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   jonspalding | Oct 29, 2002 09:39pm | #1

   The originators of this technology are a Vancouver based  company TIR Systems http://www.tirsys.com/gl-products/b_products.html They may have something that will work for you.

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   eco_nut | Oct 29, 2002 09:54pm | #2

   I apparently wasn't clear about what I was looking for.

   I am looking for a "tubular skylight" or "daylight pipe" depending

   on which make you're looking at. Apparently there is no standard

   name for them yet. Sorry for the confusion.

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   Forrest | Oct 29, 2002 10:05pm | #3

   I looked into these a while ago and asked some of the same questions. The feedback I got was that the light from these tubes equals a 60 watt bulb. Not exactly dazzling.

   Forrest

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   Jamie_Buxton | Oct 29, 2002 10:20pm | #4

   Yes, that's a good way to think about it.   A single light bulb makes a big difference in a room that has no windows, but has little impact in a room that already has fair light.  Most of the light-tunnel installations I've seen have been in the latter situation, and not impressive.  However, I've seen very successful light tunnels in interior rooms like bathrooms and closets that don't have any windows.

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   Forrest | Oct 29, 2002 10:33pm | #5

   Good point. I think someone actually told me to get a 60watt bulb and plug it in and hold it up to see what kind of difference it makes.

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   xMikeSmith | Oct 30, 2002 04:42am | #6

   we've been a SunTunnel dealer for about 6 years.. competed mostly against Solar Tube.. and i've also installed Tru-Lite.. my favorite is still ( can you guess ? ) ..

   Suntunnel.. the 22" is awesome.. the 14" is great for small rooms and halls.. the nightlite kits really extend their usefulness

   http://www.suntunnel.com/

   Mike Smith   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   PeteBradley | Oct 30, 2002 04:46am | #7

   I was in a house a while ago where they just added one.  1950s ranch in NE Iowa with a small dark kitchen.  The pipe sticks out like a sore thumb on the roof (especially if it's on a north side where it has to be taller than the house), but I was impressed by the difference it made inside.  I'd say a 60-watt lightbulb is about right, but remember that it's sunlight, which to looks cleaner and brighter.  The pipe really sticks out from the outside though.  I'd think twice before installing one unless you have a clear southern exposure on a non-obvious part of the roof.

   Pete