Fluorescent reflectors

[Joevano]

When I put my lights in, I just bought plain jane fixtures without reflectors, but now I want reflectors. Does anyone know a source for reasonably priced reflectors?

 

[CJ7VFR]

What kind of light fixtures are you talking about? 4 foot or 8 foot long fluorescent fixtures? Single screw in bulb ceramic type fixtures? What kind do you have and where are they installed?

Jim

 

[ForceFed70]

Paint the ceiling white?

Seriously tho - I was surprised to learn how little difference a mirror finish and a white finish have when it comes to reflection efficiency.

 

[vettex2]

after installing LEDs, I don't see the need

 

[ForceFed70]

after installing LEDs, I don't see the need

Well, that's cause LED fixtures don't need a reflector

 

[vettex2]

Well, that's cause LED fixtures don't need a reflector

I put the bulbs in a fluorescent fixture

 

[gnab2]

When I put my lights in, I just bought plain jane fixtures without reflectors, but now I want reflectors. Does anyone know a source for reasonably priced reflectors?

I was looking at using SS flashing to reflect the light. It is not really high but I would think it would work the same way.

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[Showkey]

Large stainless steel bowls................the diameter and death of the bowls can create different focal points.

Any reflector brings in the compromise of intensifying the light down vs spreading the light up and around.

 

[Bert_]

I'm assuming the OP is talking about open strip type fixtures, not screw in bulbs.

I don't know what brand of lights you have, but here's an example. I'm sure other brands offer similar options.
Cooper offers a variety of of reflectors for their strips. Not sure about pricing but a cooper dealer could tell you that, as long as you know the part number off your lights.

 

[gnab2]

Large stainless steel bowls................the diameter and death of the bowls can create different focal points.

Any reflector brings in the compromise of intensifying the light down vs spreading the light up and around.

By using the SS roofing flashing you can create a bevel to direct the light down and out. SS bowls will focus down only and may make the light distorted. That is my $.02.

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[Norcal]

Unless the OP bought garbage fixtures, such as Commercial Electric, Lowes house brand, or trash off eBay, should be able to order reflectors of the same make fixture which would convert them from strips, to industrials. But have no idea on the cost.

 

[Marctrees]

Would help to see photo of the lights....

So, guessing......

If strip lights -

Seam lock Aluminum, not steel vent pipe.

Flatten, cut in half lengthwise, whatever needed.

Crazy lightweight, easy to hang.

And cheap !!!

If not strips, then the below. Lightest gauge, different sizes, and again, cheap. Marc

http://www.lionsdeal.com/wi-mxb-2000q.html

 

[Marctrees]

Guess Joevano didn't come back.