Reflectors
I think the reason why people don't use mirrors is because it cracks under the intense heat.
I've tried mylar but I found it awkward to try and stick it inside the canopy. Plus it seems to contort with the heat after awhile. I could never get it to remain flush against the surface.
Instead I went with a product by 3M called Spectralum(or something like that). I picked up a sheet for about $30-40 CDN (5' x 1') from a lighting wholesaler. Pretty effective (~96% Reflectivity) but because it is a coated aluminum surface it's hard to clean when salt creep and water spots get's on to it.
[ 07 December 2001: Message edited by: Sparrow ]
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