Mirrors as side reflectors Hot spots?

[Darkstreets]

Alright so i have 2 wide mirrors that i cant use anymore since their look is worn and they seem sort of oxydated. Would using these large mirrors on the walls be a good idea because we all agree theres not much more reflective material then a mirror. Would it create hotspots like aluminum foil would?

 

[WilliamsWonder]

Don't use mirrors! Use mylar or flat white walls. Mirrors can cause hots pots, burn your plants, and they don't reflect the light properly.

WilliamsWonder

 

[jansjukebox]

Williams said it all

 

[convex]

As well as hot spots there is quite a lumen loss compared to flat paint or panda.

Light has to pass through the glass to reflective backing then back out the glass - the plain glass on the way out not only impairs the lumens but also reflects a portion BACK to the backing ... and so on ... Creating a hall of mirrors within itself so to speak.

 

[Darkstreets]

i see! good thing i asked.

thank you

 

[ShorelineTex]

As well as hot spots there is quite a lumen loss compared to flat paint or panda.

Light has to pass through the glass to reflective backing then back out the glass - the plain glass on the way out not only impairs the lumens but also reflects a portion BACK to the backing ... and so on ... Creating a hall of mirrors within itself so to speak.

Lol...quantum mechanics for potheads.:nerd:nerd

 

[convex]

Down the rabbit hole .... LOL

 

[temazcal]

i also was wondering this, thanks for the great info friends!