DIY Lumenarc Kits

Mfinn,
thanksof the kind words!For me this only hobby and I like to do some DIY. Not easy to obtain good techniques here Hungary. So, I and my frends is like DIY!:)
 
B]mfinn[/B]

Im planning to build the 19.5 X 19.5 reflector. Should i get the 10" x 20" or the 14" X 20" extension tube? or just get the 14"x48"?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13221518#post13221518 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iCon31
B]mfinn

Im planning to build the 19.5 X 19.5 reflector. Should i get the 10" x 20" or the 14" X 20" extension tube? or just get the 14"x48"? [/B]
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If the proportions are the same as the 14" you would need a piece of aluminum 30"x30" for 1 reflector. The 14"x 48" tube gives you a piece about 44"x48" 1 per reflector with a bunch of waste.
 
tundra1000

tundra1000

If thats the case, I be better off buying 2 Lumenbright right?
The cost would almost be the same.
 
I have only looked at sun tubes big enough to do a 14" reflector. Those run about $30 so IMO are worth it. But your right, unless you just really want to DIY, your materials and hassle will outweigh the savings eventually.
 
Does anyone know how small you can scale this design down and still fit a single-ended mogul metal halide bulb? I am working with limited space in my canopy.
 
Only a few measurements are needed that you can easily create your own template. The width of center square, the width of the whole piece square and the length of each edge of the whole square after you cut the corners. and then the width of the corner .
 
I understand how I can scale down the plans to make the reflector. Has anyone built this style reflector smaller than the 14" (mini) size and were still able to fit a normal metal halide bulb in it?
 
Hi everibody.It's the first time i'm in Reef Central forum.First i apologise for my English,witch ,i hope ,won't be full of errors.I wonder if someone can helpme whith the project expanded for a reflector 19"x19".I have triede to expand the diy project from reefdiversity,but i don semm to be getting to an executable one
 
I used spectral aluminum. I googled it and found it at one of the online reef sites. Then some folks in my club bought a 300 pound roll of it and we've made LOTS of them.
 
I made a few of these out of regular aluminum for 30 gallon breeders to use with 250 watt halides. I know they will not put out nearly as much reflection but with 250's don't you think 30 gallons will be getting enough light?
 
It depends on the bulb and ballast you are using!

If you are running crappy ebay 20K's on cheap electronic ballasts....you prob won't be getting as much light as you think. Now, If you are running a good bulb/ballast combo, then, Yes, you should be able to "waste" a little light from the reflector and still get plenty of PAR into the tank.
 
Thats true... I am running reeflux 12K's on pfo ballasts (electronic). I would like to upgrade the ballasts but these will do for now.
I also have reg M80 ballasts but I have heard these do not run the the reeflux well?
Any opinions?
Also, any idea how much light is wasted? I have reg "bat wing" reflectors but asume these are way below the aluminum reflectors. Although they are made from the better aluminum.
 
I'd venture to say that a luminarc reflector painted white would put more light into the tank than a 100%reflective (hypothetical) batwing reflector :D

If you've got the M80...look into the Radium 20K!
 
tundra1000,
I would also like the dwg files I could have my brother cut it on his shops plasma cam then I can weld them up and cover them in mylar film.
Thanks,
Nick
 
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