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Old 08-22-2003, 09:06 PM   #1
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Im in the process of building a canopy. Im trying to place reflectors to maximize light. 3 400w xms 4 55w pc
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Old 08-22-2003, 09:08 PM   #2
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Old 08-22-2003, 09:14 PM   #3
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that looks good, how long is the canopy? MH generally spreads out over 2 feet.
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Old 08-22-2003, 09:15 PM   #4
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The canopy is about 86 inches long. fowlr
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Old 08-23-2003, 08:25 AM   #5
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since you are spreading the light a little over a 2 foot span, i had to also on mine, i am thinking with the bulbs perpendicular to the front of the canopy. i had to put mine parrallel and you can tell where the coverage is waining. you may also want to spread the reflectors out a little to help. unfortunately, there may be some trial and error involved here, but this is where i would start. i have also found that you can cheat a little on the far edges. having a darker area on the far edges is not as noticable as if it were between the lights. as long as all of your LR is lighted.

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