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TheReefGeek 02-15-2006 10:16 PM

DIY Reflector?
 
Anyone made a DIY reflector before?

StirCrazy 02-16-2006 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TheReefGeek
Anyone made a DIY reflector before?

yup.:mrgreen:

Steve

TheReefGeek 02-16-2006 01:35 AM

What kinds of bulbs was it for? What kind of material did you use?

StirCrazy 02-16-2006 12:28 PM

I have made them for VHO, PC, and MH. I would recommend using spectral aluminum and nothing else for a few reasons, one it doesn't corrode, it is way more reflective than anything else, and it is easy to work with.

muck 02-16-2006 02:10 PM

I made my reflector out of flashing.
Its maybe not the best material to use but it gets the job done till I have time to find some better stuff to use. :mrgreen:

TheReefGeek 02-16-2006 02:42 PM

Thanks guys. For now I am going with PFO, if it was summer I would have investigated building my own out of aluminum, maybe next time, would be a fun project.

Static 02-16-2006 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by StirCrazy
I have made them for VHO, PC, and MH. I would recommend using spectral aluminum and nothing else for a few reasons, one it doesn't corrode, it is way more reflective than anything else, and it is easy to work with.


Any hints about where to find the spectral aluminum? I've asked a couple metal suppliers over here, but haven't had any luck yet.

StirCrazy 02-17-2006 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Static
Any hints about where to find the spectral aluminum? I've asked a couple metal suppliers over here, but haven't had any luck yet.

metal supermarket can get it but you pay more. there are several different names for it depending onthe brand. I actualy found a place that will sell me prebent reflectors made of spectral aluminum for a deicent price.. it is a matter of me looking and seeing if they have what I want at the time.

Steve

Bartman 03-02-2006 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by StirCrazy
I actualy found a place that will sell me prebent reflectors made of spectral aluminum for a deicent price.

Steve

Can you tell us the name of this place? :)

StirCrazy 03-02-2006 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartman
Can you tell us the name of this place? :)

Ok wouldn't be cost effective to get it from my place but I can tell you how to find a place of your own :mrgreen:

look in the phone book under lighting contractors and then look for one who specilizes in office lighting upgrades. these reflectors are made for putting into floressent fixtures to increase the light output. they come in various sizes and shapes, so the trick is finding a place that will let you go through them and find what you think you need.

Steve


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