{"product_id":"dimlux-lighting-remote-alpha-optics-98-reflector","title":"Dimlux Alpha Optics 98 Remote Reflector - 98% Miro Silver Grow Light Reflector","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDimlux Alpha Optics 98 Remote Reflector Puts More of Your Lamp's Light Onto the Canopy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDimlux Alpha Optics 98 Remote Reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e is a replacement grow light reflector lined with \u003cstrong\u003e98% reflective Miro Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's designed for use with a separate (remote) ballast, and its adjustable side reflectors let you tune the spread for better overlap between lights and less light lost on walls and paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard hammer-tone or dimpled aluminium reflectors are typically around 87% reflective. That difference is light your plants never see, and it only gets worse as an old reflector dulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Dimlux Alpha Optics 98 Right for Your Setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrading an older reflector:\u003c\/strong\u003e more usable light from the lamp you already run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-light rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e the adjustable side reflectors help lights overlap evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot or CO2 rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 50mm socket lets you extract heat directly from the reflector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing a complete fixture? Take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onestopgrowshop.co.uk\/collections\/hps-grow-lights\"\u003eHPS grow lights\u003c\/a\u003e or the more efficient \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onestopgrowshop.co.uk\/collections\/grow-lights-led-grow-lights\"\u003eLED grow lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Dimlux Alpha Optics 98 Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reflector follows Dimlux's Single Bounce Clear Sight (SBCS) design: light leaving the lamp should hit the reflector once and go straight down to the plants, rather than bouncing around and losing energy. The Miro Silver lining uses vacuum-applied optical coatings on aluminium to reach 98% reflectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open design passively cools the lamp, which helps lamp life and efficiency. For hotter rooms, the 50mm socket can be connected to extraction to pull heat straight out of the reflector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Dimlux Alpha Optics 98 Remote Reflector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamp, ballast and power cord are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Dimlux Alpha Optics 98\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98% reflectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miro Silver returns almost all the light that hits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable side reflectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e better overlap and less wall loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive lamp cooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e open design supports lamp life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50mm extraction socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e optional active cooling for hot rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap the reflector as it ages to keep output up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use the Dimlux Alpha Optics 98\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e make sure the reflector suits your lamp and remote ballast before fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit with the lamp cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e never handle a lamp or reflector straight after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust the side reflectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e angle them to overlap neighbouring lights and keep light off walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect extraction if needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the 50mm socket to pull heat from the reflector in hot rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Replace it once it visibly dulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Alpha Optics 98 come with a lamp or cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It's supplied as the reflector only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace a grow light reflector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReflectors lose reflectivity with heat and dust. Many growers replace them roughly every year to keep light levels up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 50mm socket do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt lets you connect small-bore extraction to pull heat directly away from the reflector and lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your reflector has seen better days, this is the simplest way to get more light onto the canopy without changing lamps. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.onestopgrowshop.co.uk\/collections\/grow-light-reflectors\"\u003eBrowse the full range of grow light reflectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"DIMLUX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48201553903919,"sku":"187716","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/6368\/6447\/files\/187716_-_dimlux_lighting_-_remote_alpha_optics_98_reflector.jpg?v=1701875253","url":"https:\/\/www.onestopgrowshop.co.uk\/products\/dimlux-lighting-remote-alpha-optics-98-reflector","provider":"One Stop Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}