theoretical super duper reflection chamber

Can I recomend you doing those tests with the mini models but with normal side only reflection? We all know that having no reflection is a bad thing, but that doesn't mean that having the angles and all that would contribute more than normal and floor reflection only enough to make a difference to deal with all the hassle. Sorry if I sound like an asshole party pooper I just wanted to bring it to your attention before you go through the trouble of making a full sized chamber that might end up not really making a big difference at all. Goodluck.

I disagree Crazy dad I think it's a great idea and I've been thinking of something like this for a while.

crazy.....
the pics up above speak for themselves. sure there is reflection from vertical walls but most of that reflection goes down where you dont need it. think of a pool table and how the balls bounce off the banks. light does the same thing.
I read online years ago about a way to make solar panels more efficient. they used white cardboard strips on both sides and angled to reflect the sun. This would not be possible with vertical walls.

oldsanclem,
I have thought about the parabolic idea also but the truth is that my grow is too big for one of those. not to mention that a hot spot would be created from gathering the light and focusing it on a smaller spot. with flat walls the light would just bounce back as is.

Good idea man..but..what's up with the cheapo grow setup, mrabrego?
Water bottles for pots?
And what the hell is the medium you are using?
Bro..hit the reset button on that garden so you are using your new setup with healthy plants!
No offence intended..I just HATE seeing people risk their necks and waste power and time to grow sickly plants...you can easily do better (in fact..you may be trying too hard)

hehehehe...frickin stoners.....

you gotta luv em...... : )

Yeh, that's interesting for the tenth time probably, and I've thought about something like that for my room that's coming together right now. I at first just thought I'd paint the floor a flat white to refect light back up, but then thought better off it. Also thought about how I was going to place my mylar. For me, I think it would be better to just go with a "normal" setup; I'll have enough to keep me busy with the plants.

yeah but if you have time to hang mylar why not hang it from some pieces of cardboard and place at angles???? :thumbsup:

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crazy.....
the pics up above speak for themselves. sure there is reflection from vertical walls but most of that reflection goes down where you dont need it. think of a pool table and how the balls bounce off the banks. light does the same thing.
I read online years ago about a way to make solar panels more efficient. they used white cardboard strips on both sides and angled to reflect the sun. This would not be possible with vertical walls.

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Side and floor reflection is a LOT better than no relfection at all. Your tests were incomplete because you never added what most people have which is side and floor reflection. Try it and you'll see what I mean. Goodluck with your theory though. It would be great if it did in fact made a difference.

smart thinkin ill give that a go