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sharkdude
09/19/2004, 08:35 PM
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=437918

Tony Gallo of WAMAS mentioned Dr Mac has tried some sola tubes.
Any observations or insights to share?


sola tube vs skylight for natural lighting?

I am contemplating adding either a sola tube or a skylight to my garage for my propagation system.

I know the sola tubes are supposed to help focus and direct light from many angles but I'm not sure if that would work better than a couple of large skylights.

I have an outdoor area adjacent to the garage I could place the system, but the sun path limits the amount of direct light it would receive. Thus my thinking a sola tube would help me focus more light over a longer period of the day.

any one use natural light indoors for propagation?

I also think my water heating costs would be lower with the system in the garage?
(I'm in SoCal, but our 'winter' night time temps still drop to 40's).

Chris