aluminum foil???

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?

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

No, don't use it.

thanx for the quick answers

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

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

wopnasty said:

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

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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

thanx i'll check it out

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

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

wat are hot spts? cuz i use foil

southhhsideee said:

wat are hot spts? cuz i use foil

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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