I just wanted to make sure that the orientation of the reflector on my Sunblaster fixture is correct. The second picture is how it was out of the box. It is a mirror finish with no orange peel effect. It's kind of hard to see, but it's just to the right of the black plastic reflector holder.
The first picture is how I have it now, and there is a little bit of a texture to it, though I wouldn't call it orange peel. I think this is the right way to have it, but it doesn't quite look like the picture I saw on a post here. The post also mentioned that the correct side will scratch easily, but both sides scratch fairly easily for me.
Since I don't have a UVB tester, I'm hoping some experts here can help me out. Thanks!
I'd imagine you want the side with the smoother finish to face out and reflect the light from the bulb for optimal output. I didn't know that the reflective portion could be reversed.
I'd imagine you want the side with the smoother finish to face out and reflect the light from the bulb for optimal output. I didn't know that the reflective portion could be reversed.
Ah I forgot about that thread. Since so much work was done to research and test, I'd certainly defer to the recommendations that are there. It does look like the more matte looking side should be facing the bulb, which is the opposite of what I'd thought.
It looks like you have it right. In your second picture, you can see that the side that is up against the plastic (the side not showing) reflects images very clearly. The non-UV reflecting side is the side that reflects images clearly.
It's easier to not necessarily look for the orange peel or if the surface scratches, but to just pay attention to which reflects an image better.
Good image reflection = no UV reflection.
Poor image reflection = good UV reflection.
Sunblaster assured me that it was just a manufacturing mistake where they were being put in upside down, and all new ones should be flipped the right way. Always good to double check though