what is the optimal hood design?

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paOol

Member

• Oct 4, 2010

• #1

i made a long fixture that holds my 6 CFL lights.

before i make a reflector for it, i'd like to know whats the most optimal for maximum light?

the first model or the second?

 

coopdevillan

Well-Known Member

• Oct 4, 2010

• #2

Bump bump bump. I assume this will opinionated

 

alexonfire

Well-Known Member

• Oct 4, 2010

• #3

You want to have the bulb horizontal. You will need to get a hood that looks similar to the one on the left.
The kind of the right is less efficient and takes up more vertical height.

 

coopdevillan

Well-Known Member

• Oct 4, 2010

• #4

alexonfire said:

You want to have the bulb horizontal. You will need to get a hood that looks similar to the one on the left.
The kind of the right is less efficient and takes up more vertical height.

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Second one is correct as he stated. It horizontal thus distributing lumens more evenly i believe.

 

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paOol

Member

• Oct 4, 2010

• #5

alright, i thought horizontal too.

are there any good guides to making custom hoods?