Is there an easy way to make a reflector?

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izitover820

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #1

Iam looking for a way to make a little reflector or lamp shade type thing for my ML 400w. What kind of materials do I need to buy? Should I get them all at Home Depot? And how much do you think it will run up to be ($$)? This is going to be my first grow, so help me out!!
thanks
-win

 

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izitover820

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #2

sorry i ment to say MH 400w

 

SayNoToDrugs

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #3

Just buy one mate!

And i think you should read this, everything you need to know. Especially for first time growers, it will help alot. Promise. READ IT ALL LIKE 8 TIMES!!!!! Im not kidding, its alot to let soak in.

 

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HippieMan

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #4

Just dont make it too thin, always slicin my fingers on the frickin reflector.

 

SayNoToDrugs

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #5

If you insist on making one, find a slab of thin 1/8' aluminum and bend the middle at 140 degree angle and then in the middle again on ech side

 

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izitover820

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #6

hey thanks saynotodrugs!!!
that really helps out
I mean i would buy one, but iv called all these garden shops around my area and they dont sell them.
and i dont have a credit card so i cant order things online!

 

GNOME GROWN

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #7

mylar and cardboard!!!! works mint and u can reuse the mylar! just get a few cardboard boxes and cut w/e shape u want!..wrap it with mylar! cheap and easy!

 

NappyBwoi91

Active Member

• Jan 17, 2008

• #8

I have my plant in my wardrobe, and i put tinfoil around the walls and there workin fine =]
easiest and quickest thing to do if u ask me lol

 

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dankforall

New Member

• Jan 17, 2008

• #9

tinfoil is bad it makes hot spots and is a fire risk. also it does not reflect the light like you think it does. mylar or flat white paint is best.

 

GNOME GROWN

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2008

• #10

DO NOT USE TIN FOIL..."ALUMINUM FOIL" JUsT LIKE DANKFORALL SAID..IT MAKES HOT SPOTS, AND REFLECTS THE LIGHT AT OBLIQUE ANGLES...that is what i learned from george cerventas ultimate grow dvd! just pick up some mylar its not that expensve!

 

rolln1up

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2008

• #11

I have been using aluminum foil for two years and never a burn spot. It would need a parabolic shap to burn your plant and a wrinkle isn't going to forum that so IMO aluminum foil burning a plant is a MYTH as it hasn't happened to me. PEACE