Our Favorite 8" Air-Cooled Reflectors
There are many different manufacturers of air cooled reflectors on the market today. As laws in the United States ease up on cannabis prohibition, the industry can only get larger and the options more vast. Since we want you to be successful in mastering the indoor grow, we are trying to narrow the field a bit and help you make the correct purchase the first time. Below we are providing the details for our growers favorite 8″ air cooled reflectors. We have narrowed the options down to 2 manufacturers, Solis-Tek and Sunlight Supply.
Solis-Tek SolisMax44
SolisMax44 Features:
- Dimensions: 21″ x 25″ x 10″ with 8″ ducting
- Maximum and consistent spread for 4′ x 4′ space
- Removable glass for non air cooled operation and maximum UV
- Very high PAR output and consistencies
- 95% highly reflective aluminum material
- Completely sealed system, air tight & free of leaks
- Streamline socket ready for 400/600/1000W applications
- 15′ pre-wired lamp socket built into reflector
Solis-Tek SolisMax66
SolisMax66 Features:
- 1000/600/400W Lamp compatible
- Dimensions: 28″ x 34″ x 10″ with 8″ ducting
- Maximum and consistent spread
- Highly 95% reflective aluminum material
- Removable glass for non air cooled operation and maximum UV
- Completely sealed system, air tight & free of leaks
- Streamline socket ready for 400/600/1000W applications
- 15′ pre-wired lamp socket
Solis-Tek SolisMax88
SolisMax88 Features:
- 1000/600/400W Lamp compatible, preferably 1000W
- Dimensions: 32″ x 42″ x 10″ with 8″ Ducting
- Optional dual socket/mogul for additional lamp or full spectrum MH integration
- 14 AWG tinned upgraded wiring
- Low iron super clear glass for more usable light
- Quick connects for convenience (*Lamp extensions required)
- Highly reflective aluminum material
- Completely sealed system, air tight & free of leaks
- Streamline socket ready for 400/600/1000W applications
Sunlight Supply SunSystem AC/DE
Made specifically for double ended 1000 watt HPS horticulture lamps (not included). Unique double ended construction allows for maximum optical efficiency and uniformity. Full spectrum DE lamps used in this fixture focus on the red component for increased photosynthetic response. They offer improved PAR values and increased PAR/lumen maintenance (up to 90% PAR at 10,000 hours of operation).
The AC/DE’s design allows removal of heat generated by the lamp without cooling the lamp below proper operating temperature. 95% reflective textured German aluminum interior with 98% reflective corner inserts offer excellent uniformity, output and diffusion. Galvanized steel housing with durable powder coated finish. Manufactured with exacting standards and double neoprene gaskets for an air tight seal. Hinged glass makes changing lamp and cleaning glass easy. Detachable 15’ lamp cord at the reflector and at ballast.
Sunlight Supply SunSystem Magnum XXXL
8″ in Magnum XXXL features:
- New improved photometric performance
- 95% reflective German Hortibright aluminum interior offers excellent reflectivity and diffusion
- Completely sealed-features double gasketed glass (between glass & reflector and glass & frame) and hinged frame to hold glass tightly in place
- Maximum air cooling with built-in fittings and EZ Breeze aerodynamic junction box.
- Bead ring to hold ducting firmly in place
- Swing Stop retention cable keeps glass from abruptly swinging down
- Captured thumb screws & closure mechanism for ease of use and excellent sealing
- The exterior is a powder-coated galvanized steel body
- Comes with built in level for easy, consistent, level hanging
- Integrated socket and new detachable 15 ft lamp cord
- Dimensions: 32 1⁄2″ Long x 26 1⁄4″ Wide x 7 3⁄4″ Tall