Putting an aluminum can over my CFL's?

[Hennessy1414]

I've seen a couple people on this forum that had a beer can cut out on both ends and tapped over a cfl to increase reflectiveness. Is that worth it or even worth while? :rastasmoke:

[Hennessy1414]

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[soobie05]

I think if u do that u sjouke buy some weather resistant foil tape i believe iys like 16 bucks at home depot. but its good for temps 35-136 or something lik that. i was thinking about doing thr same any other suggestions?

[SantaClawz]

Most people will tell you not to use aluminum as a reflector. But its better then no reflector I say. I used the foil tape and it works wonderfully, one layer if enough on your reflector or what not, it completely traps the light. You can buy a huge roll at walmart for 7 bucks tops. As for reflectors ive seen people use small tuppawear bins for singles and doubles. Or you can make one big one with a big bin. Thats what I have done, yet to actually grow anything with it yet tho. We'll see.