Reflectors

Rhodesholar · 05/16/2020, 04:33 PM

Hello everyone.

Can anyone point me to a recommendation on 400 watt DE reflectors?

I have looked high and low and can't come up with anything.

I have a metal halide light that has crap reflectors and I would like to replace them with something decent if not good.

So what I have is two 400 watt metal halide bulbs that need better reflectors.

I just need the reflector nothing else.

Any recommendation would be really appreciated.

oreo57 · 05/16/2020, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhodesholar

Hello everyone.

Can anyone point me to a recommendation on 400 watt DE reflectors?

I have looked high and low and can't come up with anything.

I have a metal halide light that has crap reflectors and I would like to replace them with something decent if not good.

So what I have is two 400 watt metal halide bulbs that need better reflectors.

I just need the reflector nothing else.

Any recommendation would be really appreciated.

This one but plug is specific to ballast type
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hamil...reflector.html

Maybe?
https://www.amazon.com/Oppolite-600W.../dp/B0716SNMW6

Needs UV shield??

Rhodesholar · 05/16/2020, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the reply.

But I just need the steel. Nothing else

Vinny Kreyling · 05/17/2020, 10:24 AM

Try here:
https://hamiltontechnology.com/index...ory&path=17_87

Michael Hoaster · 05/17/2020, 10:32 AM

I'm running my 400 watt metal halide lamp in a Spider Light reflector. 2'x5' spread in my tank. I love it!

https://www.customaquatic.com/estore...duct=LT-HMASLM

Rhodesholar · 05/19/2020, 03:15 PM

Thank you for the reply.

I don't need the socket assembly that is the problem.

I have DE bulbs so I just need the steel reflector. I saw some somewhere a long time ago but have struck out since.

Michael Hoaster · 05/19/2020, 04:52 PM

Oops, sorry I missed the DE part! So you have a double ended fixture and bulb, but no reflector. Yeah, it seems like most DE setups come complete. You may need to compromise. This seems reasonable, needs bulb:

https://growace.com/yield-lab-double...SABEgIxRPD_BwE

bblumberg · 05/23/2020, 01:13 PM

I will bet that some reefer local to you has one of these laying around. Lots of former MH users around...

Rhodesholar · 05/26/2020, 12:02 AM

I can't come up with anything.

I have been looking high and low.

Basically I have (2) 400 watt DE metal halide bulbs in my fixture.

The only reason I am wasting my time on this is I got the light for a smokin deal, I have good ballasts and bulbs and though by far it's not top of the line it works.

I am trying to come up with some good reflective aluminum or whatever and I will just build the reflector myself.

Can anyone recommend a good reflective metal material I can use to work with to build these?

Vinny Kreyling · 05/26/2020, 09:16 AM

http://www.reflecteurs.com/index-eng...yAAEgI8_PD_BwE

I searched for high temp reflective metal sheets.

See if they can work from dimensions for a replacement, or if you sent them a sample.

05/16/2020, 04:33 PM	#1
Rhodesholar Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crivitz Wi Posts: 754	Reflectors Hello everyone. Can anyone point me to a recommendation on 400 watt DE reflectors? I have looked high and low and can't come up with anything. I have a metal halide light that has crap reflectors and I would like to replace them with something decent if not good. So what I have is two 400 watt metal halide bulbs that need better reflectors. I just need the reflector nothing else. Any recommendation would be really appreciated.

05/17/2020, 10:24 AM	#4
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Try here: https://hamiltontechnology.com/index...ory&path=17_87 __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

05/17/2020, 10:32 AM	#5
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	I'm running my 400 watt metal halide lamp in a Spider Light reflector. 2'x5' spread in my tank. I love it! https://www.customaquatic.com/estore...duct=LT-HMASLM __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/19/2020, 04:52 PM	#7
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	Oops, sorry I missed the DE part! So you have a double ended fixture and bulb, but no reflector. Yeah, it seems like most DE setups come complete. You may need to compromise. This seems reasonable, needs bulb: https://growace.com/yield-lab-double...SABEgIxRPD_BwE __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

05/23/2020, 01:13 PM	#8
bblumberg Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 606	I will bet that some reefer local to you has one of these laying around. Lots of former MH users around... __________________ Bruce Current Tank Info: 150G mixed reef (6x Blue Acro 20K Pro COB LEDs, 4x 80W T5 supplement), 150g fw discus (T5 lighting), 110G fw Angelfish (DIY LED lighting), 4 x 40 g frag tanks (DIY LED).

05/16/2020, 06:39 PM	#3
Rhodesholar Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crivitz Wi Posts: 754	Thanks for the reply. But I just need the steel. Nothing else

05/19/2020, 03:15 PM	#6
Rhodesholar Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crivitz Wi Posts: 754	Thank you for the reply. I don't need the socket assembly that is the problem. I have DE bulbs so I just need the steel reflector. I saw some somewhere a long time ago but have struck out since.

05/26/2020, 12:02 AM	#9
Rhodesholar Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crivitz Wi Posts: 754	I can't come up with anything. I have been looking high and low. Basically I have (2) 400 watt DE metal halide bulbs in my fixture. The only reason I am wasting my time on this is I got the light for a smokin deal, I have good ballasts and bulbs and though by far it's not top of the line it works. I am trying to come up with some good reflective aluminum or whatever and I will just build the reflector myself. Can anyone recommend a good reflective metal material I can use to work with to build these?

05/26/2020, 09:16 AM	#10
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	http://www.reflecteurs.com/index-eng...yAAEgI8_PD_BwE I searched for high temp reflective metal sheets. See if they can work from dimensions for a replacement, or if you sent them a sample. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.