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So I'm looking to use some sort of reflective paper and I came across Mylar paper on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MYLAR-GROW-ROOM ... 688wt_1124

Anyway, Is it worth the money or can I use some good 'ol fashioned Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty foil paper, shine side-up?

Wait wait wait. In the picture it says 4mm Mylar, but the description says 2mm mylar.

I noticed a big difference in my perception of the light when I added mylar, as well as a few degrees temperature difference (~3 or 4, I think, with my particular setup), and I think it makes a difference because it redirects a fair amount of otherwise-wasted light back onto your plants.

Here's a secondary source, just in case. This is where I got the mylar I have: http://www.americanag.com/mylar-p-232.html

So, I've decided on trying this out. It'll work for the setup I got... Which I will post once I complete it.

http://hydrobuilder.com/10o-x-25o-panda-film.html

I use the "heat reflecting survival blankets" they sell at camping stores, seems to work fine.

i use tin foil

Tin foil (~50% reflectivity and creates hot spots that can burn plants) and pre-folded mylar blankets (relflectivity varies from spot to spot due to surface non-conformity, but it is still mylar) don't reflect as much light as mylar rolls, which is evenly 90-99% reflective.

Regarding tin foil; if you're using it with fluorescent lights, no worries. But aluminum foil to reflect sunlight or powerful grow lights (e.g. metal halide, high-pressure sodium bulbs, etc.) can cause damage to plants due to the hot spots.

I use mylar, and it's great! The one I ordered ended being a huge roll. I've noticed though, that this time when I put the mylar on the inside of the plastic of the greenhouse, it's got spots from the water. So it's good to have some extra!

Well, we'll see if the black and white panda film works as advertised when I set it up in grow area this coming Monday night. Hopefully I'll be able to finish my set-up and provide some people some pics for some helpful criticism.

Ohh, and Veronis. Off-topic: I sold out and ended up getting the 125 watt Mini Lotus from Sun God Komme. I found it to fit better in the setup I currently working on. Also, it allowed me to use E26 socket. Which is WIN!