is it a good idear to use tinfoil on the walls untill i can get mylar
aamizzo Active Member Jan 7, 2009 #1 is it a good idear to use tinfoil on the walls untill i can get mylar
Cr8z13 Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2009 #2 Depends on who you ask. I wouldn't use the stuff(hot spots, poor reflectivity), but some people do. I prefer flat white paint or b&w poly film.
Depends on who you ask. I wouldn't use the stuff(hot spots, poor reflectivity), but some people do. I prefer flat white paint or b&w poly film.
Reeny Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2009 #3 Space blankets or emergency blankets (different areas call them different things) cost very little. I would think they would be a better option.
Space blankets or emergency blankets (different areas call them different things) cost very little. I would think they would be a better option.
SenorSanteria Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2009 #4 If youre using CFL's, it wouldnt be the end of the world to use foil. I defintely wouldnt do it with HID's though.
If youre using CFL's, it wouldnt be the end of the world to use foil. I defintely wouldnt do it with HID's though.
B Bubba Kushman Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2009 #6 Tin foil is not recomended by experienced growers. Like CR said hot spot and poor reflection. Flat off white paint is much better for reflection!
Tin foil is not recomended by experienced growers. Like CR said hot spot and poor reflection. Flat off white paint is much better for reflection!
Dirtfree Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2009 #7 FDD you should put up that picture everytime someone asks abot tinfoil! LOL