The light output level depends on the size of the LED panel and there's a wide range of panels available, from tiny 180mm round LED panels ideal for toilets or small store rooms up to huge 600mm x 1200mm panels that are perfect for installing in false ceiling grids in offices. Illume solar skylights come as kits which include everything you need, including the LED panel, a suitably sized solar panel, mounting kit and at least 9m of cable to run from the solar panel to the light fitting. Both are excellent quality, good value for money and work on the same principles, but they are sold a bit differently. No need to have a skylight and a mains ele light in the same room, a solar skylight can do the job of both when used with an optional Day/Night kit.Īt the EnviroShop we sell two brands of solar skylights, the Illume range and the Redi-Light range. Positioning of light fitting on the ceiling is not restricted due to framing structures, pipes etc. Increases the efficiency of the home with no heat gain in summer or heat losses in winter. No security risk of intruders entering via the skylight shaft No more large unsightly holes cut into the roof which can compromise the integrity
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There is also the option of adding a mains power kit so your skylight can run at full brightness on heavily overcast days and at night, meaning you can replace your main light fitting with a solar powered skylight.ĪDVANTAGES OF SOLAR SKYLIGHTS OVER TRADITIONAL SKYLIGHTS Because there is no direct connection to the roof above there is no chance of water leaks developing or draughts leaking air. if you have a timber ceiling or old plaster and lathe.Īnother advantage of solar skylighting systems compared to traditional skylights is that the LED panels are sealed units, so no chance for insects, dirt or other debris to collect inside and look unsightly. There are surface mount light fittings available if you don't want the flush-mounted look or don't want to cut into your ceiling lining (e.g. The LED light panels can be positioned almost anywhere, not being limited by roof structure and other impediments. They also give you the option of adding a skylight to areas that were previously impossible, such as downstairs rooms or other areas with no roof access directly above.
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Light levels adjust as the levels of sunlight vary outside, connecting the interior with outside conditions and providing mains-power free lighting for areas without access to natural light.Īpart from the advantages of lower cost and the possibility of DIY installation, solar skylights preserve the thermal performance of your home by keeping your insulation intact and not adding a major source of heat gain in Summer and heat loss in Winter.
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Instead of cutting a hole through your roof, insulation and ceiling to install a shaft to bring daylight into gloomy areas of your home, office or factory you can now install a small solar panel on the roof, run a simple low voltage electrical cable into the roof cavity to any area that needs extra light and install an LED light fitting into the ceiling. Solar skylights are a new category of lighting technology that's getting sunlight-reactive light into areas that were not previously possible with traditional skylights.
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