Re: SB: Solar tubes/grey water resources

["waterlady Frommer" <s_waterlady@hotmail.com>]

Hi you two,
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does anyone have any comments on the use of solar tubes? Energy loss
>(heat) vs. energy saved (lighting)?
We installed them in a potentially dark hallway and in two rooms which do 
not have windows, a music practice room and a closet.  We are impressed by 
the amount of light...no electric lights needed in the daytime.  I would say 
"0" energy loss or gain.They are small and completely sealed.

Any brands or types to recommend or
>avoid?
We used the brand Solatube available from Brighter concepts, Inc. in 
Oceanside.  phone (760) 602-3223,
www.wattkiller.com.  Excellent service.
>
>We are also looking for resources that can help us to install a grey
>water system that isn't a grey water system- until after the last
>inspector has left. We want to make it all ready for a simple (ha!) turn
>of the valve to divert grey water but it can't LOOK like that is what
>it's going to do. Our desert-full county has a serious issue with grey
>water usage. Go figure. Can someone recommend any books or illustrations
>that can help?

We just talked to our plumber and told him what we wanted to do.  He 
installed a buried stub
that we can tap into when the time comes.
susan

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