Reflectors???

[Sir Crop Alot]

I'm looking into doing a DWC set-up after my outdoor grow has finished and was looking for peoples opinions on what you think is the most appropriate reflector would be for a room with 4 Large/Tall plants probably around (room size 2mx2m or 2.5mx2.5m)

 

I'm planning on running 2 lights, and I'd prefer to stick with 2x600HPS or smaller if possible.

 

Im only a beginer so please bear with me ...... be gentle, it's my first time ::

[Guest jjfto]

algae is a big problem for DWC in aus because of our temps. epecialy this time of year. i would get myfelf a couple of cool tubes if i was you. as for reflectors. anything will do. anything from ablite is good.

[Sir Crop Alot]

My room will be temperature controlled and the tubs will be black and coated to eliminate light and minimise the chances of algae.

 

As far as reflectors go, I'm more concerned about type rather than brand eg. chinamans hat, deep dish, adjust-a-shade etc.

Edited November 21, 2005 by Sir Crop Alot

[everest]

yea jifto's right ...... reflectors are not that important , ventilation is tho

[Sir Crop Alot]

I understand that, but there is obviously reflectors that are better suited than others. I appreciate the advice but what I'm looking for is reflector advice at this stage

[Ozzy420]

Hey Sir Crop, i think most reflector do all the same job, my self i dont like the chinamans hat type, as i am growing in wardrobe i am useing a small bat wing type of reflector, but imo thay do pretty much the same job as each other...

[Sir Crop Alot]

Thanx ozmade I was taking a sqiz on Hyro-Aqau-Pet's site and he says one of those batwing reflectors are the second best unit on the planet So then I'm thinking .... :scratchin well I wonder what he thinks the best is ::

[Ozzy420]

Yer diffrent stroks for difrent fokes sir crop, look at what u think would do best for u in the area u have, if u can get away with useing the bigger ones to spread the light a little more in the area u have go for it.

 

With ya ballest mate have a hunt around hock shops and cashconvetors and placers like that and u should be able to pick up a 400w hps for under 100 bux then spend another $20 and have it look at by a sparky to make sure it safe, the extra $$$ u will save getting a 2nd hand one u can spent on getting other stuff u need for your setup, have a look on ebay as well u can get some cheap lights on there as well from time to time...

Edited November 21, 2005 by ozmade

[Sir Crop Alot]

Thanx mate, if I can't find decent second hand equipment I'll lash out and buy it new but as you say, if I can save a few hundred bucks on lighting it can be spent on improving other areas.

[Sir Crop Alot]

Could someone please explain the difference between "Avenger Wing" and "Defender Wing" coz I can't see any difference in the pics I've seen.

 

Is it just that one has a silver reflector and the other is a white reflector?

Edited November 23, 2005 by Sir Crop Alot