DIY Reflector(s)????

[Saltgator]

I have a 72 inch hamilton fixture that houses 3 x 250 se mh and 2 x 72 160w super actinic vho's. Looking to keep this fixture housing and wanted ideas on a reflector that will give me the light I need. Looked into spider reflectors, but if I can build something myself, I would like that even better. Any thoughts???

 

[revhtree]

I used the spider reflectors for years. They are not the best but they get the job done and I am no DIY guy at all! LOL!

 

[Saltgator]

Thanks Rev.

 

[mfinn]

I made up some generic lumenarc type reflectors from a pattern.
the link I had doesn't seem to work.
I have it on my pc and it opens there.
Maybe I could email it to you if you are interested.

 

[Saltgator]

Thanks. At this point I'm willing to get anything. My fixture has the white reflection paint inside. Not to good for light distribution imo

 

[mfinn]

I can't seem to send it to you in a pm. The link opens on both my computers.

Maybe someone else knows of the pattern I'm talking about and has a link to the pattern that works here.

 

[lemonyx]

Here's the pattern for LumenArcs
These are mine from the old set-up

these are 14 1/2"x14 1/2"x6 1/2"
I made a pr that are 18"x18"x10" for the new 180gal build (no pic)
and both the smaller ones and the big ones have glass for DE 250w 14k's

 

[Saltgator]

Very nice DIY. Really looks good. I'm in the process of figuring out either go ^^^ that way and build a canopy, or try another route using my fixture I currently have and DYI reflectors inside it. Thanks again

 

[lemonyx]

I wanted to do something different and help alleviate the heat build up from the lights so I went this way

2 of the smaller Lumenarcs and 4x VHO, 2x super white/actinic and 2x actinics

 

[Saltgator]

WOW. Very nice set up and DIY lighting. :bigsmile: