Brighten Up® Series
Solatube®160 DS Daylighting System

Bring Every Project to Life

The all new Solatube® 160 DS and 290 DS Daylighting Systems set performance standards never seen before. These models feature our patented Raybender® 3000 Technology and LightTrackerTM Reflector to deliver an Effective Daylight Capture Surface ( EDCS ) significantly higher than our previous 250mm and 350mm Solatube models. Highly effective and installed by Certified Consultants, these models can transform dark interior applications and light more expansive spaces with multiple units creating a unique architectural effect.

Great for Bathrooms, Hallways, Corridors, Utility Rooms, Dens, Home Offices, Kitchens, Dining Rooms, and Closets.
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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. 

Included Included
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 575mm length)

Included Included

 

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.

Included Included

 

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). Comes with gravity damper to prevent back flow.

Included
Designer Touches  
 

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. 
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.

Included Included
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 (see below)  

Included  

 		 Light Add-On Kit
When equipped with a Light Add-On Kit, the Solatube Daylighting System provides the convenience of a switched light for night use, all in one versatile illumination system. The Light Add-on Kit accepts a 75 watt compact fluorescent lamp.

Included Included
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. 

 

 

* Patent #7,082,726

 


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Product Options  
Metal Corrugated Tile Flashing

Metal Corrugated

  • Suitable for use with all typical Metal Corrugated roof types
  • Other flashings available for most New Zealand roof types

 

 

 


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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
  • Other flashings available for most New Zealand roof types

 


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Metal Trimdek flashing

Metal Trimdek Tile

  • Suitable for use with 'Trimdek' style metal roofs with 160DS
  • Universal tile flashing used for concrete roofs and the 290DS
  • Other flashings available for most New Zealand roof types

Included

Terracotta Tile

  • Suitable for use with all Terracotta tiled roofs
  • Other flashings available for most New Zealand roof types

 


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Product Specifications  

Tube Size (Diameter)


 250 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 254mm tube system has an EDCS of 1994 square mm.


 1032 cm2 1871 cm2

Potential Tube Length


 6 m+ 9 m+
  ENERGY STAR® (United States of America) 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 International, Inc. 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.
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