aluminum foil???

NattyDread1978

NattyDread1978

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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?:neutral: will it harm anything?
 
iefresh47

iefresh47

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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

billy4479

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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
 
billy4479

billy4479

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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
 
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