Paint -vs- reflector

Peterock · 04-09-2005, 02:53 AM

Ok people I just picked up another 2-96 watt p/c retro kit but this time without the reflector. My question is if I take the reflector off the other one and just paint the top of the canopy High Gloss White with a white Base Coat how will that turn out as far as performance and heat. Even before I added the extra lights my canopy would be warm to the touch with the reflector on it. Thinking of adding a small cooling fan to help blow off the heat.

**charlie** · 04-09-2005, 08:13 AM

I think you'd be alright with the paint. I would add at least 2 4" fans, 1 on each end, 1 blowing in and 1 blowing out. I do believe that icecap makes a pretty good 4" fan, check our sponsors,(marine depot, premium aquatics,etc. for more info on them.
HTH

Peterock · 04-09-2005, 01:20 PM

Well I thinking of using two 2" or 2 3" fans on either side

**charlie** · 04-09-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterock

Well I thinking of using two 2" or 2 3" fans on either side

I think you seem to have the situation covered with that idea.

**Poseidon** · 04-09-2005, 04:17 PM

I think the white will work fine too... It will give a more "diffuse" reflection, but over a broader area. The silver/chrome will reflect more, but it is much more directional as well.

04-09-2005, 02:53 AM	#1
Peterock Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 185	Paint -vs- reflector Ok people I just picked up another 2-96 watt p/c retro kit but this time without the reflector. My question is if I take the reflector off the other one and just paint the top of the canopy High Gloss White with a white Base Coat how will that turn out as far as performance and heat. Even before I added the extra lights my canopy would be warm to the touch with the reflector on it. Thinking of adding a small cooling fan to help blow off the heat.

04-09-2005, 08:13 AM	#2
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,669	I think you'd be alright with the paint. I would add at least 2 4" fans, 1 on each end, 1 blowing in and 1 blowing out. I do believe that icecap makes a pretty good 4" fan, check our sponsors,(marine depot, premium aquatics,etc. for more info on them. HTH __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

04-09-2005, 04:17 PM	#5
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,235	I think the white will work fine too... It will give a more "diffuse" reflection, but over a broader area. The silver/chrome will reflect more, but it is much more directional as well. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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Peterock Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 185	Well I thinking of using two 2" or 2 3" fans on either side

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