Looking for a skylight? Solatube® Brighten Up® Series are the cost-effective way to bring natural light to virtually any room.

  • Eco-friendly Product
  • Patented High Performance Technology
  • Cost Effective Way to Brighten Every Room
  • Leak Proof Design
  • ENERGY STAR® Rated

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Solatube®
160 DSe
Solatube®
160 DS


Solatube®
290 DSe
Solatube®
290 DS
Product Specifications  

Tube Size (Diameter)


250 mm 250 mm 350 mm 350 mm

EDCS (Effective Daylight Capturing Surface)
This represents the surface area of the dome that collects and redirects sunlight. For comparison, a clear dome with no lens on a typical 10 inch tube system has an EDCS of 78.5 square inches.


1032 cm2 1032 cm2 1871 cm2 1871 cm2

Light Coverage Area


14 - 19 m2 14 - 19 m2 23 - 28 m2 23 - 28 m2

Potential Tube Length


6 m+ 6 m+ 9 m+ 9 m+
Diffusers  

Vusion™ Diffuser 
For outstanding light diffusion that artfully blends to the ceiling plane, select the Vusion diffuser. The fresh design harmonizes with most décors, yet provides the radiance of natural light.


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OptiView® Diffuser
Considered the ultimate in diffuser design, this technologically superior diffuser uses a Fresnel lens to deliver crystal clear daylight and a unique view of the sky. 


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Square Prismatic

Round to Square Prismatic® Diffuser
This prismatic diffuser transforms the round tubing within the roof space to a sleek & stylish square diffuser at the ceiling to suit your interior style. 

(For Residential Use Only)

 




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Round to Square Optiview Diffuser

Round to Square Optiview® Diffuser
This optiview diffuser transforms the round tubing within the roof space to a sleek & stylish square diffuser at the ceiling to suit your interior style. 

(For Residential Use Only)

 




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Flashings  


For fast and easy installation, Solatube® flashings are available for nearly all roof types and pitches. The flashings provide complete protection and create an attractive appearance on the roof. They’re fabricated as a single, seamless piece to ensure leak-proof performance. Pitched flashings provide the optimal position for the dome to capture daylight on sloped roofs.

No Pitch Flashing
For Roof Pitches
0:12-3:12

No Pitch

  • Use on low pitched or flat roofs in conjunction with other flashing system.
No Pitch Flashing Flat

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Pitched Flashing
For Roof Pitches
4:12-12:12

Pitched

  • Provides a horizontal opening on a sloped roof
Pitched Shingle Flashing
Shingle
Pitched Shingle Flashing
Shake/Slate
Pitched Metal Flashing
Metal*
* Order Metal Roof Kit

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Concrete Tile

  • Suitable for use with concrete tiled roofs with 160DS
  • Universal tile flashing used for concrete roofs and the 290DS

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Terracotta Tile

  • Suitable for use with all Terracotta tiled roofs.

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Metal Trimdek Tile

  • Suitable for use with "Trimdek" style metal roofs with 160DS
  • Universal tile flashing used for concrete roofs and the 290DS

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Metal Corrugated

  • Suitable for use with all typical Metal Corrugated roof types

Corrugated Roofs


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Universal Tile Flashing

Universal Tile*

  • Used on any type of tiled roof in bushfire-prone areas.

* Patent #7,168,211

Universal Tile TIle Roof Tile
Universal Tile Flat Tile Flat Tile

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Curb Mounted Flashing

Curb Mounted

  • Used on low pitched or flat roofs in conjunction with over flashing for bush fire prone areas & non bush fire areas
Standard Curb Mounted Flashing Standard
Metal Curb Mounted Flashing Metal



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Designer Touches  
Frosted Shade
The Frosted Shade diffuser provides a clean contemporary look to any Solatube Daylighting System. The shade design provides a visual cutoff, producing a soothing comfortable light. The Frosted Shade can be optioned with either our OptiView® Diffuser or Vusion™ Diffuser.

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Stainless Tone Trim Stainless-Tone Trim
Designed to complement any modern design, the Stainless-Tone Trim adds the visual edge to our Solatube Daylighting System. The Stainless-Tone Trim is designed to coordinate with metal-finished fixtures. The Stainless-Tone Trim can be optioned with either our OptiView® Diffuser or Vusion™ Diffuser.

