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)