Jeramy Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I am just wondering about using mirrors ar reflectord for a diy lighting set up I see most all are some type of polished metal or caoted plastic. But I dont see people using mirros and was wondering if there was a reason for that besides cost or what? But it does seem that a mirror would be the most reflective surface you could get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Batwings are fairly cheap if your looking to get into a basic setup. I have one laying around in my garage if you want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugenereef Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Heat!!! That's one reason you don't want to use mirrors. The metal reflectors radiate heat from the other side, but glass does not!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Heat!!! That's one reason you don't want to use mirrors. The metal reflectors radiate heat from the other side, but glass does not!! I was going to say that but wasn't sure how heat would disapate off the glass. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Ah that makes sense thank you =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Metal reflectors may be easily bent into complex shapes economically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titus'reef Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 and also on some mirrors the coating will just melt if it get's too hot. I've seen that before on some projects i did before (non reef related) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 And don't forget glass is heavy and you would need to make a metal frame to house it. These are DIY by me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Awsome how did you make those =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 or you can buy my last lumenMax elite for $80.00 http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?29542-PERFECT-LumenMax-Elite-%96-Mogul-HOOD-AND-400-WT.GALAXY-ELECTRONIC-BALLAST-F-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Jeramy I made a pattern for them and have two sizes the x-lrg which is 18"x18"x8.5" and the smaller is the std 14.5"x14.5"x7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 If you want some DIY reflectors similiar to Wanareef's hit me up, I have a pair in my garage. I'm never going to use them. There is another fundamental reason people do not use mirrors, they simply do not reflect enough. I am a photographer by trade and come across many lighting scenario's for the work I do. If I need to bounce a light off the wall and there is a mirror there, I take the mirror down. There actual light reflection is not so good, and it is not as focused as other surfaces IMO. i have tested this with light meters and can go into it more then you want to if you like, but mirrors are good for reflecting images, not light IME. If you just need the reflectors, you should stop by, I'm never going to use them and they have been on my shelf for over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 If you want some DIY reflectors similiar to Wanareef's hit me up, I have a pair in my garage. I'm never going to use them. There is another fundamental reason people do not use mirrors, they simply do not reflect enough. I am a photographer by trade and come across many lighting scenario's for the work I do. If I need to bounce a light off the wall and there is a mirror there, I take the mirror down. There actual light reflection is not so good, and it is not as focused as other surfaces IMO. i have tested this with light meters and can go into it more then you want to if you like, but mirrors are good for reflecting images, not light IME. If you just need the reflectors, you should stop by, I'm never going to use them and they have been on my shelf for over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 I was more just looking for information on reflector I dont need any but I realy appreciate the offers. You have shed new light on my reflector research and for that I am grateful. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Here's some reading http://www.reefs.org/forums/topic19069.html and a little more http://www.advancedaquarist.com/search?Subject%3Alist=Sanjay%20Joshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks...=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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