[HJBeck]

We have them in kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and think they are great. We would not want them in bedrooms because they are too bright, and could impact sleep.

[Wilson02852]

Change the fan out to one with a low profile containing a light. Most new ones allow light levels and color to be adjusted. For work area (desk) use a task light. I use a brass bankers lamp and it looks great on the desk.

[fireman]

Originally Posted by roob1

Anyone had any experience with having a solar tube in a bedroom, either as a perspective buyer or an owner? Thinking of installing one in a very dark, spare bedroom used as an office. I don't like having a lamp on during the day.

I am aware you can have a powered cover for the tube installed.

We have 4 total, 1 in kitchen, 1 in the dining room, 1 in the living room and 1 in the master bedroom. We love how much natural light it brings in. They have solar powered dampers that can easily be closed. The master bedroom damper auto closes at sunset.
Solar Guys installed and they look great.

[RoseyRed]

good point for sure!

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I never understood the expense of a solar tube versus installing a light, several hundred dollars versus a couple hundred dollars, and the electric light works at night. You also have to consider the possibility of a leak with the solar tube and possible yellowing of the plastic outside cone. IMHO, an LED light with a wall switch those senses when the room is in use will do everything you want and save to a lot of money.