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Effect Lenses
Used with a diffuser, the Effect Lens adjusts the light and offers choices to soften or warm the light color. Options include:

Natural Effects Lens

Natural (Clear) Effect Lens
Provides brilliant white natural daylight. 

Warm Effects Lens

Warm Effect Lens*
Enhances natural daylight by warming the light creating a color comparable to incandescent bulbs.

Softening Effects Lens

Softening Effect Lens*
Creates a subtle, softer natural lighting effect.

Warm Softening Effects Lens

Warm Softening Effect Lens*
Similar to the Warm Effect Lens, but a softer glowing effect.


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Ventilation Add-On Kit

Ventilation Add-On Kit
An integrated fan and lens design provides an attractive look. (Roof Vent Cap sold separately.)
 

Roof Vent Cap (Sold separately see below)

 

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Light Add-On Kit
When equipped with a Light Add-On Kit, the Solatube Day lighting System provides the convenience of a switched light for night use, all in one versatile illumination system. The Light Add-on Kit accepts a 26 watt compact fluorescent lamp.

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Daylight Dimmer

Daylight Dimmer™ 
Because you don’t need 100% of the light 100% of the time, the innovative Solatube Daylight Dimmer easily controls the amount of daylight entering a room with the convenience of a switch. Our patented* variable butterfly baffle controls the light output.

Dimmer Switch

Works with our Daylight Dimmer switch (sold separately)

* Patent #7,082,726

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Accessories  
Extension Tubes

Spectralight® Infinity Extension Tubes
Extension tubes can be added in increments of 400 mm or 600 mm for long runs without sacrificing performance. The secret is the unrivaled reflectivity of Spectralight® Infinity tubing, making it possible to create up to 90 degree angles and long tube runs up to 9 m. 


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0-90 Extension Tube

Spectralight® Infinity 0-90 Degree Extension Tube
The 0-90 degree extension tube provides the ability to install around severe obstacles. With three built-in 30 degree angle adapters, this 0-90 degree extension tube gives you the flexibility to install just about anywhere. Using an innovative angle adaptor design, the 0-90 Degree Extension tube provides the superior performance that flexible tubes can't match. (Available in 584 mm length)


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Turret Extensions

Flashing Turret Extensions
Use to raise the height of the Solatube dome on a roof to avoid snow, water, or shading from roof obstructions. Order additional Spectralight® Infinity tubing to accommodate turret height. Available in 50 mm, 100 mm, 300 mm, 600 mm, 900 mm and 1200 mm sizes.

Extenstion Tube on Tile Kit
50 mm Turret Extension installed on a tile roof.


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Flashing Insulator

Flashing Insulator
This insulating material helps to reduce flashing condensation in cold climates when the flashing is exposed to a humid interior space. The insulator is affixed to the flashing base and the top tube slips through the opening, which provides a seal between the interior and metal flashing.


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Dome Edge Protection Band

Dome Edge Protection Band
For use on Class A, B, or C roofs to maintain fire rating.


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Shock Inner Dome

Shock Inner Dome
High Velocity Wind Zone areas such as South Florida require the Solatube Shock Inner Dome. This highly impact-resistant inner dome can also be added to any installation for extra protection from extreme forces. 


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Dimmer Switch

Daylight Dimmer™ Switch
Daylight Dimmer Switch Kit includes DPDT switch, wall plate and 4.5 m of cable. Multiple Daylight Dimmers can be controlled by one switch.


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Roof Vent Cap for Ventilation Add-On Kit
Ventilation Roof Vent Cap is for use with the Ventilation Add-On Kit (if no vent exists).


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*Not available when using a Natural Effect Lens for Climate Control.

 
  ENERGY STAR® qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE. The ENERGY STAR label also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings.

Solatube Australia is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR label.

The Solatube 160 DS (250 mm Daylighting System) and the Solatube 290 DS (350 mm Daylighting System) are ENERGY STAR rated.

 

Solatube Australia
Unit 21 | 1029 Manly Road, Tingalpa | 1800 131 619
From overseas: +61 7 3907 8444

 

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