Our friends created a homemade reflector and gave one to us for use with a 400w HPS bulb. It was awesome of them to do it, so we naturally took it. Upon closer inspection though, I have my doubts.
First of all, it is cut from thin plate steel. The inside has no material lining it to reflect the light. There is a sheet of plastic on the bottom that seals it, but it looks warped underneath the bulb. The wiring and socket are in place well, and there is a location to attach a fan to it. Thing is, we aren't going to be messing with our ventilation. So do I have something that is worthwhile, or do I just have a steel box that is going to make the room hotter than it needs to be?
First of all, it is cut from thin plate steel. The inside has no material lining it to reflect the light. There is a sheet of plastic on the bottom that seals it, but it looks warped underneath the bulb. The wiring and socket are in place well, and there is a location to attach a fan to it. Thing is, we aren't going to be messing with our ventilation. So do I have something that is worthwhile, or do I just have a steel box that is going to make the room hotter than it needs to be?
