Sun tube?

digican · Post by **digican** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 3:03 pm

Has anyone ever heard of a device called the sun tube? i was wondering if it would actually work. looks like it could with the proper setup, here is a link to their site.... http://www.suntube.co.za/index.asp

Dr. Greenthumb · Post by **Dr. Greenthumb** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:02 pm

If its just a skylight then it wont work. when the sun disappears you're fucked.

digican · Post by **digican** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:00 am

no it transports light from outside into anywhere inside. so its like outdoor growing inside. u get wat im saying?

Dr. Greenthumb · Post by **Dr. Greenthumb** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:05 am

How the hell does it transport light?

ps. I dont think it transports it I think it's a basic sky light. It catches the suns rays in that tube and projects them into the house but there would be no way to focus the light on a plant. Also when the sun goes down you're fucked. So if you were to manage to make it a feasible light source you would still need to wait until the growing season comes around again.

digican · Post by **digican** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:36 am

srry man didnt no if was a serious matter just tryin to spread ideas is all

Dr. Greenthumb · Post by **Dr. Greenthumb** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 2:24 am

I can see how that came out a bit rash but I didnt mean it to. I was just wondering how it would transport light. As if theres some sort of teleportation device that I dont know about.

Keep them coming man you're the only person to engage in conversation in the grow forums...

digican · Post by **digican** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 2:31 am

check out the site bro, tells u evrything u need to know. it utilizes a shiny reflective surface inside of a tube that transports the light into a globe type thing that shines the light. it can be used to provide the full spectrum capabilities of sunlight, while keepin energy prices down. the growing times are limited, yes, but if u ask me, sun-grown bud cant really compare to bud grown with artificial light.

ill be back in 2 weeks, going to europe. ttyl bro.

Dr. Greenthumb · Post by **Dr. Greenthumb** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 2:37 am

safe travels digi.

qwertyuiop · Post by **qwertyuiop** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:29 am

ive seen these. theres a dome shaped thing that goes on the outside, and then theres reflective flexable tubing, and another glass thing that lets light through to the room. i dont see any reason why it wouldnt work unless your skylight is placed where gets covered by shade too early.seems like too much crap to deal with just to grow a few plants though.

Dr. Greenthumb · Post by **Dr. Greenthumb** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:50 am

Another things I'm not sure about:

the skylight might filter out certain rays that the plants need.

you would have to wait till about 9 months before you can start.

qwertyuiop · Post by **qwertyuiop** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:54 am

yeah, I stick by my pain in the ass comment

digican · Post by **digican** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:05 am

well watever just wanted yur opinions, not ever gonna consider buying, just wanted to see wat u guys/girls thought. and thanks for the saf travels comment, i just saw hostel and a bit skeptical about goin to europe but thanks anyways. l8ter guys

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