want to know if there is a way to "pipe" natural light aka sunlight from the roof
to a inner room of a single story house ?, which is somehow design with very little way for light to enter..
dont want use artificial/lighting to light up the room
something like this
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Light tubes or light pipes are used for transporting or distributing natural or artificial light. In their application to daylighting, they are also often called sun pipes, sun scopes, solar light pipes, sky lights or daylight pipes. Generally speaking, a light pipe or light tube may refer to: a tube or pipe for transport of light to another location, minimizing the loss of light; a transparent tube or pipe for distribution of light over its length, either for equidistribution along the entire length (see also sulfur lamp) or for controlled light leakage.
any idea/approximation pricing for "http://www.dynaair.com.my/unilite.htm"
sked ill get a heart attack when i ask.. if its something like 100 to 200 then can consider... but anything more its a total waste... rather use a 3watt led lamp...
any idea/approximation pricing for "http://www.dynaair.com.my/unilite.htm"
sked ill get a heart attack when i ask.. if its something like 100 to 200 then can consider... but anything more its a total waste... rather use a 3watt led lamp...
If im not mistaken, the 8" (or 12"... cant remember) tubular skylight is around RM700++ . But u should try to call them and ask for a propoer qoute.
any idea/approximation pricing for "http://www.dynaair.com.my/unilite.htm"
sked ill get a heart attack when i ask.. if its something like 100 to 200 then can consider... but anything more its a total waste... rather use a 3watt led lamp...
I think should be more than that ler, If 100-200, worth to pasang~
I m looking this too. It call skylight from others country. It has 2 type. Dome type and square type match your ceiling standard. I saw this before in carefour subang back many yrs ago. If not mistaken selling at rm300-400 that time. Suddenly this product no where can find here.
I m looking this too. It call skylight from others country. It has 2 type. Dome type and square type match your ceiling standard. I saw this before in carefour subang back many yrs ago. If not mistaken selling at rm300-400 that time. Suddenly this product no where can find here.
surprisingly. ebay and lelong turns up no result for skylight...
funny everyone talk abt green and the basic lighting also like not easy to be found...
It come with many name. Try like skylight tube. I search before.
My friend did instal 1 in his home oversea. He using square type ceiling std. When morning it light up his hallway. I nearly try to get 1 when he bring me to shop. But too big to bring back. The box like 70cmx70cmx70cm for the dome type.
The square type is more nice. Since it like a normal ceiling light.
I throw away many fiber optic. Never cross my mind to use it transmit light for my home. Anyway those I throw away are short length which I cut away. The longest I have is just 1-1.5m. Not long enough.
And you really need a lot. Those fiber optic I deal is around 1-1.2mm diameter.
Added on November 29, 2011, 11:05 pm
QUOTE(JinXXX @ Nov 29 2011, 10:18 PM)
possible to do bulk ? hehehe
yeah, why not. If the tax and freight charge is still cheaper than here. We just need DIY.
This post has been edited by ozak: Nov 29 2011, 11:05 PM
As I mentioned, there are cheaper ways to do this.... one of it is to use the glass/polycarbonate type roof tiles, and do some modification on your plaster ceiling (with polycarbonate sheet).
As I mentioned, there are cheaper ways to do this.... one of it is to use the glass/polycarbonate type roof tiles, and do some modification on your plaster ceiling (with polycarbonate sheet).
If im not wrong, the transparent roof tiles is around RM35+ per piece. So you do the math to see how big is the roof windows to be
Note: 1 roof tiles is around 1.5sft.
The problem with this kind of skylight is the natural light doesn't concentrate and skater in the roof. What left is not so bright light down from your ceiling. Another is your inside roof will more hot than before.
The dome type have a reflecting ducting which guide the light concentrate down all the way into your indoor area.
was initially thinking of doing something like this too (on the stairwell).. but at rm880/piece.. i may have better idea turning on a 20watt energy saving bulb on the same area for the whole year..
and that probably don't even touch rm800 too.. *sigh* y u so mahal one..
was initially thinking of doing something like this too (on the stairwell).. but at rm880/piece.. i may have better idea turning on a 20watt energy saving bulb on the same area for the whole year..
and that probably don't even touch rm800 too.. *sigh* y u so mahal one..
Must thing green. Reduce carbon footprint.
The cost include installation. Worker need makan also. Makan abalone 1. That is why cost abit.
how is the insulation with this set-up. House getting hotter ?
No real changes in temperature as the increase is only marginal.
Added on December 28, 2011, 8:01 pm
QUOTE(ozak @ Dec 28 2011, 07:23 PM)
This look more like decorating than functioning. The roof skylight too small and the light not concentrate enough down to the 3 hole.
And would it increase the temperature in the roof?
