Has anyone else tried the mirror trick on their Aerogarden?

Discussion in 'Aeroponics' started by Hank Alvarez, Oct 8, 2010.

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  1. #21 Koi, Oct 20, 2010
    CFL's you will not really have to worrie about the burn, The HPS you do since they are clear. the CFL has a white coating over them so it is not direct light. How many plants do you have?
     
  2. #22 handaman, Oct 20, 2010
    This isn't all that relevant, but the white coating on cfls is actually what lights up. Fluorescent lights work by creating an arc through mercury vapor, this arc gives off ultraviolet radiation. The lights are coated with phosphorous on the inside, which fluoresces under the uv, giving you the light you have.
     
  3. #23 Koi, Oct 20, 2010
    I am not talking about HOW they are mad. Just what can potentally burn them.
     
  4. #24 Hank Alvarez, Oct 20, 2010
    Gentlemen: I'm sold on CFL's. They're cheap to run and I don't like to support the Edison company. The only complaint that I have is the replacement cost through Aerogarden but they have a big sale going on so I'm going to stock up on supplies. I like burning 60 watts of energy as opposed to 600.
     
  5. #25 Koi, Oct 20, 2010
    I am sold on LED's! If I had the money! lol

    Same here though, CFL's are great for smaller grows! :)
     
  6. #26 rigormortis, Oct 20, 2010
    dont get me wrong I use mylar along with using mirrors so im not down talkin mylar at all
     
  7. #27 Hank Alvarez, Oct 20, 2010
    You're absolutely right about us 'small growers.' I only grow enough for me but I live what I grow.
     
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