How to attach reflective material?

papa canna

papa canna

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Anyone here use anything reflective? I just bought some orca grow sheeting, and im not sure about how to attach it to the walls. Duck tape would look pretty ghetto, maybe some velcro strips from the hardware store? I can't really think of anything solid.
 
hotrodharley

hotrodharley

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papa canna said:
Anyone here use anything reflective? I just bought some orca grow sheeting, and im not sure about how to attach it to the walls. Duck tape would look pretty ghetto, maybe some velcro strips from the hardware store? I can't really think of anything solid.
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Stapling?
 
hotrodharley

hotrodharley

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papa canna said:
Anyone here use anything reflective? I just bought some orca grow sheeting, and im not sure about how to attach it to the walls. Duck tape would look pretty ghetto, maybe some velcro strips from the hardware store? I can't really think of anything solid.
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Stapling?Perhaps with a cardboard or heavy paper tab between the stapler and the film.
 
papa canna

papa canna

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I thought about some sort of small fastener but I didn't want to puncture the film in case I ever wanted to move it. Maybe im just being unrealistic at this point?
 
Alienwidow

Alienwidow

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I make duct tape x's. Two small four inch pieces. Make an x over studs. Then use a T50 or 9/16 stapler to stick it to the studs. You really dont have to do it that many times. Three staples per x and your rollin. Then use the duct tape to seal it to the ceiling and floor for light leaks after you spray foam. Add co2, lights, tables, fans, and mini split and tadaaaa
 
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passdadutch

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Use the grip rite nails, then if u pull the nail and move it, u just put the nail in the same spot at least the cap will cover the hole if it's a little off or bigger, instead of staple and tearing or something
 
MrStickyScissors

MrStickyScissors

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mylar or panda film. staple gun. staple that bitch everywhere. tape will come off and you will get pockets of air under the film if you have fans blowing. just staple that shit all over
 
papa canna

papa canna

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MrStickyScissors said:
mylar or panda film. staple gun. staple that bitch everywhere. tape will come off and you will get pockets of air under the film if you have fans blowing. just staple that shit all over
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Has stapling compromised your film if you wished to move or adjust it at some point?
 
garylee

garylee

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I usually paint with white kilz brand paint since it works great at stopping any mold. In the instances where I have had to use panda plastic I used velcro tape to secure it. I put the long pieces on the wall and then I put smaller pieces on the panda. That way I could break it loose and resecure it in a tighter position. It also helps if the piece on the wall is as wide as you can find. It makes it easier to line it up giving you a margin for error. Good luck with your grow.
 
Aeroknow

Aeroknow

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papa canna said:
Aero, how long does your grow take you? Those are very impressive looking plants. Im looking to get into topping but im reading that the more topping you do the more recovery time necessary.
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My bloom rooms are always 12/12, so it's all about the length of time in the veg rooms, depending on the size of plants i'm going for.
Those plants in the pic above had about 6-7 weeks total veg from rooted cut.
1st couple weeks under t5's, then they go under 600w lights, or 1000w DE's dimmed down to 60%.
I pinch the shit out of most strains I grow, when I grow trees. Just the shoots on the very top of the plants. It keeps the plants shorter and puts more tops and branches in the canopy, where it matters.
 
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papa canna

papa canna

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Aeroknow said:
My bloom rooms are always 12/12, so it's all about the length of time in the veg rooms, depending on the size of plants i'm going for.
Those plants in the pic above had about 6-7 weeks total veg from rooted cut.
1st couple weeks under t5's, then they go under 600w lights, or 1000w DE's dimmed down to 60%.
I pinch the shit out of most strains I grow, when I grow trees. Just the shoots on the very top of the plants. It keeps the plants shorter and puts more tops and branches in the canopy, where it matters.
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can you elaborate just a bit on what you mean when you say pinch? are those results not from topping?
 
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