Fibre Optic Lighting

[linlin]

Can anyone explain the fundamental principles of fibre optic lighting as I'd like to have this in our new bathroom. I'd also like to know if there is anyway to make my own or minimise the cost as the prices are very high.

If you'd like an illustration, see the first picture on:
http://www.jacksons-camping.co.uk/swimming/tubelight.htm

Or
http://www.unlimitedlight.com/starkits.html

 

[Steve]

not as a main source of lighting, but it does look good.

they basically use a central light source (often a 20 or 50 watt halogen lamp with a fan), and transmit this light through plastic fibres, whose ends re-emit the light.

 

[linlin]

Thanks crafty

It wouldn't be the main light source, but for long hot soaks in the tub!
How could I achieve the different light levels: from dim to bright etc and/or colour changes?

 

[breezer]

you cant reproduce the same effect, as fibre optic lighting unless you use fibre optic lighting. It has so many advanages, e.g can be used under water, damp / steamy areas.

The only similar thing i can suggest is go to your local b & q and get some coloured led lights, they are available, in 6 or 9 i think round or oblong, i have the round. They change colour, but in a bathroom i would bet the lenses would soon fall off, but some realy good glue would solve that problem