So I made a reflector out of Roofing Coil. *pics*

Buddy had some coil left over and I decided to take a cut from it. I have never formed metal before so I know it looks like the backside of an aids infested tranny lol

No but really this seems to be a great material for a reflector. It's thin and kinda flimsy but stout enough. The white inside coating isn't very white anymore so I'm going to slap a coat or two of wall paint on it.

I still have to rig my lights inside somehow. Feel free to add suggestions as to how I should go about this pln to use cfls and regular wire sockets so I'm kinda stumped.

Anyways, here's the pics

kewl idea.

Don't forget to vent

https://www.rollitup.org/introduce-yourself/30090-1st-grow-since-1979-a.html

I was just thinking about a way to vent it a little while ago. Trying to think where they're needed and how to cut them

Nicely done!

Take a look at my gallery and journal - I've got 2 150W HPS counterweight balanced aircooled hoods that I built.

The seams are sealed with aluminum foil tape - easy, yet strong enough.

I was at home depot the otherday in the ductwork section, and saw a metal bending jig - it was like a foot long and helped make long, straight bends. It was like 12 bucks...

That jig and a pair of snips is about all you need.

And careful planning....

Thanks.

I have it all done now. Pics coming tomorrow or the next. It looks ghetto but it will serve its purpose even more than I had originally thought. I do need better bulbs and that will come later.

I feel like an idiot because I don't know how to find your gallery lol

o'rly said:

Thanks.

I feel like an idiot because I don't know how to find your gallery lol

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Should be on the rt side of this post - opposite the avatar. At least on my screen it is...

Nice setup. Is there any way I could get you to take a couple close up of those sockets?

Sure - see attached. Each was made from a 12 x 12in square of 22 ga. sheet metal. I picked them up at my local hardware store for a buck a piece I think. Attached to a piece of scrap wood w/ screws. I hot glued the hose on, then foamed it into place. The foam is pretty adhesive, and cures pretty rigid.

Each hood is counterbalanced with a weight and hung from the top with eye screws and nylon cord. Each hood can be smoothly placed at any height

don't ya just love the level of DIY that comes out in these forums....its awesome!

I meant the sockets that your cfl's are in. where can I get some like that?

https://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-pics/file.php?n=9195&w=o

Those are just regular lamp sockets - they have the wires attached already. I just attached them to blocks of wood to get them mounted horizontal. I think I used cable ties.

They look like zip ties. Nice setup.

I was seeing it different. I think I need glasses.