Cfl Reflector...
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4train2wreck0
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i have a six bulb reflector that i built...i used cardboard, duct tape, and mylar with a few other supplies to help hang it.
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4train2wreck0
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yeah yeah yeah haha i know but this was a quick, easy, cheap way to do it. to modify this you can have other cardboard peices vertically with the sockets going through it horizontally...if that makes any sense
4train2wreck0
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hardware stores carry them although they might be hard to find so ask someone who works there
Ifishdizzy
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Mr. Bud, Saw this earlier but had to chew on it for a bit.
I think if'n it were my project I would use 1/4" ply, 2 pieces about 16 inches long and 10" wide, and use a 16" 2x2 for a center beam. Just attach one panel to connecting sides of the 2xx4 and ya got a good frame that will last ya, and is about at the proper angle. Since I haven't tried this yet, if the "wings" are at too acute an angle you could easily place washers between the 1/4 ply piece and the 2x2 and run your screws through them, increasing the span of the reflector...(screws will make it "storable" of you ever need to place it in a drawer or out of the way) Should be lightweight enough not to require add'l support for the "wings".
Cover the wings and bottom frame with Mylar (I would try the diamond shape stuff as an experiment, but would likely go with the standard mylar (based on the tests results I've seen on-line.) Watch the angle though, as you want that light on your plants and not spreading too far.
Couple small eye-bolts on each end of the top to suspend it from, mount your CFL array to the center beam and you are all set.
Best I can come up with in a few hours. Working with reflector designs is a part of growing I'm interested in getting into as I learn more...using less wattage and getting more of the right colored lumens in the right spot is always good...
Dizzy
I think if'n it were my project I would use 1/4" ply, 2 pieces about 16 inches long and 10" wide, and use a 16" 2x2 for a center beam. Just attach one panel to connecting sides of the 2xx4 and ya got a good frame that will last ya, and is about at the proper angle. Since I haven't tried this yet, if the "wings" are at too acute an angle you could easily place washers between the 1/4 ply piece and the 2x2 and run your screws through them, increasing the span of the reflector...(screws will make it "storable" of you ever need to place it in a drawer or out of the way) Should be lightweight enough not to require add'l support for the "wings".
Cover the wings and bottom frame with Mylar (I would try the diamond shape stuff as an experiment, but would likely go with the standard mylar (based on the tests results I've seen on-line.) Watch the angle though, as you want that light on your plants and not spreading too far.
Couple small eye-bolts on each end of the top to suspend it from, mount your CFL array to the center beam and you are all set.
Best I can come up with in a few hours. Working with reflector designs is a part of growing I'm interested in getting into as I learn more...using less wattage and getting more of the right colored lumens in the right spot is always good...
Dizzy
neverever
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The cfls which are longer and straight go sideways but the spiral ones like that give most light straight down. Well at least thats what it said on the box.
Ifishdizzy
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Mr. Bud,
Think my design, above, is usable? I need to make one myself in the next few days, so that is likely the design I'll use and of course, will take pics and document the production...
Think I'll use 20" wide pieces for the wings of the hood to start with..to give better coverage in the area desired. Won't know till I try it, and they can always be adjusted later if needed.
Dizz
Think my design, above, is usable? I need to make one myself in the next few days, so that is likely the design I'll use and of course, will take pics and document the production...
Think I'll use 20" wide pieces for the wings of the hood to start with..to give better coverage in the area desired. Won't know till I try it, and they can always be adjusted later if needed.
Dizz
Ifishdizzy
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You should be able to buy the socket splitters at Home Depot or any big hardware/home improvement store. I think I'll use a couple short vanity array's, each holding 3-4 bulbs as was recommended by another poster to the site.its more the part on wiring them all together and using/ where to buy the Y splitters in such...but yes from what you wrote i can tell you are tryin to accomplish what i ami also will be doing this the next few days so keep me posted
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Ifishdizzy
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