CFL Reflector?

[teamfdn]

I read the el cheapo lighting sticky and I've decided for my first grow that I will take "psteve's" advice and use the clamp lamp with four cfl's. In the post he mentions a reflector for this setup but never elaborates more on it. Has anyone had any success with a homespun reflector for this setup? Does anyone have any ideas? BTW, my dimensions for the box are 2' wide by 2' deep.

teamfdn Reviewed by teamfdn on 05-08-2008. CFL Reflector? I read the el cheapo lighting sticky and I've decided for my first grow that I will take "psteve's" advice and use the clamp lamp with four cfl's. In the post he mentions a reflector for this setup but never elaborates more on it. Has anyone had any success with a homespun reflector for this setup? Does anyone have any ideas? BTW, my dimensions for the box are 2' wide by 2' deep. Rating: 5

[teamfdn]

Seriously? There's that many people lurking these boards and not one with a clue on this?

[teamfdn]

Well, since no one wants to give me any input on this idea, I've decided to just paint the inside of my cabinet flat white. I planned on having a daily grow log, but the lack of help is making me a little reluctant to do so. It's not like I'm being lazy here, I've been all over these boards looking for a homemade cfl reflector design and have yet to find one.

[Roughrider]

IMO, you're a lot better off using good reflective surfaces on your walls than trying to make a reflector. If you're really concerned about losing light in that way, just buy four 10" clamp lights (they come with a very good reflector) at Wal-Mart and put Y-sockets in. You can get about 13000-14000 lumens out of that type of setup, and it will run you less than $70 total. Ideally, you'd have another two lights hanging between plants for under canopy coverage. It makes a huge difference with CFLs.

[teamfdn]

I stopped by a home improvement megastore today. They told me that a semi-gloss white would reflect more light than a flat white. Anyone have experience with this?

[anbesol]

If you Read and Search The boards You Will Find your answers there. That is the main reason no one is responding... dont bother with the reflector. just get a white room...i used to grow with them. read the boards you will find pics of the same grow setups

[psteve]

Semi gloss paint can cause hot spots. Use the flat white.
You can make a reflector out of an aluminum turkey pan from the grocery store. If you want to get fancy, use some white enamel spray paint. :thumbsup:

[bowloffun]

Go to your local sporting goods store and buy one of those emergency blankets. They are a highly reflective thin sheet and work very well for me.

[stinkyattic]

A grower's most important intangible tools are patience and creativity.
Economy sized coffee can. Tinsnips. Flat white spray paint. Go ahead... INVENT!

[italian04]

of anyone on this forum...stinky ur advice is the best. an intelligent resource :thumbsup: