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Solatube - Innovation In Daylighting. Solar tube skylights.

Clearance! - 10% OFF all Parts, Add-Ons, and Accessories
(Limited to Stock On-Hand)

We typically ship Solatube kits same or next day.

Solatube is a solar tube skylight that's more energy efficient than standard skylights and far easier to install. The Solatube tubular skylight model delivers an EDCS (Effective Daylight Capture Surface) nearly double that of copycat products. Solatube provides natural daylight that can transform a dark room of any size.

      Product Specifications
  Solatube
160 DS
Solatube
290 DS
  Tube Size (Diameter) 10 in 14 in
  EDCS (Effective Daylight Capturing Surface)
This represents the surface area of the dome that collects and redirects sunlight. For comparison, a clear dome with no lens on a typical 10 inch tube system has an EDCS of 78.5 square inches.
160 in2
(1032 cm2)
290 in2
(1871 cm2)
  30% Federal Tax Credit Eligible:
30% Federal Tax Credit Solatube eChoice products exceed the performance standards established in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that require skylight products to meet a maximum U-Factor rating of 0.30 and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30. For more information visit our Federal Tax Credit Information Center.
E-Choice Products Only
(160 DSe)
E-Choice Products Only
(290 DSe)
  Light Coverage Area 150-200 ft2
(14 - 19 m2)
250-300 ft2
(23 - 28 m2)
  Potential Tube Length 20 ft+
(6 m +)
30 ft+
(9 m+)
Pre-Built Kits Include
Kits are available with out extension tubes
  • Dome with Raybender® 3000 Technology (1)
  • Pitched-Stlye Roof Flashing
  • Top Tube Assembly (1)
    Dome Ring (with integrated spacers)
    Spectralight® Infinity Top Tube w/ Angle Adapter
  • 16" Extension Tubes (2)*
  • Bottom Tube Assembly (1)
      Spectralight® Infinity Bottom Tube w/ Angle Adapter
      Ceiling Ring (with integrated fastening clamps)
  • Vusion Diffuser
  • Seal & Fastener Kit
    Dome Ring Screws - #8 X 1 in (25 mm) (5)
    LightTracker™ Reflector (1)
    Flashing Screws - #10 X 2 in (50 mm) (8)
    Expansion Joint Seal (1)
    Tube Screws - #8 X 3/8 in (10 mm) (10)
    2in (51 mm) Foil Tape - 18 ft (5.5 m) roll (1)
    Drywall Screws - #6 X 1 5/8 in (40 mm) (4)
    Roof Sealant (Optional)
Build Your Own Kits Include
  • Dome with Raybender® 3000 Technology (1)
  • Pitched or Flat Roof Flashing (Selected by Customer)
  • Top Tube Assembly (1)
    Dome Ring (with integrated spacers)
    Spectralight® Infinity Top Tube w/ Angle Adapter
  • 16", 32", or 48" Extension Tubing (Selected by Customer)
  • Bottom Tube Assembly (1)
      Spectralight® Infinity Bottom Tube w/ Angle Adapter
      Ceiling Ring (with integrated fastening clamps)
  • Vusion or OptiView Diffuser (Selected by Customer)
  • Seal & Fastener Kit
    Dome Ring Screws - #8 X 1 in (25 mm) (5)
    LightTracker™ Reflector (1)
    Flashing Screws - #10 X 2 in (50 mm) (8)
    Expansion Joint Seal (1)
    Tube Screws - #8 X 3/8 in (10 mm) (10)
    2in (51 mm) Foil Tape - 18 ft (5.5 m) roll (1)
    Drywall Screws - #6 X 1 5/8 in (40 mm) (4)
    Roof Sealant (Optional)


  Solatube Kits

160 DSe
(10" diameter)
290 DSe
(14" diameter)
Solatube solar tube skylights

Solatube Echoice Kits w/ Pitched Flashing

* Includes (2) - 16" Extension Tubes
(span of 43" including top and bottom assembly tubes)  

> $299.00 --
eChoice Solatube Kits - Qualify For 30% Federal Tax Credit Solatube Kits

eChoice Solatube Daylighting Kits are designed to exceed thermal performance standards, offering superior light performance & unrivaled energy efficiency.

