My $23 dollar cool tube

Quick and easy

anyone think i should paint the reflector white?

how big of a light are u puttin in it?

Using a 250 hps

great post but is it me or did you use duct tape on something that would get extremely hot? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

High temp metal tape.

have u tried it with the light in there? seems like the light would be to heavy for the plumber tape to keep the light from just laying on the bottom of the bake around.
and its hard to see from the pic but it looks like youve put tape on top of the cool tube to direct the light better. is that what youve done?

A cheap oven liner.. I have had no problems with the bulb dropping down..

well lets find out how it works.

Do you think white spray paint would work better on that "reflector"

i got my bake a round on e bay for 10 bucks,,,lol,,cost 20 to ship,,so already ya beat me in price,,when mine is ready,,I'll show ya,,good DIY job

Keep on Growin

HoLE

It would definitely help you avoid hot-spots, the diffusion of light will be more even if you paint it. Personally I would leave it clear and use a wider reflector