It is not always enough to open the blinds to illuminate a room with natural light. Often times it is necessary to turn on the electricity, resulting in economic costs and environmental impact. To take advantage of the full potential of daylight indoors solar tubes that run through the roof but are nothing more than small skylights with unexpected light power. They can illuminate any interior room that would otherwise be completely dark or require artificial lighting to be turned on.
These simple devices, called a solatube or solar tube, It captures sunlight through a small ceiling-mounted dome and then directs it down a pipe., resulting in a high-capacity internal reflector system. This reflector and a diffuser are what make the bulb work in a conventional electrical system.
Therefore, it is a natural lighting system. high performance, easy installation and low cost. It also eliminates ultraviolet radiation from the sun that can damage the skin.
The system can even operate at a distance of up to 12 meters between the light-catching dome on the ceiling and the reflector ‘lamp’ illuminating the interior room. Does not require any maintenance Its cost, which varies according to models and supply companies, can pay for itself in about five years.
The wonderful illumination offered by the solar tube, High reflectivity of more than 99%, meaning it practically transmits all the light it collects from the tube to the diffuser. The diffuser in question, located where the system ends in the house, distributes the light coming from the tube homogeneously.
Among the advantages of Solatube stands out the most obvious: enormous energy savings as it eliminates the use of electricity indoors. In addition, it is installed in an average of three hours without the need for major work, except for drilling holes in the ceiling to place the pipe.
Has a ten-year warranty and offers complete waterproofing. Not only for homes (living rooms, hallways, kitchens or bathrooms), but also offices, businesses and commercial facilities, industrial buildings and even hospitals. By increasing the number of tubes in the ceiling, more light will reach the interior and more energy savings will be achieved.
In addition, according to the company, having the house filled with natural sunlight “stimulates the mood, as it is ideal for reducing symptoms in people prone to melancholy.”
Where to buy in Spain
To buy solar tube in Spain can be consulted in any storeLike Bricomart or Leroy Merlín in their lighting, renewable energy or similar departments. There are several brands, but you can also buy directly from the factory in Spain and it is cheaper.
Company make light It is a manufacturer of solar tubes based in Castilla-La Mancha and has more than 10 years of experience selling and installing these types of skylights nationwide. There are many models available and you can request a quote via the website.
Solatube link: https://solatube.com/
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