Hanging CFL

I could not find a hub to fit my 125 watt CFL so I have it hanging right now. Does anyone have any suggestions for a reflector that I cann rig to help get more of the light to the plant? thanks

you could find one easily on ebay or something. lots to choose from

yes i use da carton with da hole tha is on da cfl and covert it wiv maylar

very inefficient. the side of the bulb gives off the lion's share of light.

Aluminum pie plate

I dont do reflectors on my cfls, i put the big cfls in the middle and small ones around the plants

i made a reflector out of cardboard and tin foil and works great! used it for my last four grows! check my latest thread to see a pic, easy to make and u can hang it anywhere.. but for bigger bulbs (200w upwards) i prefer just to hang them down, works just as well

That works for me

Thanks for the help. I like the idea of using an aluminum pie plate. I will probably use that for my smaller cfls. as for the bigger one I bought a cheap hub online. That seemed to be the best way to get the most use out of the light

Im all into cheap ghetto grow stuff man... Its too easy to waste big $$$$$$$$'s on something so simple.

My first ever post on any forum, thought I would help you out.

This guy's idea is genius and deserves recognition : http://www.thctalk.com/cannabis-forum/showthread.php?41551-Diy-reflector-for-only-%A33.45p

Another idea is to hang the light or lights vertical in between the plants(not over the plants) when they are flowering. That is the most efficient use of the light. Need to circle the light with several plants and keep them close. That homemade reflector above my post looks to be good and very cheap.

if you want reflectors for your smaller cfls, go to 1000bulbs.com

order some of these.....

they r like 4 bucks a pop and fit up to like 40w cfls +
they have larger ones for bigger cfls too


http://www.1000bulbs.com/category/detachable-aluminum-compact-fluorescent-reflectors/