that were full of bugs, bags still sealed. Just make sure they fill the bags with CO2(preserves freshness and kills bugs) if you end up finding a good deal.:) </p> I've got some items I'd be in…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-04:4778851:Comment:2420512011-11-04T00:06:29.826ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
I've got some items I'd be interested in too.
I've got some items I'd be interested in too. Just an idea, I was trying to…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-11-03:4778851:Comment:2418112011-11-03T13:22:52.221Zstevehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/steve653
Just an idea, I was trying to figure out how to import a container load of animal and fish feed. Feed additives. Tanks or supplies for you? Might be a way to help fill up a container for you.
Just an idea, I was trying to figure out how to import a container load of animal and fish feed. Feed additives. Tanks or supplies for you? Might be a way to help fill up a container for you. I am in the process of puttin…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-10-02:4778851:Comment:2262462011-10-02T19:09:58.371ZCarey Mahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/CareyMa
<p>I am in the process of putting together several manufacturer specifically for AP and other urban organic growing. Please let me know what products are a must have.</p>
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<p>Cheers</p>
<p>I am in the process of putting together several manufacturer specifically for AP and other urban organic growing. Please let me know what products are a must have.</p>
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<p>Cheers</p> The best China source is alib…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-10-02:4778851:Comment:2262432011-10-02T17:27:08.800ZLarry Steadhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LarryStead
The best China source is alibaba.com. You can email the suppliers and get the best quotes. There is a lot of fraud out there, so do due diligence. Don't send western union or with anyone trying to rush you. Different ports are manufacturing meccas for different products. Find out what cities near the port produces what product. Try to find other business people that want to ship different products from that area and each can do a partial container load to complete one container. If you…
The best China source is alibaba.com. You can email the suppliers and get the best quotes. There is a lot of fraud out there, so do due diligence. Don't send western union or with anyone trying to rush you. Different ports are manufacturing meccas for different products. Find out what cities near the port produces what product. Try to find other business people that want to ship different products from that area and each can do a partial container load to complete one container. If you need to contact me you can contact me at support@thunderbirdcages.com What are the specs on your pu…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-07:4778851:Comment:1728322011-08-07T19:31:11.332Zthe mad germanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/themadgerman
<p>What are the specs on your pumps? Are they 110v, 12v?</p>
<p>Heck I bought my 12v bilge pump from Walmart in the fishing section for I think $13.</p>
<p>I contacted the importer in FL, they were looking for orders in 1000 blocks.</p>
<p>But at $13 bucks for now I'm fine.</p>
<p>Besides I haven;t built any for sale nor is there really a big demand in the midwest here, So I try to educate or show as many people as I can, most are truly impressed, even though I built mine for around $800 the…</p>
<p>What are the specs on your pumps? Are they 110v, 12v?</p>
<p>Heck I bought my 12v bilge pump from Walmart in the fishing section for I think $13.</p>
<p>I contacted the importer in FL, they were looking for orders in 1000 blocks.</p>
<p>But at $13 bucks for now I'm fine.</p>
<p>Besides I haven;t built any for sale nor is there really a big demand in the midwest here, So I try to educate or show as many people as I can, most are truly impressed, even though I built mine for around $800 the cost needs to come way down before the average Joe considers it.</p>
<p>Ali Baba, is like the ebay of importers from Asia where you can order or buy direct from China manufacturors, but you have to be very careful, this is where Cary Ma might be able to help maybe?</p>
<p> the mad german</p> What kinda pumps are you look…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-07:4778851:Comment:1724512011-08-07T14:02:41.033ZChi Mahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChiMa
What kinda pumps are you looking for? Specs? Brand?
What kinda pumps are you looking for? Specs? Brand? In the mean time Chris, I'm s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2011-08-07:4778851:Comment:1723542011-08-07T13:12:38.557ZTCLynxhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TCLynx
<p>In the mean time Chris, I'm sure there are companies that get container loads of goods brought to HI from China. I'm sure the real trick is to get in contact with one of the import/export companies that brings those containers in and see if you can get some space on one of them for a few cases of products and see if the import/export company can take care of the logistics for you.</p>
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<p>When all is said and done, you might not save any money over how you are doing it now though,…</p>
<p>In the mean time Chris, I'm sure there are companies that get container loads of goods brought to HI from China. I'm sure the real trick is to get in contact with one of the import/export companies that brings those containers in and see if you can get some space on one of them for a few cases of products and see if the import/export company can take care of the logistics for you.</p>
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<p>When all is said and done, you might not save any money over how you are doing it now though, you might just get the piece of mind that you are not traveling your pumps half way around the world and then back.</p>