Passive Air Tube - Sensory Air Column

Passive Air Tube – Sensory Air Column

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The Passive Air Tube creates a captivating vortex of colourful beads that spiral upwards before cascading back down through the tube. Designed as a maintenance-free alternative to traditional bubble tubes, it delivers engaging visual sensory stimulation without the need for water.

Ideal for sensory rooms, schools, hospitals, SEND environments and healthcare settings, the Passive Air Tube encourages visual tracking, focus and relaxation while providing a safe and robust sensory feature.

The Passive Air Tube provides all the visual impact of a traditional sensory bubble tube without the maintenance associated with water-filled systems. Using a powerful airflow system, lightweight beads are propelled upwards through the tube before gently spiralling back down, creating an eye-catching vortex effect that users can watch and follow.

Perfect for sensory rooms, SEND classrooms, hospitals, therapy spaces and healthcare environments, the Passive Air Tube promotes visual engagement, concentration and relaxation through continuous movement and changing LED illumination.

Unlike standard bubble tubes, the Passive Air Tube requires no water, making it a practical choice where maintenance, hygiene or water usage may be a concern. The robust PVC construction provides excellent durability, while the low-voltage power supply ensures safe operation in educational and healthcare settings.

Available in a range of heights from 1m to 2m, the tube can be used as a standalone sensory feature or incorporated into a soft play plinth or sensory room installation.

Key Features

  • Maintenance-free sensory tube
  • No water required
  • Colour-changing LED illumination
  • Mesmerising bead vortex effect
  • Encourages visual tracking and focus
  • Ideal for SEND and sensory environments
  • Suitable for hospitals and healthcare settings
  • Robust PVC tube construction
  • Low-voltage power supply
  • Can be wall-fixed or incorporated into sensory room installations
  • Available in heights from 1m to 2m

Ideal For

  • Sensory Rooms
  • SEND Classrooms
  • Schools & Nurseries
  • Hospitals
  • Healthcare Environments
  • Therapy Rooms
  • Calm & Relaxation Spaces
  • Multi-Sensory Environments

Technical Specification

Specification

Details

Input Voltage

16VAC

Power Consumption

64W

Power Connector

2.1mm Jack

Maximum Ambient Temperature

40°C

Lighting Colours

Red, Green, Blue & White

Base Dimensions

380mm W x 380mm D x 160mm H

Tube Heights Available

1m to 2m

Approximate Weight

5kg

Construction

Robust PVC Tube

Why Choose a Passive Air Tube?

The Passive Air Tube offers many of the sensory benefits associated with bubble tubes while eliminating the need for water changes, cleaning and ongoing maintenance. This makes it particularly popular within hospitals, healthcare settings and educational environments where reliability and ease of use are essential.

Simply plug in, switch on and enjoy a continuous display of colourful swirling beads and changing light effects.

Additional information

Length

Below 1M, Above 1M

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Description

The Passive Air Tube provides all the visual impact of a traditional sensory bubble tube without the maintenance associated with water-filled systems. Using a powerful airflow system, lightweight beads are propelled upwards through the tube before gently spiralling back down, creating an eye-catching vortex effect that users can watch and follow.

Perfect for sensory rooms, SEND classrooms, hospitals, therapy spaces and healthcare environments, the Passive Air Tube promotes visual engagement, concentration and relaxation through continuous movement and changing LED illumination.

Unlike standard bubble tubes, the Passive Air Tube requires no water, making it a practical choice where maintenance, hygiene or water usage may be a concern. The robust PVC construction provides excellent durability, while the low-voltage power supply ensures safe operation in educational and healthcare settings.

Available in a range of heights from 1m to 2m, the tube can be used as a standalone sensory feature or incorporated into a soft play plinth or sensory room installation.

Key Features

  • Maintenance-free sensory tube
  • No water required
  • Colour-changing LED illumination
  • Mesmerising bead vortex effect
  • Encourages visual tracking and focus
  • Ideal for SEND and sensory environments
  • Suitable for hospitals and healthcare settings
  • Robust PVC tube construction
  • Low-voltage power supply
  • Can be wall-fixed or incorporated into sensory room installations
  • Available in heights from 1m to 2m

Ideal For

  • Sensory Rooms
  • SEND Classrooms
  • Schools & Nurseries
  • Hospitals
  • Healthcare Environments
  • Therapy Rooms
  • Calm & Relaxation Spaces
  • Multi-Sensory Environments

Technical Specification

Specification

Details

Input Voltage

16VAC

Power Consumption

64W

Power Connector

2.1mm Jack

Maximum Ambient Temperature

40°C

Lighting Colours

Red, Green, Blue & White

Base Dimensions

380mm W x 380mm D x 160mm H

Tube Heights Available

1m to 2m

Approximate Weight

5kg

Construction

Robust PVC Tube

Why Choose a Passive Air Tube?

The Passive Air Tube offers many of the sensory benefits associated with bubble tubes while eliminating the need for water changes, cleaning and ongoing maintenance. This makes it particularly popular within hospitals, healthcare settings and educational environments where reliability and ease of use are essential.

Simply plug in, switch on and enjoy a continuous display of colourful swirling beads and changing light effects.

Additional information

Length

Below 1M, Above 1M

How often does the tube need its water changing?

We recommend cleaning every 4 – 6 weeks. This may be shorter depending on the location if it in a dusty prone environment, for example.

How do you use your drain kit?

We’ve put together this handy video to show you just how to do this, please do get in touch if you have further questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh649oaTskQ

How much BCB fluid do you need to put into the water? And how often?

BCB fluid should be added once a month. 20ml needs to be added for every metre of product length (for example a 2 metre Bubble Tube would require 40ml of BCB fluid). Further detailed instructions can be found on the back of the supplied BCB bottle.

What is the length of the wall bracket from the wall?

Maximum size of 50cm from the front of the acrylic tube to the wall.

Can you have tubes cut to any height?

Yes, we do a standard size of 1M, 1.5M, 1.75M and 2M however if you require a specific height you need to keep in mind the 16cm required for the height of the base. For example, if your space was 200cm and you wanted to fit in a Bubble Tube at the height of 170cm exact. The height of the Tube itself would be 154cm you then add on the size of the base which is 16cm to give you an overall height of 170cm.

Does the acrylic tube come away from the base?

yes, there are 4 bolts that can be removed from the corner. This is only needs to be done if the base requires a new acrylic tube due to damage, refurbishment, maintenance etc.

How heavy is the bubble tube without water?

The bubble tube weighs approximately 5kg without water.

What diameters are the bubble tubes available in?

The most common diameter is 150mm, but we also provide 200mm diameter bubble tubes. Please state the diameter you require when placing an order.

How much water does each height of tube take?

1M * 150mm – 17.67 Litres, 200mm – 31.42 Litres
1.5M * 150mm – 26.5 Litres, 200mm – 47.1 Litres
1.75M * 150mm – 30.93 Litres, 200mm – 54.98 Litres
2M * 150mm – 35.34 Litres, 200mm – 62.83 Litres

Input Voltage: 12VAC
Power Consumption: 36W
Power Connector: 2.1mm jack
Ambient Temperature: 40°C maximum
Standard Lighting Colours: red, green, blue, yellow or white
Dimensions: Height 160mm + tube height, width 380mm, depth 380mm
Weight: 5kg approx. (without water)

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