aluminum foil impact on 2 20w flouro's

WusSupHoez420

Active Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #1

Im high and going to keep it short and simple....

Just wondering how does it impact on the plants doing so in like my pic rather than if i took the foil off...

I have a pretty big closet note that...

 

guitarzan420

Well-Known Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #2

use mylar or panda film. the foil can cause burning from hot spots.

 

WusSupHoez420

Active Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #3

well wat if it dosent. wat impact will it have on the plants?

 

FoolBloom

Active Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #4

I wouldn't risk burning my plants bro. Although seemingly reflective actually absorbs a hefty percentage of light. Mylar is good. Space blankets or emergency blankets work as we'll,l I'm told, are pretty cheap. Look at camping gear.

 

FoolBloom

Active Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #5

Sorry, possibly burning the plant is the impact it could have

 

WusSupHoez420

Active Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #6

its not going to burn my plants, im telling you.

 

FoolBloom

Active Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #7

Then I wouldn't worry. Its just not as reeflective as other coverings. The hoods on my 1000w hps's are flat white not shiny. Even flat white board is more reflective than foil.

 

jawbrodt

Well-Known Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #8

I used it until i made th swtich to MH/HPS lights, and never had any problems with 'hotspots' burning the plants. I don't think flourescents are capable of that intensity. Anyway...yeah, every little but of light that you reflect on those plants is going to help. Upgrade to some mylar when you get the chance, but for now I'd keep using the foil.

 

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mikegolfer

Active Member

Jan 9, 2010

• #9

plain old styrofoam works decently