dead eye alan Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 got a very dark hall in the bungalow looking at light tubes but know nowt about um anybody had these put in and are thy any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Seen them on new builds and they do put a bit sunshine into a dark corner. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yes installed literally hundreds...both new build and retro fitted. Try these http://www.solatube.co.uk/residential/solar-pipes-for-your-home/index.php or these... http://www.monodraught.com/ Brilliant product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rimotu66 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Not very good at night time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 we've got 3 in one of the wards at work might as well put baco foil on the ceiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Just kick your door off,that'll allow more light in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotten fish 4 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Have a look at Velux sun tubes much better looking and less intrusive !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 daylight tubes is what you need , parabolic reflectors dont increase light there for monitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Have a look at Velux sun tubes much better looking and less intrusive !! But nowhere near as efficient with respect... the solatube is the better as the domical lens system captures and transfers light more efficiently than the flat 2 dimensional velux product. we've got 3 in one of the wards at work might as well put baco foil on the ceiling So turn the lights off in the corridor during the day cover up the diffusers and see if that's any better £100 quid says it wont be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 What should they cost to have them installed by (I assume) a roofer? There is no way I am getting up on a roof. Standard two story house with tube through loft void into upstairs room. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 They look like a good, "cheap", idea. Don't know how good they actually are though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks for your reply's am now in touch with solatube just up the road from me. Thanks to mike for that link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 you could always try plastic bottles filled with water http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23536914 simple idea but works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodo123 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wind up torch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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