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blakeoe
07/19/2006, 12:23 AM
Can a mirror be used for a reflector on a Metal halide system? It seems that with the reflector being so important, a mirror would reflect allot more light than a piece of metal. Any disadvantages?
Ti
07/19/2006, 12:33 AM
mirrors make very POOR REFLECTORS.
heatdissipation
08/14/2006, 08:33 PM
why do mirors make poor reflectors????
The Grim Reefer
08/14/2006, 08:41 PM
Light has to pass through the glass, bounce off the reflective surface travel back though the glass and out. Not efficient at all.
theatrus
08/14/2006, 08:47 PM
Put it this way. A mirror is a polished aluminum surface with glass in front. A reflector is a polished aluminum surface.

Glass reduces light.

Mirror = worse than reflector.
smcdonn
08/14/2006, 09:29 PM
These guys said it perfect. And just to let you know. A white reflector will reflect just as much light as a polished shinny surface. Cheers