Solatube® Brighten Up® Series Daylighting Systems are the cost-effective way to bring natural light to virtually any room of your home. These models feature our patented technology to deliver an Effective Daylight Capture Surface significantly higher than copycat products.

Daylighting to Exceed Building Standards
Find out how our Daylighting Systems – the Solatube 160 DS and 290 DS - are designed to exceed all thermal performance standards and current building standard expectations
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Innovative Breakthrough Technology
Learn more about how Solatube Daylighting Systems use breakthrough technology to achieve amazing performance results.

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Solatube Brighten Up Series
Solatube
160 DS
Solatube
290 DS
Product Specifications
Tube Size (Diameter)
approximate 250 approximatemm
(10 in)
approximate 350 mm
(14 in)
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 250mm tube system has an EDCS of 78.5 square inches.
1032 cm2
(160 in2)
1871 cm2
(290 in2)
Light Coverage Area 14-19 m2
(150-200 ft2)
23-28 m2
(250-300 ft2)
Potential Tube Length
6 m +
(20 ft +)
9 m +
(30 ft +)
Diffusers
160 DS
290 DS
Opti 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.
Included
Included
Optiview 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.
Included
Included
Designer Touches
160 DS
290 DS
Optiview 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.
Included
Included
Optiview 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.
Included
Included

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 effect Natural (Clear) Effect Lens
Provides brilliant white natural daylight. This lens comes standard.
warm effect Warm Effect Lens
Enhances natural daylight by warming the light creating a color comparable to incandescent bulbs (available Q4 2007).
soft Softening Effect Lens
Creates a subtle, softer natural lighting effect.
warm soft effect Warm Softening Effect Lens
Similar to the Warm Effect Lens, but a softer glowing effect (available Q4 2007).
Included
Included
Vent Kit

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

Roof Vent Cap Roof Vent Cap sold separately
(see below)
motor Additional Motor Booster Kit
is also available
(see below)
Included
Light Kit

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 75 watt incandescent lamp or a 26 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.

Daylight Dimmer Switch Works with our Daylight Dimmer switch (sold separately)

* Patent #7,082,726

Included
Included
Flashings
160 DS
290 DS

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
For Roof Pitches
0:12-3:12

No Pitch

  • Use on low pitched or flat roofs in conjunction with over flashing system..
Vusion Flat
Included
Included
no pitch
For Roof Pitches
4:12-12:12

Pitched

  • Provides a horizontal opening on a sloped roof
Vusion Shingle
Vusion Shake/Slate
Vusion Metal*
*Order metal roof kit
Included
Included
Concrete Tile

Concrete Tile

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

Terracotta Tile

  • Suitable for use with all Terracotta tiled roofs
Included
Included
Metal Trimdek Tile

Metal Trimdek Tile

  • Suitable for use with 'Trimdek' style metal roofs with 160DS
  • Universal tile flashing used for concrete roofs and the 290DS
Included
 
Metal Corrugated

Metal Corrugated

  • Suitable for use with all typical Metal Corrugated roof types
Corrugated Roofs Corrugated roofs
 
 
Included
Included
Universal Tile

Universal Tile
* Patent #7,168,211

  • Used on any type of tiled roof in bush fire prone areas
Vusion Tile
Included
Included
no pitch

Curb Mounted

  • Used on low pitched or flat roofs in conjunction with over flashing for bush fire prone areas & non bush fire areas
Vusion Standard
Vusion Metal
Included
Accessories
160 DS
290 DS
Extension Tubes

Spectralight® Infinity Extension Tubes
Extension tubes can be added in increments of 400 mm/16 in or 600 mm/24 in 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/30 ft m.

Included
Included
0-90 Extension

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 23" length)

Included
Included
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 accomodate turret height. These are made to order as required

Vusion
2 in/ 50 mm Turret Extension installed on a tile roof.

Included
Included
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.

Included
Included
Dome Edge Ring

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

Included
Included
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.

Included
Included
Daylight Dimmer Switch

Daylight Dimmer™ Switch
Daylight Dimmer Switch Kit includes DPDT switch, wall plate and 4.5 m /15 ft of cable. Multiple Daylight Dimmers can be controlled by one switch.

Included
Included
motor

Motor Booster Kit for Ventilation Add-On Kit
Ventilation Booster Motor Kit. Use with Ventilation Add-On Kit when extended duct requires additional air velocity.

Included
Roof Vent Cap

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
Energy Star logo
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/10 in Daylighting System) and the Solatube 290 DS (350 mm/14 in Daylighting System) are ENERGY STAR rated.