help with reflection +rep

[sourhaze]

hello everyone i just wanted to know what can i use for reflection other than painting my walls white n mylar like something i can buy from walmart or home depot or something thanks!!

 

[scroglodyte]

emergency blankets........the silver ones. any Walmart

 

[sourhaze]

how much are they n are they big

 

[scroglodyte]

2$.................blanket-sized

 

[scroglodyte]

like.........4' x 6'

 

[sourhaze]

thanks scrog +rep

 

[scroglodyte]

you got it...........i use spray adhesive to put it up, but some just tack it up

 

[sourhaze]

i might just tack it less hassle lol

 

[scroglodyte]

plywood is a bitch to tack to. get good tacks

 

[sourhaze]

yeah i have some in the tool box lol

 

[lagarrettBLUNT]

yeah^ ive seen people get SUPER anal about the whole white/mylar thing and get like pots that are white, fixtures that are white. Anything white lol kinda a little much but can't argue with that it probably helps light

 

[scroglodyte]

reflective walls save a LOT of light. i place reflectors in the corners (old pie pans). if i'm paying for them lights, i'm gonna be tight with the light. looking in my box is like starin' at the sun.....lol.

 

[sourhaze]

lol word i wanna get my moneys worth lol or should i say lights worth lol

 

[lagarrettBLUNT]

what lighting are you planning to use

 

[sourhaze]

a mixture of cfls n a 150 watt hps

 

[researchkitty]

a mixture of cfls n a 150 watt hps

Reflectivity of light in a grow op generally requires a suitable sized grow op. Yours is more or less a hobby sized grow. While white walls or mylar are really nice, I'd focus more on the extra / better wattage lights.......

 

[sourhaze]

well my grow room isnt tha big is like 6ft tall n 4 ft wide what watt u think can cover that

 

[researchkitty]

well my grow room isnt tha big is like 6ft tall n 4 ft wide what watt u think can cover that

Honestly, you can fit a 1000w HPS lamp in there. They cover a 4x4' area. Maybe another 400w just for fun next to it.

 

[+ WitchDoctor +]

Here ya go, this is what I wrap my tent frames with. It's at least 90% reflective. https://www.htgsupply.com/Product-10-Foot-by-25-Foot-sheet-of-Black-&-White-Poly---6-mil.asp

 

[unohu69]

150' x 9' roll of tyvek house wrap. 87$ at home depot. a lifetime supply. I wont use anything else now. its just to easy. If you know any contractor buddys, they probly can score you some leftovers for free.