Can I use tin foil in a grow room?

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by savemeabite138, Jul 18, 2019.

  1. #1 savemeabite138, Jul 18, 2019
    I'll start off by saying that I've heard tin foil will heat up and burn plants but I'm wondering if I can use it to light proof my set up. I'm using a couple 300w led lights that do not get hot or even the slightest bit warm so I'm wondering if I can get away with using tin foil as a reflector.

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  2. #2 Budmiser, Jul 18, 2019
    Foil makes a decent reflector if you wrinkle it up first, and then flatten it back out...that scatters the light to prevent
    'hot - spot' reflections...Those are what can burn leaves in certain spots. But with your leds...shouldn't be anything to worry about...
     
  3. #3 savemeabite138, Jul 18, 2019
    Sweet thanks. So just crumple it up and hang it up?


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  4. #4 Budmiser, Jul 18, 2019
    Tape it to cardboard pieces and position those where you want them to aim correctly ...Takes a little 'Southern Engineering'...LOL
     
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  5. #5 Gruntgrower, Jul 18, 2019
    You would be better off just getting a roll of Mylar. Aluminum foil isn't that reflective only about 55-60%.
     
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  6. #6 Xone92, Jul 18, 2019
    You'd be surprised how cheap you can find mylar some stores have those car window reflectors for literally $5 get a few of those and make em work.
     
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