Fiber optic lighting for bright natural light, in a building.
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Is this what I think it is?
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@timpster said:
Is this what I think it is?
What do you think it is?
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A fiber optic cable that transmits light.
It says "light source needed" so that could be the sky.
I'd probably wrap it in foil.
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Obviously: "FEATURES: Clear fiber optics lighting."
So, I guess you'd use it for whatever you want, as long as you can put light through it. Why would you wrap it in aluminum foil? Is that needed?
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Well, it's a tube of light, and I'd want to push / reflect the light through from a hole in the roof, or something, and down through.
I don't want the light leaving the small glass tube, I want it all to go to the end, and then be free.
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@timpster said:
Well, it's a tube of light, and I'd want to push / reflect the light through from a hole in the roof, or something, and down through.
I don't want the light leaving the small glass tube, I want it all to go to the end, and then be free.
Hmm. I guess that makes sense. Maximum brightness.
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Yep, I don't want any of the light escaping until it gets to the end, or it probably won't nearly bright enough.
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Hey @f-lux-team are we correct that this is a glass tube that light can go through -- and is it safe to vend a little?
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Judging from its product page on Amazon, the answer is a huge yes. It says so right on the page. As for it being flexible, the photo shows a flexible fiber optic tube.
I don't know what fiber optic tubes are made out of, but I doubt that it matters, just as long as they work and are of high quality.
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O.K., but ... how the hell would I use it? Should I get a professional to drill holes in my roof and ceiling, and, how would I make it look good?
It's only $12 last I checked, so, I'm really worried about how in the world I would set up the installation.
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@timpster said:
O.K., but ... how the hell would I use it? Should I get a professional to drill holes in my roof and ceiling, and, how would I make it look good?
It's only $12 last I checked, so, I'm really worried about how in the world I would set up the installation.
How would I or anyone else on the f.lux forum know? I think you're on your own with this one. You're trying to attempt something that's very advanced. Quite honestly, I don't know why you're trying to do it because this is a MAJOR project and would probably require some very specialized expertise for the entire project.
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Alright, how about a 10 foot cable!
"Perfect for star ceilings, landscape & interior lighting."I think that will do exactly what I want.
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Are you financially able to do this though? I mean, seriously! $10 + $6.20 shipping for just one? Can you imagine how many you're going to need in order to build one of these light fixtures? Not to mention the cost of putting a huge hole in your ceiling, buying the parts needed to make a fixture so that you still have insulation and a waterproof seal, etc. etc. .etc. Have you thought this through? :)
Man.... I'd rather wait until I can afford to just have the pre-made fixtures installed. Or, just skip it altogether.
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Well, I have not. I like the way you are calculating it though, spot on. I would probably get just two or three, and see what they do, if I get it, I'll put pictures on the forum.
It will be a while though, I'm not ready yet, (but I do have the money).
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@timpster said:
Well, I have not. I like the way you are calculating it though, spot on. I would probably get just two or three, and see what they do, if I get it, I'll put pictures on the forum.
It will be a while though, I'm not ready yet, (but I do have the money).
Having the money is definitely a good thing, but to be honest, I would expect this to be an extremely expensive project that really only the rich and famous can afford. Either way, I would look into hiring people who can help you accomplish this (professionals). Putting a giant hole in both the ceiling and the roof will probably be Maximum Difficulty, and you will have to make sure the weather cooperates as well. You might even need a permit for this project. I mean, this is a severely major project here. I can't even begin to fathom what goes into putting a huge hole in the ceiling that goes all the way through the roof. Then there's the part where it has to be finished, sealed, etc.
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Well all that's for the future, I'd have to know if I like it first.
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@timpster said:
Well all that's for the future, I'd have to know if I like it first.
I don't know what you want to do then. I thought you wanted to build one of these and stick it in your ceiling. I don't know how that can be accomplished without doing some major intentional damage. lol :) Of course, I'm not one who would know either.
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Well first I have to know if they put out enough light. Then I can move up to the bigger steps.
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@timpster said:
Well first I have to know if they put out enough light. Then I can move up to the bigger steps.
I'd imagine that they do if you have maybe a few thousand condensed together.
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I'm quite sure I'd only need about 5 or 6 at the maximum per every hole or area that I want to light up, it doesn't need 100 of them.
