I have seen solar tubes that produce what looks like cold, harsh fluorescent light. Is this light more natural looking (warm light)?
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This is "daylight" like fluorescent - not cool light. It is very bright and we are very satisfied of the result !
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I have a 10 and 13 " I feel that the light is bright off white. I'm so wasntvthat I did install these. Their awesome. You can always change that filter that attaches before the dome. Solstice makes a variety of filters. Just do some research,look at all the feedback. I think you will be happy,and your day will look brighter after installation
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It's just sunlight, but it can look more blue than yellow. May be due to the mirrored tube the light flows through. Took me a few days to get used to it. Not sure if you could add an extra filter at the entry point, but it's not really worth it in my opinion. The actual ceiling light in the same hallway as our light tube looks very yellow in comparison.
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These solar tubes come with two filters. We have natural light in the living room and kitchen. In both bathrooms we installed the warm light filters. Maybe there are more choices than the two that come with in the box, we have not asked since we are happy with what we've got.
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I instaled 3 and is not a warm light is like you have the sun inside the house, this is very usefull for my walking closets, i do not recomend in bedrooms, the tubes include a filters with no color so you can add a filter with the color you need for sure (Colored Overlays / Tinted Plastic Sheet / Transparent Film Gel)
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These tubes are quite bright, suitable for a shop. Warm white they aren't. I'd recommend Sylvania 21369 - F13T5/WW T5 Fluorescent Tube.
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I do believe it is fluorescent. It takes a minute or so to warm up to full brightness but it's not the orange or blue type fluorescent. It's a bright white light. It is not dimmable.
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It is a warm white - softer than white. Very similar to the light from my halogen outdoor lights.
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No, this light is a full spectrum light designed to simulate sunlight. It isn't for keeping the birds warm. The light in this fixture is good. It is the design of the lamp that I have a problem with.
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Yes, I use compact fluorescents in mine. The glass is frosted. Because the shade is a camel color, the fluorescents don't throw off the stark white light that they normally do. It gives off a nice warm light even using the CFLs. Hope this helps!
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HisJoe,I use this light for a custom welcome sign in our yard and it produces a warm mellow yellow light. Most solar LED lamps are a bright white color. Caution on the solar panel attach point to the light housing, it is poorly designed. I had to return the first unit, it was broken in the box. If u order the light, just shake the packing container and listen for any rattled pieces, which indicates a defective unit. The replacement light was ok, but after reading other reviews the broken pieces seemed to be a common problem. The light Replacement I received has worked for several months without any issues. Hope these words assist u in the decision process to purchase this item.n HisJoe,I use this light for a custom welcome sign in our yard and it produces a warm mellow yellow light. Most solar LED lamps are a bright white color. Caution on the solar panel attach point to the light housing, it is poorly designed. I had to return the first unit, it was broken in the box. If u order the light, just shake the packing container and listen for any rattled pieces, which indicates a defective unit. The replacement light was ok, but after reading other reviews the broken pieces seemed to be a common problem. The light Replacement I received has worked for several... » Read More HisJoe,I use this light for a custom welcome sign in our yard and it produces a warm mellow yellow light. Most solar LED lamps are a bright white color. Caution on the solar panel attach point to the light housing, it is poorly designed. I had to return the first unit, it was broken in the box. If u order the light, just shake the packing container and listen for any rattled pieces, which indicates a defective unit. The replacement light was ok, but after reading other reviews the broken pieces seemed to be a common problem. The light Replacement I received has worked for several months without any issues. Hope these words assist u in the decision process to purchase this item.n « Show Less
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Mine are fluorescent lights so "Yes", but...a couple times I have had to manually flip the switch on the lights off and on again when first activated in a cold state. Not severe for me, but it has happened a couple of times. So, I'd say "yes, but...better inside than in a cold garage.George's comment below seems to encompass the best answer so far, where instant start bulbs are the way to go, not slower tube, if possible.
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Adam, Hydrofarm's website has it listed as "full spectrum daylight" - 6400 Kelvin.....double check to be sure...mine was doa and they were out of them so I went with another bulb.
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The light is not the piercing white of some LED's. A warmer white light is how I would describe it. Certainly not an over powering bright light.
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Packaging says "Bright White". Compared to fluorescent it is much closer to cool than warm.
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I haven't had any problems. It does tend to be warmer but it works great for plants and lights the tank very well.
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The color could be called warm white. It is as close to natural sun light as we have seen from any artificial light source. Almost all florescent bulbs tend toward the blue end of the spectrum. At 3000 Kelvin temperature, these LED's are very white with a slight shift toward the yellow, warmer end of the spectrum, very much like sunlight.
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Hi Jane, I wouldn't say its warm. The light isn't as bad as a florescent, but still has a blue tint. Maybe its the shade. Sometimes I just leave the shade off and its ok.
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It is a true cool white light. I am not a fan of the warm white and would have returned it if it were the warm.
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I dunno but it's very bright and natural light. Natural enough for me to have a herb garden growing in the closet of my basement apartment now. Plants seem to love it.
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The light quality is very white(?,) not like sunlight or regular (incandescent) light bulbs. This helps me because I think I have (a) cataract(s.) This light quality may not be to the likings of some people. It is artificial... of course... lol!