Solatube® Skylight DIY Kit
Brighten your home with beautiful, natural daylight in just 2 hours! The Solatube 160DS (10-inch diameter) tubular skylight kit is designed for effortless installation—no major structural modifications required.
Harnessing advanced daylighting technology, this kit transforms dark, dreary spaces into vibrant, inviting rooms filled with pure, natural light—without the heat. Perfect for bathrooms, laundry rooms, closets and hallways, and more, it delivers consistent, energy-efficient illumination while enhancing mood, productivity, sleep quality, and overall well-being.
Key Features:
- Advanced Dome Technologies - Capture low-angle morning and evening sunlight for consistent, brilliant illumination throughout the day.
- Patented 99% Reflective Tubing - Maximizes light transfer to brighten every corner of your home.
- Elegant Ceiling Fixtures - Beautifully diffuses daylight, creating a warm, natural ambiance that artificial lighting can’t match.
Additional Benefits
- Can install in 2 hours.
- No major structural modifications to the house.
- FREE SHIPPING.
- Cuts down on energy usage for an environmentally friendly solution.
- Let’s light in without the heat.
- Quality of light that is beautiful and better than artificial light.
- Psychological benefits: natural daylight improves mood, enhances productivity, and supports healthier sleep cycles compared to artificial lighting.
Benefits of Natural Light
Creates a Warm & Inviting Atmosphere
Eco-Friendly & Sustainable
Enhances Mood & Wellness
Improves Sleep Quality
Enhances Focus & Productivity
Reduces Eye Strain & Headaches
Installation Instructions
Click the button below to download the detailed installation instructions in PDF format.
Download Installation InstructionsWhat's In The Box
- Top tube and bottom tube – total of 24 inches of tubing.
- Roof Sunlight Collector Dome featuring Raybender 3000 Technology .
- LightTracker Reflector .
- Softening Effects Lens .
- Classic Vusion™ .
- Instruction Manual (PDF)
Specifications
- Brand: Solatube
- Product Type: Tubular Skylight
- Tube Diameter: 10 in. ( 250 mm)
- Light Coverage Area: 150-200 sq. ft (14-19 sq. m)
- 2" Extension Tubes Included: No
- Solar-powered Night Light Included: No
- Fixture Type: White Ceiling Fixture
- Fixture Shape: Round
- High Velocity Hurricane Zone Rated: No
- Roof Flashing Included: Yes
- Installation Hardware Included: Yes
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Accessories Available
- Extension Tubes ↗ – For installations requiring additional length.
- Ventilation Add-on Kit ↗ – For controlling humidity.
- Light Add-on Kit ↗ – For nighttime lighting.
- Daylight Dimmer ↗ – For adjusting the daylight level.
Warranty
Under the product warranty, Solatube® Daylighting System components are covered for 10 years, most electrical components for 5 years, and Solatube Smart LED™ electrical components for 3 years. For full warranty details, click here.
California Proposition 65 Warning
⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Brand Name:
- Solatube®
- Product Type:
- Tubular Skylight
- Tube Diameter:
- 10 in. (250 mm)
- Light Coverage Area:
- 150-200 sq. ft (14-19 sq. m)
- 20" Extension Tubes Included:
- No
- Solar-powered Night Light Included:
- No
- Fixture Type:
- White Ceiling Fixture
- Fixture Shape:
- Round
- High Velocity Hurricane Zone Rated:
- No
- Roof Flashing Included:
- Yes
- Installation Hardware Included:
- Yes
41 Reviews
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come highly recommended.
I have a bright hallway that used to be sad. Natural light is such a mood uplifter! Thanks, Solatube!
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Solatube is great.
hallway is bright now
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Ive counted on Solatube for years to give the best value to my clients. I do high-end remodels and when I find just the right area, I always reach out Solatube for ways to let more light in.
They have great options from round to square w/ Diamond patterned or frosted lenses, Id recommend them over and over again For the quality products and service they give.
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My laundry room has no windows and was extremely dark.
Now Im going to think the overhead light is always on.
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I really love my 5 new Solatubes!
I had them installed in dark areas of my house in the entryway, 2 guest bathrooms, laundry room and a hallway connecting the bedrooms. I also had night lights added to each tube which offers a soft glow that is really cool and functional if I have to get up and navigate the house late at night without turning on bright lights. Lastly, what I’d call the powder room and guest bath I had the combination Solatube and exhaust vent n fan. It is pretty quiet and makes for a clean looking ceiling. After much research, I can honestly say that Solatube has the best quality tubular lighting system out there compared to other brands and the price is very reasonable.
