ShlubbyCosby
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What is the best Mylar available? Can it be found at a home depot?
Questions about Mylar
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Civil.Dis0bedience
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my home depot didnt have it and they looked at me funny when i asked for it. Lowes and home depot sell and insulation styrofoam bored that has a reflective surface on one side very similar to mylar. i think this is the best its what i use http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=55573 its strong as hell you can staple it and it wont rip, you can wash and reuse and keeps my room looking bright.
Brick Top
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Foylon:
A more durable version of mylar, made of spun polyester fabric and reinforced with foil laminate. Foylon is resistant to most solutions, won't tear or fade, and can be wiped or washed clean.
A great solution for growers who are interested in long term use, and though it may be slightly more expensive than mylar, its durability will more than make up for its cost. It has the ability to reflect about 95% of the light and approximately 85% of the heat energy, so a good ventilation system should be used in conjunction with folyon.
A recommended method to attach Foylon to the walls would be using Velcro, as it makes taking it down for cleaning much easier nd reduces the risk of tearing, creasing or bending it. If this is used for your walls, making sure you get it flush with the wall with no pockets of air between it and the wall to prevent hotspots.
Mylar:
A highly reflective polyester film that comes in varying thickness, the most common being 1 and 2 mm thick. The 2mm thick mylar while not quite as durable as the foylon, is fairly rugged. The 1mm thick mylar tears fairly easily, so taking it down for cleaning is quite difficult without damaging it in the process. Both types of mylar are able to reflect approximately 92-97% reflective, giving it the potential to be more reflective than foylon, but because foylon is more easily cleaned without damaging it as well as it being harder to crease, foylon usually ends up being slightly more reflective. Important to note is that mylar reflects radiant heat energy just as well as foylon (around 85%), so proper ventilation is necessary if mylar is used in your grow room. Attaching this to walls can be done in a similar fashion as foylon, and the same caution should be used to avoid creating hotspots in your room. The 1mm thick mylar stands a fair chance of being creased or ripped in the process unfortunately, even if Velcro is used to attach to the walls.
Google either or both and you should find many places to purchase them.
A more durable version of mylar, made of spun polyester fabric and reinforced with foil laminate. Foylon is resistant to most solutions, won't tear or fade, and can be wiped or washed clean.
A great solution for growers who are interested in long term use, and though it may be slightly more expensive than mylar, its durability will more than make up for its cost. It has the ability to reflect about 95% of the light and approximately 85% of the heat energy, so a good ventilation system should be used in conjunction with folyon.
A recommended method to attach Foylon to the walls would be using Velcro, as it makes taking it down for cleaning much easier nd reduces the risk of tearing, creasing or bending it. If this is used for your walls, making sure you get it flush with the wall with no pockets of air between it and the wall to prevent hotspots.
Mylar:
A highly reflective polyester film that comes in varying thickness, the most common being 1 and 2 mm thick. The 2mm thick mylar while not quite as durable as the foylon, is fairly rugged. The 1mm thick mylar tears fairly easily, so taking it down for cleaning is quite difficult without damaging it in the process. Both types of mylar are able to reflect approximately 92-97% reflective, giving it the potential to be more reflective than foylon, but because foylon is more easily cleaned without damaging it as well as it being harder to crease, foylon usually ends up being slightly more reflective. Important to note is that mylar reflects radiant heat energy just as well as foylon (around 85%), so proper ventilation is necessary if mylar is used in your grow room. Attaching this to walls can be done in a similar fashion as foylon, and the same caution should be used to avoid creating hotspots in your room. The 1mm thick mylar stands a fair chance of being creased or ripped in the process unfortunately, even if Velcro is used to attach to the walls.
Google either or both and you should find many places to purchase them.
ShlubbyCosby
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Info is much appreciated
LetricBud
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theres a lot of different types of "Mylar"
One of the most talked about is something called "Sun Film"
Then theres the Cadillac of Reflective surfaces..."Sun Sheets" aka European Pebble Aluminum, German Aluminum, etc. Its the same stuff used for reflectors and such. Supposedly its "95% reflective", and disperses light evenly.
They have 2'x4' sheets of it, but they're like $120-$160 for a 4 sheet pack.
One of the most talked about is something called "Sun Film"
Then theres the Cadillac of Reflective surfaces..."Sun Sheets" aka European Pebble Aluminum, German Aluminum, etc. Its the same stuff used for reflectors and such. Supposedly its "95% reflective", and disperses light evenly.
They have 2'x4' sheets of it, but they're like $120-$160 for a 4 sheet pack.
bigv1976
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It may be good stuff but if I was gonna spend that kind of money to reflect light I would use white paint and buy another light with the left over cash.
Spanishfly
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More money than sense. Buy a roll of aluminium foil and treat yourself to a couple of tarts with the $159 change.
Pureblood89
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tin foil is one of the worst materials for reflective purposes because it crinkles and refracts light randomly.
Spanishfly
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Nobody has made TIN foil for years.
I have been using ALUMINIUM foil as a reflector for ages - for tomatoes, cacti, grapes and MJ - no problems at all.
My method is always to try things out and use what works, ditch what doesn´t.
You talking from EXPERIENCE pureblood, or just repeating garbage you have read????
this is what i'm lookin at for my room.
http://www.orcagrowfilm.com/Articles.asp?ID=151
http://www.orcagrowfilm.com/Articles.asp?ID=151
Pureblood89
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my apologies, i said tin foil instead of aluminum foil, same principle though, crinkles and refracts light unevenly. and those are not my words got that from jcug.
ShlubbyCosby
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are there any stores that might sell it or would it have to be purchased online?
Spanishfly
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Exactly, just repeating crap you have READ.
ShlubbyCosby
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soooooo......
ShlubbyCosby
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Can this be found at a hydro store??
#1accordfamily
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i got mine from ebay u can also get it from a local hydro shop if u have one. from experence u can find mylar cheaper online vs hydro shop.
ShlubbyCosby
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Yeah, a lot of stuff I need is cheaper online but the store is much more convenient.
#1accordfamily
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i went out of town to a hydro store and decided that the online savings are worth them unless you need like ph down or somthing