Reflectors

[Trex]

Hey all,

I've got my 600w hps in a 1.2x1.2x2.0 tent and have a standard reflector. Would I benefit from a different type of reflector? Others have mentioned parabolic reflectors. What's everyone's thoughts?

Cheers

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[bigbadbillybob]

yes definite advantage to be had with either parabolics or adjustawing type reflectors, more light towards the plants and less to the side walls of the tent imho.
i use adjustawings personally.

i found the parabolics bulky and just got in the way a bit more, but they work well and give a decent spread of light, even if they are a pain in the arse to put together

[Trex]

Yes , as per our convo yesturday .

With a 4ft tent , you would want a 42" reflector at naximum . Reason is to allow airflow to go up wards . Any larger and that heat will stay trapped at canopy level


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[Trex]

100cm parabolic will do you very nice in that space.

[Trex]

pretty much every parabolic runs hps vertically.
standard shades lose loads of light out the sides due to thier smaller size.

[Trex]

pretty much every parabolic runs hps vertically.
standard shades lose loads of light out the sides due to thier smaller size.

yes precisely , i had a big horizontal cool hood 600w hps and i couldnt quite cover a 4x4' area . 3x3 was more fitting imo .

hirizontal do throw out more LUX but its concentrated in one spot , parabolic all the way

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