Reflective tape for higher uvb output of bulbs

[djfishygillz]

Hi, does anyone have any good reflective foil, tape, from a home made source?

I am trying to up my bulbs uvb output and am looking for a good home made solution.

Thanks

 

[shaunaroxanne]

I use the silver, waterproof plumbers tape from the plumbing section at Lowes or home depot. I was a little concerned because it smells a little when you first use it, but it fades and my chameleons are fine. It looks like aluminum foil and it has a kind of putty-ish backing on it.

 

[Hoj]

i have used tinfoil afew times, took a pc of carcboard cut to size and wrapped in foil.

 

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy Nick,

I've used the aluminum tape found at places like Home Depot: http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/adhesives-tape/322-aluminum-foil-tape-189-in-x-50-yd-54217.html It's made of aluminum foil with a really sticky backside and made for fairly high temp home heating applications. It is reflective and can be polished .

 

[SonTigerPantherCham]

Light Your Reptiles has 30ft rolls of reflective tape for 5.00. It is made for this purpose, I use it on all my hoods
anne

 

[djfishygillz]

Okay cool I really appreciate all the feedback, I will let everyone know what I decide and how it works out for me.

My new solar meter will be the ultimate judge! I LOVE THAT THING!