Making a reflector...

[Bradleyv1714]

Hi Everyone,

I have been reading a bunch of posts and a lot on the website about UVB lighting and I was reading about having a reflector could double the amount of light that your beardie gets so I wanted to know if anyone has done this before and how? I was thinking of just getting the aluminum foil and folding it as long as the tube is (which they are 24inches long) and then folding it over so that it is not that long and then putting a curve in it so that it can mostly point downward... I was also thinking if it makes a difference which side you use to make the reflector, whether it be the really shinny side or the not so shinny side. will having this aluminum foil close to the tube be of any harm or danger?

Thank you and hope someone will help me out
Bradley

 

[spikerocks]

Check out this topic. It explains how to make a hood (using cardboard) however, Lance uses UL listed silver duct tape which you could use instead of foil. The tape is way easier to work with than foil. I just made two of these hoods/reflectors. It was easy and quick!

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=143468&view=previous

 

[Bradleyv1714]

Thank you very much! that is exactly what I am looking for.