Macgyver CHEAP CFL batwing reflector

Discussion in 'Do It Yourself' started by yogi420, Jan 21, 2013.

  1. #1 yogi420, Jan 21, 2013
    I was looking around the house today for something to make a reflector with... This is what I came up with. Try it out! Took like 20 min and around 5 bucks! (You'll need wire cutters, electric tape,socket, bulb, can, and some string/rope). Careful the can WILL CUT YOU! lol
     

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  2. #2 Vee, Jan 21, 2013
    Good Post ..where does the electrical tape fit in...?
     
  3. #3 yogi420, Jan 21, 2013
    I taped the sharp edges of the can and taped the socket to the can... Thanks!
     
  4. #4 yogi420, Jan 21, 2013
    Oh and I would definitely recommend punching holes in the can to tie the rope. tape didn't quite hold...
     
  5. #5 Vee, Jan 22, 2013
    It would be good to test the reflectivity of this unit compared to one done in flat white or other shades with a lumen meter ..?
     
  6. #6 yogi420, Jan 23, 2013
    im thinking about painting it white...
     

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