**DIY** HID/CFL Combination Reflector - Growroom Lighting - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

03-09-2009, 07:15 AM

A lot of us smaller growers like to add supplement CFLs to our HID grow lights. I have a 150w HPS and I needed a way to add extra lumans to the far corners of the cab. I needed some way to mount the CFLs and keep them as close to the plants, but I have never seen anybody build them into a hanging reflector. So I set off to change that.

First, I aquired a large piece of sheet metal and cut it to 36" x 20".

Then, I clamped a piece of wood where I wanted to make a bend, like shown:

I mimicked popular commercial reflectors, except I left a foot of sheet metal on both sides for the CFLs:

I made some releaf cuts four inches deep into the sides, then bent the side inward to get some more reflection.

Here are the sockets for the CFL's (I originially had them wired in series, but I quickly learned that CFLs don't like that...)

Next, I attached a ceramic socket for the HPS and two brackets to hang it, and the reflector is done!

I hope this can help those who are looking for a neat way to combine their HPS bulb and CFLs into one hanging unit. This is not very hard to build, but you do need a few common tools and knowledge of wiring. If you guys have any questions I'll be happy to answer them. I'm very happy with it and I'm sure my plants feel the same way!

03-09-2009, 07:20 AM

That is an awesome reflector.

Thanks a lot for posting. You have some skills with that sheet metal my friend.

stickyickyicky · 03-09-2009, 07:21 AM

Sweet Cozy! K+ sorry if i steal ur # 3 post! but had to jump on it!

Edit: i have that same tape measure!

White · 03-09-2009, 10:03 AM

Love it! good job man. I've been thinking I might need to do this sometime. If I do, I'll know who to talk to.

Peace,
White

pontiac · 03-09-2009, 02:12 PM

Is THAT......................... SUM DIY??????????

Strains · 03-09-2009, 02:20 PM

THAT is some serius DIY skills, amazing!

03-09-2009, 07:32 PM

Thanks guys!

Joey Roastbeef · 03-09-2009, 08:56 PM

thats pretty cool. kudos

Gunnarguchi · 03-12-2009, 03:00 AM

thats a very impression project there
the bends in the middle looks very hard to make

ZEROorDIE · 03-12-2009, 06:56 PM

theyre not that difficult, its really all about the order you do them as some, once completed will prevent you from making others

I like your custom break for bending it, may i suggest polishing the inside of the reflector if its not, it looks like sheet steel

03-09-2009, 07:15 AM	#1
Cozy Amnesia Guest Posts: n/a	DIY HID/CFL Combination Reflector A lot of us smaller growers like to add supplement CFLs to our HID grow lights. I have a 150w HPS and I needed a way to add extra lumans to the far corners of the cab. I needed some way to mount the CFLs and keep them as close to the plants, but I have never seen anybody build them into a hanging reflector. So I set off to change that. First, I aquired a large piece of sheet metal and cut it to 36" x 20". Then, I clamped a piece of wood where I wanted to make a bend, like shown: I mimicked popular commercial reflectors, except I left a foot of sheet metal on both sides for the CFLs: I made some releaf cuts four inches deep into the sides, then bent the side inward to get some more reflection. Here are the sockets for the CFL's (I originially had them wired in series, but I quickly learned that CFLs don't like that...) Next, I attached a ceramic socket for the HPS and two brackets to hang it, and the reflector is done! I hope this can help those who are looking for a neat way to combine their HPS bulb and CFLs into one hanging unit. This is not very hard to build, but you do need a few common tools and knowledge of wiring. If you guys have any questions I'll be happy to answer them. I'm very happy with it and I'm sure my plants feel the same way!
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03-09-2009, 07:20 AM	#2
fully baked Guest Posts: n/a	That is an awesome reflector. Thanks a lot for posting. You have some skills with that sheet metal my friend.
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03-09-2009, 07:21 AM	#3
stickyickyicky This is WEED college... Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 343	Sweet Cozy! K+ sorry if i steal ur # 3 post! but had to jump on it! Edit: i have that same tape measure! __________________ Sticky's Micro GROW PC FAN - 19volt laptop converter Sticky's Stealth dresser and hidden clonecab Sticky murders clones *(M.U.R.D.A.)MEMBER*
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03-09-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
White Whatsoever a Man soweth... Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 319	Love it! good job man. I've been thinking I might need to do this sometime. If I do, I'll know who to talk to. Peace, White __________________ Cab of Dreams ~ 110 plant SoG w/ HPS Inside DrBuds Lab ~ Every 48 Hours Official DIY Link-O-Rama Organics for Beginners
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03-09-2009, 02:12 PM	#5
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03-09-2009, 02:20 PM	#6
Strains Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 188	THAT is some serius DIY skills, amazing!
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03-09-2009, 07:32 PM	#7
Cozy Amnesia Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys!
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03-09-2009, 08:56 PM	#8
Joey Roastbeef Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: new jerus Posts: 50	thats pretty cool. kudos
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03-12-2009, 03:00 AM	#9
Gunnarguchi Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: In Denmark behind a proxy Posts: 1,572	thats a very impression project there the bends in the middle looks very hard to make
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03-12-2009, 06:56 PM	#10
ZEROorDIE Do Not Piss Off the Tots Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast; U.S.S.A Posts: 350	theyre not that difficult, its really all about the order you do them as some, once completed will prevent you from making others I like your custom break for bending it, may i suggest polishing the inside of the reflector if its not, it looks like sheet steel
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