Is my growth stunted?

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

the only good this to use as reflectors is those solar emergency blankets

[daihashi]

the only good this to use as reflectors is those solar emergency blankets

Aren't those the same as just Mylar Sheets. Are they more rigid so they keep their shape easier?

If not then I'll just use Mylar and cardboard I guess to build a ghetto reflector.

Do you think this was money wasted, going from T-12 to the CFLs? Watt usage is the same, just more lumens concentrated over a smaller space.

Total Cost was about $70.

[daihashi]

Aren't those the same as just Mylar Sheets. Are they more rigid so they keep their shape easier?

If not then I'll just use Mylar and cardboard I guess to build a ghetto reflector.

Do you think this was money wasted, going from T-12 to the CFLs? Watt usage is the same, just more lumens concentrated over a smaller space.

Total Cost was about $70.

grr.. think I screwed up again. After more searching I probably should've bought the Daylight bulbs instead of these bright whites. They're not in the optimal color tempature range.

I figured they would be the same as the cool whites, but they're actually only 3500 on the color scale.

Daylights are closer with 5500. Going to see if I can exchange these even though I've opened them

[daihashi]

Replaced all lights with "daylight" CFL's.. Lumens are lower though, only 13000, but this is spread out over a 15" x 15" area.

I plan on buying some mylar (saw some at the hydro store for 19 bucks.. massive roll) and make a reflector as well as completely enclose the 15"x15" area to make sure I'm getting the most out of my light.

Estimated Lumen output is 13000 now instead of 16000, estimated color is 6000-6500. Luckily home depot took back the open packaged lights and let me exchange them.

These lights are pretty blue. Going to search the forums to see how close to keep cfl's to plant tops, but if someone wants to post a quick reply I'd appreciate it.

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

they are the same as mylar