Thread: DIY Reflector?

So its my first grow and I just got a 400 W HPS finally. Was waiting to flower til I got it. I've been using 4 26W CFLs for veg. Now that I got the HPS light, I need some way to make a cheap reflector for it til I can get a proper one (or not, depending on the quality of my DIY reflector). Currently I only have one plant left in my Aerogarden out of 3 to begin with.... it is my first grow, I'm on a budget and I get shit when I can, but shit has gone wrong at points.

And if anyone can explian the 'rep' system and how I +rep folks for helpin me out?

Thanks yall!

Oh PS this particular area is 17"x20" and almost 4 ft tall. The HPS bulb is about 7 inches from the top of the plant.

Originally Posted by PushThaKush

To use the +rep system you just click the scale symbol, the second button on the top right corner of their post window. It should be right above the person's location... Then add a comment if you want then click submit. Tada!!!

Thanks man! +rep haha

Originally Posted by V6Hustle

walmart in the sporting goods get an emergency blanket (its mylar) for like 3 bucks, some tape, and make what u need

What's a good material to use to get the shape? I assume thick ass cardboard ain't gonna cut it since it gets so hot?

Originally Posted by Hobbes

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Apostrophe what is your grow room? CLoset or in a larger room? Dimensions?

The first step is to paint all of the walls and ceiling white or silver, or to put up Reflextic. This will brighten the room considerably.

If you want a ghetto reflector pick up a couple of large aluminum disposable pans or oven liners - you can run a wire over the light and bend a large pan placing it over the wire. You could get creative from there, lacing two pans together with wire if you need a larger reflector; propping up the ends of the pans somehow.





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Don't bother with the rep, but post in this thread how you do things in the end. Pics if possible. Thanks.

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This little area is 17 inches deep, 20 wide, and just shy of 4 feet tall (it was one yardstick length plus about 8 or 9 inches). It's an entertainment center I've messed with a little. Planned on painting it white on the inside tomorrow. The plant was in a different area but I had to move it to make setting up that HPS easier. My next grow will be done right from the start in a much larger area..

Thanks for the aluminum pan idea! Bout to go try that tomorrow! Pics for sure.

Peace

Oh, the little red lamp is just a CFL I'm using as supplementary lighting.

Thanks for the help yall!