Ozak... It's actually functional but not to the point of daylight inside. The purpose is to naturally provide light so that a light does not have to be turned on during the day in an otherwise dark section of the house.
This post has been edited by adrianjc: Dec 28 2011, 08:01 PM
It's actually functional but not to the point of daylight inside. The purpose is to naturally provide light so that a light does not have to be turned on during the day in an otherwise dark section of the house.
would like to see how bright is it when the light enter the room, can share your photo of the entire room?
would like to see how bright is it when the light enter the room, can share your photo of the entire room?
Will take a pic once the ceiling is completed. Will give a better indication on the amount of light.
Added on December 30, 2011, 1:06 pmHere's an interestingly done studio apartment in Italy that harnesses natural sunlight for various spaces while trying to create more livable space.
when I attended a lighting fair back in 2006 in Frankfurt, I saw a technology where natural sunlight is transfered to all corners of the building. but then again, this is not feasible here coz our electricity rates is one of the lowest in the world. Furthermore, our govt don't encourage solar and other energy saving stuff, we all know why lah... if save energy, who gonna pay those IPPs... . These guys from http://solarpower-mart.com/home, even commented abt this, and they are the solar experts. so how?
This is a reli good idea especially for single story terrace houses. Ive seen one at a show house long time ago. Nt only does it look good, its practical as well. People put a skylight to allow ventilation of toilet thats located in the middle of the house as well as septic tank placent if there's one and covering it with decorative stones.
when I attended a lighting fair back in 2006 in Frankfurt, I saw a technology where natural sunlight is transfered to all corners of the building. but then again, this is not feasible here coz our electricity rates is one of the lowest in the world. Furthermore, our govt don't encourage solar and other energy saving stuff, we all know why lah... if save energy, who gonna pay those IPPs... . These guys from http://solarpower-mart.com/home, even commented abt this, and they are the solar experts. so how?
The FIT already running and tendering. You can check the SEDA website.
And your bill over rm77 or 300kwh/mth, you are subsidying 1% to the FIT. Since last year december.
That is 1% extra on top your normal pay bill. The money will go to subsidy the fit project. Gov won't subsidy this so call renewable energy.
nowadays, even if any projects meant well for the public, nobody really know. nothing's been said abt this Fit, so the 1% we pay how we know can benefit us? sigh...
nowadays, even if any projects meant well for the public, nobody really know. nothing's been said abt this Fit, so the 1% we pay how we know can benefit us? sigh...
It don't benefit you as usual. You are force to pay.
Unless you apply for the fit. Or use less than 300kwh.
It don't benefit you as usual. You are force to pay.
Unless you apply for the fit. Or use less than 300kwh.
if any projects that can benefit everyone is being properly relayed, then we know what we pay is worth it. but now, this FIt, we dun even know how to apply, and they never inform properly. only a minority gains. yes, they put everything on the web, but then how many can understand their intentions?
if any projects that can benefit everyone is being properly relayed, then we know what we pay is worth it. but now, this FIt, we dun even know how to apply, and they never inform properly. only a minority gains. yes, they put everything on the web, but then how many can understand their intentions?
This kind of project not for ordinary ppl. To install 1kw of solar panel under fit will cost you rm16k. The return is very long. And you need at least 4kw to get start.
Because we still under subsidy, this thing is not worth. With the high cost instal and difficult to educate ppl RE due to energy subsidy, that is problem gov to implement it. Some more got to subsidy the crony power station.
I was at pj yesterday and went to a showroom at the road behind jalan kemajuan.. Saw roof tile that is transparent ...... maybe can use this....think should be this http://www.terreal.com.my/roofing.php?id=47
I am now thinking of doing my awning using roof tiles with couple of this transparent tiles and my balcony roof tiles at one section so that can dry clothes without having concern of when it rains...
Not for indoor ...will be hot
This post has been edited by mywii: Apr 20 2012, 04:58 PM
hi... i came across this very old topic. i wonder if someone able to share some advice? i need to brighten up my stair case area as mine is terrace house so this is the darkest area in the house during afternoon. thanks.
From the information I searched, they will stop the heat (IR) and only allow the photon to diffuse on the panel. They claimed the temperature will not be change.
Hi guys, im currently doing research on this light pipe/ tubular light system and very interested about this. anyone had installed this system in their houses? im willing to pay the person whom willing to let me do some measurements/research in their house. thanks
ecogreen la, but practical in msia meh? heat all came in direct not sure how UV protection, your aircon turn max your TNB bill naik .... u jimat few watts for the light but your aircon might need pay more due to heat issue ?
Nov 25 2011, 12:13 PM, updated 15y ago
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. But u should try to call them and ask for a propoer qoute.
yes, they put everything on the web, but then how many can understand their intentions?
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