Will white trash bags work??
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BudsLoyalty
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white trashbags can cause a burn.
AndyCounts420
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i used white computer paper once. (pinned it to the wall)
BudsLoyalty
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i prefer mylar then.
lacrossebh
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BongJuice
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If he's willing to be thrifty enough to use white trash bags for reflection, then it would be right for me to assume he's using shitty fluorescents.
If he's using shitty fluorescents, then the bulbs have to be right on the tops of the plants. So if that's the case, what difference does it make if he uses any kind of reflective material at all. There would'nt be any reflection anyways if the light is on top of the plant.
If he's using shitty fluorescents, then the bulbs have to be right on the tops of the plants. So if that's the case, what difference does it make if he uses any kind of reflective material at all. There would'nt be any reflection anyways if the light is on top of the plant.
BudsLoyalty
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i think aluminum cans work also .
lacrossebh
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Aluminum Are you fucking crazy mate????
Fucking Hell Aluminum can just give problems for you mate!!!
Ready in the crowFag I have post before you can see what i talk about!
Mate if you whant to have one nice pice off shit you need to put soon money our not gonna work!
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lacrossebh
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Aluminum Foil:
Aluminum foil is no more than 55% reflective - if used, make sure that the dull side is the one that is used to reflect the light. When it becomes creased its reflectivity is even lower (around 35%.) It is also very dangerous to use because it creates hotspots easily, is electrically conductive, and is a fire hazard when it is in close contact with HID lighting. Attaching this to walls is a pain and usually using aluminum tape or glue is the best way. This should only be used as a last resort, and even then its usefulness is questionable.
Mylar:
A highly reflective polyester film that comes in varying thickness, the most common being 1 and 2 mm thick. The 2mm thick mylar while not quite as durable as the foylon, is fairly rugged. The 1mm thick mylar tears fairly easily, so taking it down for cleaning is quite difficult without damaging it in the process. Both types of mylar are able to reflect approximately 92-97% reflective, giving it the potential to be more reflective than foylon, but because foylon is more easily cleaned without damaging it as well as it being harder to crease, foylon usually ends up being slightly more reflective. Important to note is that mylar reflects radiant heat energy just as well as foylon (around 85%), so proper ventilation is necessary if mylar is used in your grow room. Attaching this to walls can be done in a similar fashion as foylon, and the same caution should be used to avoid creating hotspots in your room. The 1mm thick mylar stands a fair chance of being creased or ripped in the process unfortunately, even if Velcro is used to attach to the walls.
take care
Aluminum foil is no more than 55% reflective - if used, make sure that the dull side is the one that is used to reflect the light. When it becomes creased its reflectivity is even lower (around 35%.) It is also very dangerous to use because it creates hotspots easily, is electrically conductive, and is a fire hazard when it is in close contact with HID lighting. Attaching this to walls is a pain and usually using aluminum tape or glue is the best way. This should only be used as a last resort, and even then its usefulness is questionable.
Mylar:
A highly reflective polyester film that comes in varying thickness, the most common being 1 and 2 mm thick. The 2mm thick mylar while not quite as durable as the foylon, is fairly rugged. The 1mm thick mylar tears fairly easily, so taking it down for cleaning is quite difficult without damaging it in the process. Both types of mylar are able to reflect approximately 92-97% reflective, giving it the potential to be more reflective than foylon, but because foylon is more easily cleaned without damaging it as well as it being harder to crease, foylon usually ends up being slightly more reflective. Important to note is that mylar reflects radiant heat energy just as well as foylon (around 85%), so proper ventilation is necessary if mylar is used in your grow room. Attaching this to walls can be done in a similar fashion as foylon, and the same caution should be used to avoid creating hotspots in your room. The 1mm thick mylar stands a fair chance of being creased or ripped in the process unfortunately, even if Velcro is used to attach to the walls.
take care
BigBudBalls
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um, mylar *IS* aluminum. Look it up. (but yes, cans would be dumb)
BigBudBalls
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On the cheap, I've heard people using chip bags turned inside out. ITs supposed to be mylar.
(but then heard a lot of crazy ideas)
The crinkles 'can' cause focused hot spots. But if you ever burned ants in the backyard, you know that the exact distance to be of use is *critical*.
So be gentle with those chip bags. Empty them into a bowl before sparking up.
(but then heard a lot of crazy ideas)
The crinkles 'can' cause focused hot spots. But if you ever burned ants in the backyard, you know that the exact distance to be of use is *critical*.
So be gentle with those chip bags. Empty them into a bowl before sparking up.
stnrnnd
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Make it simple. Go to your local home depot or hydro store and pick up some panda film( black on one side white on the other). Its durable, reflective and cheap( 1$ for a 1ft by 10 ft strip). Make sure you use cardboard under your staples or nails so that it doesnt tear the panda film.
BootyKang669
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I made a home made grow tent just using layers of black trash bags then layers of white trash bags and it works fine for me. I have successfully grown and harvest two times already. Its just like using pada film pretty much.
BudsLoyalty
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offtopic : hahaha bigbud your icon is hilarious @