Sun-pipes

awnow

I am putting 2 sunpipes into my new selfbuild (build currently almost up to roof level). 'Keylite' do a rigid and flexible version starting at €250 and €300 respectively. Has anyone any recommendations/experiences of sun-pipes? I have an upstairs landing which will not receive any natural daylight.

North West

Hi Awnow

I have seen them used where roof space cannot accomodate a velux window. They give in reasonable light, put in the biggest diameter you can get if possible. You can also buy them with a built in light if required. They are usually called Sun Tunnel's. Google Sun tunnels there are plenty of suppliers out there.

North West

awnow

Hi Northwest, yes this is indeed my situation - we cannot get a velux into our hall so the sun tunnel seems like the only option. I suppose there are loads of them on the market; is there anything to look out for in terms of quality and value for money or do they ALL just do as it says on the tin!?:)

North West

Hi AWnow

See attached spec and idea of prices.

awnow

Thanks NW. That provides a good illustration!

I have three of them and they really do make a difference, I was determined that I was not going to put in those little windows over the bedroom doors to light the corridor, I hate them! The suntubes are so bright, visitors sometimes think they're lights.

awnow

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I have three of them and they really do make a difference, I was determined that I was not going to put in those little windows over the bedroom doors to light the corridor, I hate them! The suntubes are so bright, visitors sometimes think they're lights.

Hi Dolanbaker, that sounds good. Can you give the spec/manufacturer details of what you used or PM same to me thanks!

I got them in the UK (I was living there at the time), they have a solid 30cm diameter tube with a dome on the roof and a diffuser in the ceiling.

Avoid the cheaper ones with flexi tubes as they are not as bright.

Can't remember the name but it was one of the big players.

paddy147

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Avoid the cheaper ones with flexi tubes as they are not as bright.

+1 to the above.

An builder mate of mine recently showed me both the fixed/rigid version and also the flexi version fitted in place,and the flexi version gives poor,er light then the fixed/rigid version.

Joey the lips

Any sun pipe i have seen i have not liked. I reckoned in one case a light would have been better.

i would go and look at them and possibly ask your suppliers to show you examples of where they work.

You can tell them that you are thinking of getting them to fit it and want to see the work they do.