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    • Tungsten_smoothT
      Tungsten_smooth
      last edited by Tungsten_smooth

      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!
      I just wish a small portion of the UV rays got through, like 5-10%.

      http://www.parans.com/eng/sp3/

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      • Tungsten_smoothT
        Tungsten_smooth
        last edited by Tungsten_smooth

        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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        • TwoCablesT
          TwoCables
          last edited by

          I took a quick look at this and WOW. I want that!

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          • Tungsten_smoothT
            Tungsten_smooth
            last edited by Tungsten_smooth

            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.

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            • TwoCablesT
              TwoCables
              last edited by

              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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              • Tungsten_smoothT
                Tungsten_smooth
                last edited by

                Yep I hope so.

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                • Tungsten_smoothT
                  Tungsten_smooth
                  last edited by

                  Is this what I think it is?

                  http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006O6X8S/ref=mp_s_a_1_23?qid=1436568983&sr=8-23&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=fiber+optic+lighting

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                  • TwoCablesT
                    TwoCables @Tungsten_smooth
                    last edited by TwoCables

                    @timpster said:

                    Is this what I think it is?

                    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006O6X8S/ref=mp_s_a_1_23?qid=1436568983&sr=8-23&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=fiber+optic+lighting

                    What do you think it is?

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                    • Tungsten_smoothT
                      Tungsten_smooth
                      last edited by

                      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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                      • TwoCablesT
                        TwoCables
                        last edited by

                        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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                        • Tungsten_smoothT
                          Tungsten_smooth
                          last edited by

                          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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                          • TwoCablesT
                            TwoCables @Tungsten_smooth
                            last edited by TwoCables

                            @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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                            • Tungsten_smoothT
                              Tungsten_smooth
                              last edited by

                              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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                              • Tungsten_smoothT
                                Tungsten_smooth
                                last edited by

                                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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                                • TwoCablesT
                                  TwoCables
                                  last edited by TwoCables

                                  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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                                  • Tungsten_smoothT
                                    Tungsten_smooth
                                    last edited by

                                    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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                                    • TwoCablesT
                                      TwoCables @Tungsten_smooth
                                      last edited by TwoCables

                                      @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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                                      • Tungsten_smoothT
                                        Tungsten_smooth
                                        last edited by Tungsten_smooth

                                        Alright, how about a 10 foot cable!
                                        "Perfect for star ceilings, landscape & interior lighting."

                                        http://www.amazon.com/Strand-EndGlow-Fiber-Optic-Lighting/dp/B00E75QIE6/ref=sr_1_68?ie=UTF8&qid=1437251243&sr=8-68&keywords=fiber+optic+cable+light

                                        I think that will do exactly what I want.

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                                        • TwoCablesT
                                          TwoCables
                                          last edited by

                                          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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                                          • Tungsten_smoothT
                                            Tungsten_smooth
                                            last edited by

                                            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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