V shape PC lighting?

RONCGIZMO · 11/24/2007, 02:40 PM

can anyone tell me why I should not do this?

I'm putting 3 bulbs in a canopy. 2 are 55w PC's and 1 is
a 175w 14k MH. I was thinking about doing the 2 PC's in
a slight V shape in one reflector so I can have just a little
bit more space between the bulbs. If it helps at all one
is a 50/50+03 and the other is a 10k or I can use 2 50/50+03's

anyone foresee issues?

JC VT · 11/24/2007, 03:36 PM

Have you looked into the PFO parallel reflectors?

BeanAnimal · 11/24/2007, 04:03 PM

It should not matter much... but are you dead set on using the PC bulbs? You would be much better off with (2) T5s with SLR reflectors.

RONCGIZMO · 11/24/2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JC VT
Have you looked into the PFO parallel reflectors?

I just did, Thanks...But they are for the MH, I'm looking to do this V thing with the PC's....

RONCGIZMO · 11/24/2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BeanAnimal
It should not matter much... but are you dead set on using the PC bulbs? You would be much better off with (2) T5s with SLR reflectors.

I'm thinking of going to T5's after I move...Right now I don't have the spare cash for it, so I'm stuck with PC's for now...

JC VT · 11/24/2007, 04:36 PM

Right, but I thought you were looking for a convenient way to fit it all and have more space between the pc's? Sorry if I misunderstood you.

RONCGIZMO · 11/24/2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JC VT
Right, but I thought you were looking for a convenient way to fit it all and have more space between the pc's? Sorry if I misunderstood you.

Thanks..No need to be sorry...

I'm really trying for space...I have 3 reflectors I can use, but
I'd like to do it with two (if I can) that's why I thought maybe
a slight V but I'm not sure if it will waste more light then it's
worth.

11/24/2007, 02:40 PM	#1
RONCGIZMO Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 371	V shape PC lighting? can anyone tell me why I should not do this? I'm putting 3 bulbs in a canopy. 2 are 55w PC's and 1 is a 175w 14k MH. I was thinking about doing the 2 PC's in a slight V shape in one reflector so I can have just a little bit more space between the bulbs. If it helps at all one is a 50/50+03 and the other is a 10k or I can use 2 50/50+03's anyone foresee issues?

11/24/2007, 03:36 PM	#2
JC VT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 579	Have you looked into the PFO parallel reflectors? __________________ What ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in what?

11/24/2007, 04:36 PM	#6
JC VT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 579	Right, but I thought you were looking for a convenient way to fit it all and have more space between the pc's? Sorry if I misunderstood you. __________________ What ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in what?

11/24/2007, 04:03 PM	#3
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	It should not matter much... but are you dead set on using the PC bulbs? You would be much better off with (2) T5s with SLR reflectors.