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Great experience with a great company from start to finish
highly recommend this company.
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The two tunes have totally changed the appearance and feel of the kitchen and windowless bathroom.
You feel like the light is on and you have to turn the light off as you leave the kitchen or bathroom. Even makes to areas feel roomy and cozy besides been bright with light
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Loved my experience with Solatube
I had a Solatube in my first home and once I bought my new home, I had a hallway without lights that I wanted to bring brightness to. Solatube brought me light and I am pleased!
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Completed installing 2 solatubes which look great.
Would highly recommend solatube as the company
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I'm very happy with my Solar Tube with air vent.
The 10" tube brightens the bathroom and hallway as hoped. The air vent is so quiet compared to the 1964 fan removed!
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Great work. We are very happy with the results.
That living area was always a bit dark. Now I am always thinking that I need to turn a few lights out!
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When we bought this house in 2018, we got a Solatube installed in our dark kitchen.
It brightened the kitchen so much that we decided to get more. Today, we finally got 2 NEW SolaTubes installed, one (10) in our Dark Hallways in the center of the house and the other (12) in the dark Living Area (Baseball/Craft room). Its an Amazing Transformation! We highly recommend Solatube Home products!
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We are thrilled.
Our SolaTubes our master bathroom, so much natural light and they look great. We are very pleased. Thanks so much
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So efficient and clean.
Love my original solatube in a windowless bathroom, so I added 2 more in dark area that really needed light. It did exactly what I wanted for the space. So much more welcoming
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Highly recommend Solatube!
I had dark areas in my bathrooms, hallway, and living room, and wanted more light. I found Solatube, I'm thrilled with the results--it brightened the rooms exactly as I hoped.
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Love solatube! We have installed it in several of our rentals. Its so great and fast for darker spaces
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We had 3 Solatubes installed in our home. The rooms where the Solatube installed are now 100 percent brighter.
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Very impressed with the transformation! We updated 5 existing Solar Tubes and added a new one. We added solar night lights and upgraded lenses. I love the night lights which turn out to be a great safety feature as well. Thank you so much!
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I love how our Solatube looks
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We just had our 30 year old Solatube skylights replaced with solar powered open and close ones by Solatube Home. The skylights are very improved over our old ones. No more cranking! Love them!
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If you're considering solar tube lighting (it really works great) look no farther that Solatube. We couldn't be happier to give a 5 star rating
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I’m so very happy with all my Solatubes! I have had them out twice now for more tubes and am very satisfied with their quality
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Have used this company in the past for their solatube ceiling lighting systems. Company doesn't use high pressure tactics. They just present their product line to offer you solutions based on your needs
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We had a Solatube installed in a dark hallway. It is now bright and beautiful.
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So very happy
I’m so very happy with all my Solatubes! They really brighten up my house.
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We had our new Solartube installed in our kitchen. It really lights the room up. If you have an area in your home that is dark in the daytime, call Solartube. Amazing!
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We love our 2 new Solatubes.
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The solatube is perfect and gives my room the light I was hoping for.
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I have owned my Solatubes for 18 years, and recently decided to replace them. I love having an option for increasing daylight iny home. I have plants in my home, and they definitely respond to the extra light
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Professional and clean installation of 10” Solar Tunnel. It’s a great product
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Solatube Home has been a blessing in my life!
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I am very impressed not only with the quality of products that Solatube has but their customer service is outstanding.
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Having a dark living room and front bathroom without a window is depressing! But, with my new solatubes you've made my new home happy and bright again.
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We have 3 skylights and after 37 years of use at least 2 were showing noticeable signs of wear. Once installed I honestly couldn’t believe how much additional light the new skylights provided. Makes me wish I had done this years ago.
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I’m super happy with the result and my hallway is much brighter.
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It has been a few days now since I've had my solatube installed and it has immensely brightened my kitchen space!!
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Ok until the warranty runs out and they turn yellow. Expensive to replace. You would think they
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My solatubes are so bright and shiny i almost need sunglasses in the house..highly recommend..not too many companies offer this kind of service these days.
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What a difference these have made in my home. I wake up excited for the day as I get more light now. Spending more time in my living room which used to be too dark
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I had three solar tubes installed today. What a huge difference around here.
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Excellent in all aspects. The tube brightened up a windowless bathroom and the light spills into the adjacent hallway.
