tuxseedo Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hey guys. I've been considering the parabolic route and even the doubled up version (once i obtain a 2nd HPS kit) for my 1.2m tent but after reading a thread on Hood Orientation in the lighting section right here at uk420 i'm no longer so sure. Are they really less efficient than the gull-wing type reflector due to the bulb being vertical?I'd only ever read good things about going the parabolic route until i read the afore mentioned thread on hood orientation.I'm assuming the quality of the reflectivity on the Parabolic is a factor but whats the general consencous here?....gull-wing or parabolic? And if the latter is there a certain brand that's known to be a good hood?Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest w33jy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 im just about to buy a parabolic shade or a mantis shade but was 90% sure I was going with the parabolic till I read same thing confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Sanctuary~ Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Parabolic all day long, what thread are you referring too? I've run quite a few different shades and the parabolic shades are the business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Sanctuary~ Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Parabolic all day long, what thread are you referring too? I've run quite a few different shades and the parabolic shades are the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxseedo Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Parabolic all day long, what thread are you referring too? I've run quite a few different shades and the parabolic shades are the business. This one here m8. http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?app=tutorials&article=336 @w33yj.....Funnily enough i was considering the parabolic or mantis types too. Both look a bit better than the standard cheapo ones i currently have. I suppose i should really just finish this first attempt before i go upgrading things eh... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Sanctuary~ Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well from my own experience I prefer the light spread of parabolic shades, the heat is dispersed more efficiently and you can get the shades very close to the canopy, getting the canopy as close with a horizontal reflector would require an air cooled shade. I'm running three euro reflectors until I have money for some Gro-stars, euro reflectors suck, hotspots and a shit light spread, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harris tweed. Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've run horizontal reflectors & paras & IME paras win hands down for the reasons @@~Sanctuary~ has commented on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxseedo Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've just realized that you can get parabolics that allow for either horizontal or vertical bulbs so that's what I'll maybe go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest w33jy Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 This one here m8. http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?app=tutorials&article=336 @w33yj.....Funnily enough i was considering the parabolic or mantis types too. Both look a bit better than the standard cheapo ones i currently have. I suppose i should really just finish this first attempt before i go upgrading things eh... :-) maybe but if you can afford it why not ATB bud with whatever you decide think I will go para tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbidmonkey182 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hey guys Im thinking of upgrading to a parabolic is it worth the money do you guys reckon? N what size (not watt) for a 1x1x2 tent? Cheers guys take it easy :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trichead Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Defo worth it mate i rock a 1m un tht same space no issues man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbarto 666 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 i`m thinking of swapping my cool tube for a sunking parabolic reflector but not sure which one to go for,the white powder coated one or the silver hammer tone one.any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 i`m thinking of swapping my cool tube for a sunking parabolic reflector but not sure which one to go for,the white powder coated one or the silver hammer tone one.any recommendations? I think it comes down to which one you think looks better, I believe they both perform as well as each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catfish Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 ok at the moment im kinda stuck with 60x60 cm height isnt an issue cos i train the fuck out of my girls . so i cant get a parabolic shade, is there any i should be using or shall i stick with my normal barn reflector or whatever they are called ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This might be a stupid question, but do the various paras on sale come flat-packed? There's no way I'm getting anything 1m square into my grow room, it's not a problem once in though. I've only got a hatch as access. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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