Fiber optic lighting for bright natural light, in a building.
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We really need more light during the day, so what's the best way to do that? Artificial light? Windows? How about natural light, and the ability to put it ANYWHERE!
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Here's a picture
http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/sites/default/files/Parans_Showroom.jpg
The article will tell you all about it!Article: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/energy-solutions/fiber-optics-daylighting
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I took a quick look at this and WOW. I want that!
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I thought you might like that! I think it costs around $5G total. Not bad.
Edit: That get's you six "squares" of light modules, and one "input" lighting device that goes on a roof or even the side of a building. -
This makes me excited for the future. I mean, maybe one day this will become more of a standard type of lighting!
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Yep I hope so.
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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).
