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Schweed
10-07-2009, 06:05 AM
Hey i am in the process of building my first grow-box out of a hollowed out speaker. I have everything i need to start building except Mylar. I've read that tin-foil and emergency blankets can cause hot-spots. Looked in two garden stores and Lowes /Home depot and couldn't find any. Can't Paint white because i only have access to the speaker through a hole. Would silver Christmas wrapping paper catch fire? I would appreciate any suggestions.

scrumby
10-07-2009, 06:11 AM
use flat white latex water based paint, apply it with a sponge. Surely your arm can get through this "hole" right?

Schweed
10-07-2009, 06:20 AM
Yes it can and a sponge would work for applying it thanks for the idea. Any ideas on the christmas wrapping paper? i would like to use painting as a last resort.

scrumby
10-07-2009, 06:26 AM
What kind of home owners insurance do you have?

Schweed
10-07-2009, 06:30 AM
Haha that big of a fire risk huh? guess ill be grabbing the paint.

scrumby
10-07-2009, 06:43 AM
something like that would distort over time, add the moisture of plant watering and it would be a mess by the first harvest.

Schweed
10-07-2009, 07:00 AM
Okay thanks for the help scrumby.

DreadedHermie
10-07-2009, 07:11 AM
reflectix. :thumbsup:

postmandave
10-07-2009, 10:33 AM
Just do as the as the dude said paint it flat white .Ohhh be carefull of fire!. also what light are you using? And what size is the speaker box.
The Postman

Schweed
10-08-2009, 12:12 AM
Here it is. Thanks for all the feedback