These kits are also eligible for a 30% Federal Tax Credit up to $1,500.

  Extension Tubes

160 DS
(10" diameter)
290 DS
(14" diameter)
Solatube tube skylights extionsion tubing Extension Tubes
Extension tubes can be added in increments of 16" or 24" for long runs without sacrificing performance. It's possible to create long tube runs up to 30 ft/9 m.
> 16"  $25.65 > 16"  $27.90
> 24"  $35.91 > 24"  $43.65
90 degree solatube extension tube 0° - 90° Degree Extension Tube
Provides the ability to install around severe obstacles. Three built-in 30 degree angle adapters gives you the flexibility to install just about anywhere.
-- > $55.17

  Flashing Kits / Turret Extensions

160 DS
(10" diameter)
290 DS
(14" diameter)

Flashing Turret Extensions
Use to raise the height of the Solatube dome on a roof to avoid snow, water,
or shading from roof obstructions. Order additional tubing to accommodate turret height. Available in 2", 4", 12", 24", 36" and 48" heights.

Solatube Skylight Turret Extensions
2"  $8.91 2"  $19.71
4"  $29.25 4"  $39.51
12"  $38.25 12"  $52.65
24"  $44.55 24"  $62.55
36"  $66.15 36"  $82.71
48"  $78.03 48"  $97.20

  Diffusers

160 DS
(10" diameter)
290 DS
(14" diameter)
    OptiView Diffuser

OptiView Diffuser

This diffuser uses a Fresnel lens to deliver crystal clear daylight and a unique view of the sky. Standard color is white, see below for more options...
$35.55 $73.35
Frosted Shade
Provides a clean contemporary look to any Solatube Daylighting System. The shade design provides a visual cutoff, producing a soothing comfortable light.
$49.41 $85.41
    Vusion Diffuser

Vusion Diffuser

For outstanding light diffusion that artfully blends to the ceiling plane, providing the radiance of natural light. Standard color is white, see below for more options...
$25.65 $40.05
Frosted Shade
Provides a clean contemporary look to any Solatube Daylighting System. The shade design provides a visual cutoff, producing a soothing comfortable light.
$33.75 $49.41

  Effect Lenses

160 DS
(10" diameter)
290 DS
(14" diameter)
softening effects lens Softening Effects Lens
Used with a diffuser this effect lens creates a subtle, softer natural lighting effect.
$7.88 $10.71
softening effects lens Warm Effect Lens
Used with a diffuser this effect lens enhances natural daylight by warming the light creating a color comparable to incandescent bulbs.
$9.81 $13.41

  Add-Ons / Accessories

160 DS
(10" diameter)
290 DS
(14" diameter)
Solatube Ventilation Kit Solatube Ventilation Kit
An integrated fan and lens design provides an attractive look with exceptional style and performance.
Roof Vent Cap sold separately
> $172.90 N / A
Solatube Roof Vent Cap for Ventilation Kit
Roof Vent Cap for Ventilation Kit
Ventilation Roof Vent Cap is for use with the Ventilation Add-On Kit (if no vent exists). Comes with gravity damper to prevent back flow.
> $16.56 N / A
Solatube Light Add-on Kit - for night time use Universal Light Add-On Kit
Add on a recessed light fixture to provide light during night-time use. The 160DS Kit accepts (1) 100-watt lamp, 290 DS Kit accepts (2) 100-watt lamps. Up to 26-watt compact fluorescent lamps may be substituted.
> $45.90 > $49.50
Solatube Daylight Dimmer  Daylight Dimmer
Because you don’t need 100% of the light 100% of the time, the Daylight Dimmer easily controls the amount of daylight entering a room with the convenience of a switch.
> $166.10 --
Solatube Daylight Dimmer Switch Daylight Dimmer Switch
Daylight Dimmer Switch Kit includes DPDT switch, wall plate and 15 ft/4.5 m of cable. Multiple Daylight Dimmers can be controlled by one switch.
> $46.49

( Compatible With Both Sizes )

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