smoking and usage

firsttimernoob · #1 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 08:57 PM

to use or not to use???

everyone weigh in

TheRoeBiz · #2 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 09:29 PM

Well, I've heard its not as bad as people say but why take the chance? Seems silly to me.

s0t7e2m3 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 09:31 PM

I'm not sure about how your trying to use it, but if it's for reflection in the grow room then no. One achieves much better results from mylar or flat white painted surfaces.

ninfan77 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 09:35 PM

It Sucks ass.. dont even think about using it.

You'd be better off painting, using white wall board/panelling, or mylar or black/white plastic (panda film)

Ars moriendi · #5 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 09:41 PM

it's better than a mirror a million times worse than mylar

aluminum as you probably know is used in heatsinks of every shape 'n size

it's great for removing heat (energy) poor at reflecting and overall it's not worth the hotspots it produces unless you have a solid smooth contact between what it's cooling

in other words get off your ass 'n buy some mylar gift wrap cuz it'll do much more good spray adhesived to any flat surface than any foil could

firsttimernoob · #6 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 09:46 PM

well i have acess to some free mylar i just have to drive a wayz to go get it but from what everyone said its a trip well worth taking

Ars moriendi · #7 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 10:10 PM

yep make sure you grab two 'in a can' wonders

spray on adhesive (basically gets tacky so applying it to two surfaces makes a nice smooth connection)

great stuff - foam insulation that expands

the latter is perfect for stopping light leakage or cool breezes in your funky pad come cold weather

Gazymo · #8 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 10:12 PM

i know everyone says that tin foil sucks... but i've been using it since i started and it hasn't hurt any of my plants.. but i'm constantly switching my plants into different positions... i'd use mylar but tin foil works well enough for me to not waste the money to get some lol

toastybiz · #9 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 02:35 AM

Aluminum foil reflects less light than a flat bright white surface.

A flat bright white surface reflects less light than mylar.

kinky19777 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 07:01 AM

id use mylar and just staple it up if you dont want glue everywhere.I only use aluminum foil to make a bowl for the top of a 2 liter when makeing a hood bong.

ISTANDALONE · #11 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 04:20 PM

i've used foil with good results. hot-spots are mainly only a worry if you use hid lights. mylar works great but gets ripped down really easy when cleaning the walls. flat white paint is the easyest in the end, and only a small step down from mylar.

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#1 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 08:57 PM
firsttimernoob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 96	opinions on TIN FOIL to use or not to use??? everyone weigh in

#2 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 09:29 PM
TheRoeBiz Livin' large; like kermit Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 495	Well, I've heard its not as bad as people say but why take the chance? Seems silly to me. __________________

#3 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 09:31 PM
s0t7e2m3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 74	I'm not sure about how your trying to use it, but if it's for reflection in the grow room then no. One achieves much better results from mylar or flat white painted surfaces.

#4 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 09:35 PM
ninfan77 Junk in my trunk Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 652	It Sucks ass.. dont even think about using it. You'd be better off painting, using white wall board/panelling, or mylar or black/white plastic (panda film)

#5 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 09:41 PM
Ars moriendi Hermione's Slave Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,775	it's better than a mirror a million times worse than mylar aluminum as you probably know is used in heatsinks of every shape 'n size it's great for removing heat (energy) poor at reflecting and overall it's not worth the hotspots it produces unless you have a solid smooth contact between what it's cooling in other words get off your ass 'n buy some mylar gift wrap cuz it'll do much more good spray adhesived to any flat surface than any foil could __________________ RIP trees you kicked all forms of non-conventional ass

#6 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 09:46 PM
firsttimernoob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 96	well i have acess to some free mylar i just have to drive a wayz to go get it but from what everyone said its a trip well worth taking

#7 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 10:10 PM
Ars moriendi Hermione's Slave Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,775	yep make sure you grab two 'in a can' wonders spray on adhesive (basically gets tacky so applying it to two surfaces makes a nice smooth connection) great stuff - foam insulation that expands the latter is perfect for stopping light leakage or cool breezes in your funky pad come cold weather __________________ RIP trees you kicked all forms of non-conventional ass

#8 (permalink) 06-12-2007, 10:12 PM
Gazymo Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 38	hmm i know everyone says that tin foil sucks... but i've been using it since i started and it hasn't hurt any of my plants.. but i'm constantly switching my plants into different positions... i'd use mylar but tin foil works well enough for me to not waste the money to get some lol

#9 (permalink) 06-13-2007, 02:35 AM
toastybiz keep it green Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,886	Aluminum foil reflects less light than a flat bright white surface. A flat bright white surface reflects less light than mylar. __________________ toastybiz Grandpa's grow guide ~ Vokal's grow guide ~ Diagnosing problems ~ Purilite's basic light guide Germination ~ Sid's do's and dont's ~ Buying seeds online head-to-head test Glossary of grow terminology ~ unoit's bubble hash method ~ Another hash method GC Forum Rules ~ NORML: MJ and the law

#10 (permalink) 06-13-2007, 07:01 AM
kinky19777 Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 507	id use mylar and just staple it up if you dont want glue everywhere.I only use aluminum foil to make a bowl for the top of a 2 liter when makeing a hood bong.

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#11 (permalink) 06-13-2007, 04:20 PM
ISTANDALONE save the roaches! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: beautiful southern vermont Posts: 1,654	i've used foil with good results. hot-spots are mainly only a worry if you use hid lights. mylar works great but gets ripped down really easy when cleaning the walls. flat white paint is the easyest in the end, and only a small step down from mylar. __________________