Better than LEDs

**SandyG** · 09-03-2015, 11:58 PM

If you live in an area that has a lot of sunshine, you might want to consider a solar tube for lighting your sewing room. I had one installed about a month ago, and the only time I turn on the lamp is at night or on a rainy, cloudy, dark day. There is so much bright light in that room, you want to turn off the light when leaving, but there is no light on. It's all coming from the sun. Amazing!! It takes less than two hours to install, it's about ten inches in diameter, and is flush on the ceiling. Just thought you might be interested in knowing this is out there.

**Stitchnripper** · 09-04-2015, 04:13 AM

Does it cause the room to heat up? I've been intrigued by them

**Bubbie** · 09-05-2015, 08:20 AM

I've had a number of solar tubes in my homes. I never had any problems in AZ with them heating up my home, but when it's over 100 outside you've still got the AC on. When we had a new roof put on in OR, my DH thought he would have a solar tube put into the hall bathroom. I don't know if it's the paint or the way they placed the tube or even if it's because it's in a smaller area, but it does heat up that bathroom. I find that in the summer (this summer for sure), that I keep the doors closed on the hall bathroom (1 door into the hallway and 1 door into the laundry room). So to answer your question in most cases it doesn't, but it can sometimes.

dd · 09-04-2015, 04:19 AM

Wish I could. I can't even have a ceiling light or fan. As stupid as it sounds, we have electric radiant heat in the ceiling, in a rancher. Not like it's even a 2 story house. Guess it was something they thought was a good idea in the 50's.lol Would love to have something like that.

**luv-e** · 09-06-2015, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by dd

Wish I could. I can't even have a ceiling light or fan. As stupid as it sounds, we have electric radiant heat in the ceiling, in a rancher. Not like it's even a 2 story house. Guess it was something they thought was a good idea in the 50's.lol Would love to have something like that.

My first house had this kind of heat.... I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!! Even living in Ohio.........The best part was not having to dust so much.....More time for sewing...lol

dd · 09-08-2015, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by luv-e

My first house had this kind of heat.... I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!! Even living in Ohio.........The best part was not having to dust so much.....More time for sewing...lol

Also arranging furniture is easier. No ducts to arrange around.

Just wondering how the solartubes do at night. Do you not need a nightlight in the bathroom at night then? I think this might be a good idea for your bathroom. The only room in the house without ceiling heat.

**shaverg** · 09-08-2015, 05:48 PM

You can definitely see a little light but not really enough for a nightlight.

**SHELTIE'SMAMA** · 09-04-2015, 04:52 AM

Intriguing concept - never heard if these - will have to investigate - thanks for the heads up.

**earthwalker** · 09-04-2015, 05:40 AM

We call them 'skylights' here. We have a round tube one in the dining room, a square one in the hallway leading to some bedrooms and one big square one in the end bathroom (it has no exterior windows). They are fantastic, we have never had one leak and they don't seem to contribute to overheating in the summer (it is not a glaring light as the top bit on the roof is generally opaque. Our tube one could do with replacing (it is over 35 years old), but the others are fine.

When I first moved in to this house (they were installed by former owners), for ages I would try and 'turn the light off' in the dining room....the kids thought it was hysterical.

**AZ Jane** · 09-05-2015, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by earthwalker

We call them 'skylights' here. We have a round tube one in the dining room, a square one in the hallway leading to some bedrooms and one big square one in the end bathroom (it has no exterior windows). They are fantastic, we have never had one leak and they don't seem to contribute to overheating in the summer (it is not a glaring light as the top bit on the roof is generally opaque. Our tube one could do with replacing (it is over 35 years old), but the others are fine.

When I first moved in to this house (they were installed by former owners), for ages I would try and 'turn the light off' in the dining room....the kids thought it was hysterical.

LOL, I was going to google what a solar tube was!! Some new fangled do-dad!! LOL A sky light I understand. Am I getting old????

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