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System Performance
Using a clear top dome, a HUVCO tubular skylight brings light down the tube to a diffuser, which spreads it out into the space. The diffuser allows glare to be avoided and light to be brought to lit a large room area. The system resembles as an electric lighting fixture but relies exclusively on daylight, that it diffuses evenly within the room. The combination of the dome to collect daylight and diffuser to redistribute it also provides 100% UV protection. The tube can extend through large spaces, letting the system light a room even a few meters below the roof. For lighting at night, an optional electric night kit is available. For a more advanced lighting analysis and project specific results, we recommend using the Lightsolve program (under development).
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Performance data for all systems in the same category. Comparison to systems in other categories, selected through the matrix filtering process.
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System Description
The tubular skylights capture light, transport it, and diffuse it uniformly into the room. These systems comprise three main elements: a transparent acrylic top dome with flashing to protect from the elements, an aluminum tube with a 98% reflective surface, and a diffuser with a prismatic surface inside the room. A chemical vapor deposition process is used to create the tube’s reflective film. Most of the system, primarily made of aluminum, is therefore recyclable. Installation of this system is simple and can be done by a motivated consumer without assistance. There are add-ons, such as angled pipe extensions, available to simplify installation in special circumstances. Once installed, the top dome must be cleaned regularly to keep it from clouding up, but should last its expected 30 years. |
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