aluminum foil???

[NattyDread1978]

hey guys got a semi small space and im wondering if i should try aluminum foil on the walls to increase reflection from my cfl. is that wise? will it harm anything?

 

[MrStickyScissors]

waste of time. just get sum panda film at the grow store

 

[woodsmaneh!]

No, don't use it.

 

[NattyDread1978]

thanx for the quick answers

 

[wopnasty]

A flat white paint will create enough reflection and no hot spots.

 

[iefresh47]

The percent of light reflected for Aluminum Foil is 70-75%, where as Flat White Paint is rated @ 85-93% reflective. Much more effective.

 

[billy4479]

A flat white paint will create enough reflection and no hot spots.

are cfl's really hot enough to make hot spots ? ive herd you shoudnt use the foil cause it reflects heat but with a cfl would it matter ? ...............either way the sale 4 dollar emergency blankets at wall mart the made from mylar probley your best choice

 

[NattyDread1978]

thanx i'll check it out

 

[NattyDread1978]

yeah home depots got it.....i had it in my hand but had never heard of it so i put it back. woops!

 

[cannabis420420]

foil cause's hot spots in the grow room if you use it

 

[southhhsideee]

wat are hot spts? cuz i use foil

 

[billy4479]

wat are hot spts? cuz i use foil

well as you probley know light come from a wide spectrum one of these being infrared light or a more common name heat ten foil reflects more heat back and less of the PAR spectrum than other things commonly used since the poster is asking about using a cfl i see no problem with it but its written In stone some where i guess thats its a no no