LIGHTING FACTORS AND HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM
YOUR LIGHT
The reflector part of the lighting kit can
also cause a difference in lumens cast between
two different systems using the same bulb. The
reflector does it exactly what is says. It
reflects light. The other thing to consider is
that when the light bounces off the reflector
it is going to fall down on your plant. When it
does your plants will absorb this light. Not
all of the available light is picked up by the
plant and some of the light will escape and
reflect off your workbench. Your bench may even
absorb some of the light. This is your light
that you are spending money on so why not try
and do something about saving this escaping
light. Some reflectors are very good and some
are very poor. Reflectors should not be any
colour other than white or polished metal. Some
reflectors may have a small green film of
plastic covering their insides. Remove this if
you can. It should just pull off like a piece
of tape.
Many people get mirrors or tin foil and
line their grow area with it. This is NOT good.
