strangeplains Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 hi folks, was just wondering about making i simple reflector out of wood. thin mdf or ply maybe 6mm. it would obliously be mylar covered and only housing a 125w enviro so heat shouldnt be a prob well im going to make one tomorrow and post the pics, if anything it will give you all a good laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binary Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I have enough trouble moving my tin one about, an MDF one would weigh a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeplains Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 hi pall, i mount all mine on those roller hangin tings, 6mm mdf is reasonably light, butt will post a pic when ive done it, only a prototype obviously, what gets me is the price of normal one with just a few bends in it, major rip off its only for raising seedlings basically so will aim to have an intense as possible downward projection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojum Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I seem to recall someone doing a DIY one with a piece of shiny metal (aluminium, perhaps) a while ago, and it being pretty cheap to do. Sorry, would do a search for it, but I can't be arsed ( sorry, my ma always told me that honesty is the best policy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojum Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 (edited) D'oh browserfart Edited February 25, 2005 by Boojum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeplains Posted February 25, 2005 Author Share Posted February 25, 2005 I seem to recall someone doing a DIY one with a piece of shiny metal (aluminium, perhaps) a while ago, and it being pretty cheap to do. Sorry, would do a search for it, but I can't be arsed ( sorry, my ma always told me that honesty is the best policy). 314646[/snapback] yeah read that too it was a aluminium closure plate and quie flimsy, th weight of the holder and enviro would bend it to fuck (and i havnt got a rivet gun) cheers though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binary Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 th weight of the holder and enviro would bend it to fuck (and i havnt got a rivet gun) cheers though 314653[/snapback] Courtesy of Vlad, "Not if you run a cable tie round the ballast part of the enviro attaching this to the reflector" Sorted mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeplains Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 Courtesy of Vlad, "Not if you run a cable tie round the ballast part of the enviro attaching this to the reflector" Sorted mine. 314655[/snapback] you are on the ball , superb, off to plumbers merchant first thing, many thanks wicked idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binary Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Meant to say, tie the cable tie round the ballast just back from where the glass tubes enter it, drill a hole through the top of the reflector and pass the free end of the tie up through this, tie off with a knot. Wasn't my idea, it was Vlads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobag Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Not a problem at all. I've made a few out of wood in the past and the only worry is hot spots. But with a 125w enviro, that won't be a problem at all. An alternative to mylar coating (which you would have to stretch and secure tight with NO wrinkles) is merely painting it white. Very cheap. That said, I wouldn't bother making them out of wood nowadays. I go to my local iron mongers/ metal workers and buy a 8 foot x 4 foot sheet of mottled aluminium, 1mm thick, for £20 and cut out a load of shades. They also make me up the steel L shaped brackets for the lamp holders for £1.50 each. Jobs a goodun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dohped Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 i made mine out of ply and crisp packets m8, same thing i make all of my enviro reflectors out of. hid i would only use metal for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibannac Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Fucking typical theres me a wondering how am i gonna make a reflector for my enviro's, shall i use wood covered mylar i say to myself NAH best not i says best use metal i says so off i go to pgt's pick up a nice bit of thin metal sheeting ( nice one once again mate ). But would a mylar and wood reflector handle 4 x enviros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cityzen Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 sp if yuo want to use wood go for hardboard cot to size and leave to soak in a bath of cold water until flexible bend and hold in place with cable ties or bend it until you can get a bucket on either end and leave to dry itll stay in that shape it worked for me mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binary Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 But would a mylar and wood reflector handle 4 x enviros? 314749[/snapback] A long as you have a block and tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolz Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 A long as you have a block and tackle. 314800[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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