Sun Lighting Tubes

[twiglove]

Afternoon Everyone,

Does anyone have any experiance of sun tubes/light tubes...

Which ones are good/bad more efficeient etc?

We are looking to stri outp and replace our bathroom which has no windows, and I would like to install a light tube to have a source of natural light in there..

Any experiances/suggestions greatly recieved

Thanks

[dickymint]

Can't help on the lights but maybe you could fit a light tunnel...........

http://www.velux.co.uk/Private/Products/Sun_Tunnel

[twiglove]

Thats the thing I am looking for Anyone with experiances?

[dickymint]

twiglove said:

Thats the thing I am looking for Anyone with experiances?

Got you, I read your post wrong.

Have worked on several buildings (before and after) with these. Was amazed at the amount of light given off.

[caziques]

Fantastic things, all light tubes will work so you can buy on price and cost of fitting.

[twiglove]

Cool thanks, I see the solid tubes are more efficent than the corrugated ones.

Will I need any permissions to install it, TBH the council already did me over on a loft conversion, so I cant really be arsed to deal with the corrupt w**nkers any more!

[dickymint]

twiglove said:

Cool thanks, I see the solid tubes are more efficent than the corrugated ones.

Will I need any permissions to install it, TBH the council already did me over on a loft conversion, so I cant really be arsed to deal with the corrupt w**nkers any more!

Only if your property is listed or you are in a conservation area. Quick call to your council will tell.

[twiglove]

Thanks Dickymint, Good to know

[shimmey69]

Pitched or flat roof??

Usually solid tubes with the shortest possible length is the best way to go. Also the largest diameter obviously allows more light in.

[garycat]

We have one, it doesn't make a lot of difference but thats probably because we told the builder to put it in the darker area of the room - trouble was, that was beneath the north facing pitch on the roof. If it had been fitted on the south facing side, it would have been much better I think.

[twiglove]

It is a pitched Roof, West facing I would like as much natural light as possible, So I guess a 45cm tube with a diffuser on?