The holiday season isn’t the same without the magic and sparkle of Christmas lights. A happy yard with cool Christmas light display puts a smile on everyone who passes by. One of the greatest delights kids have is to look at the Christmas tree lights that adorn shrubs, plants and even lampposts.
There are many lights to choose when deciding on Christmas lights. The first lights that were used to decorate Christmas were not electric, rather they were made of flame. However, with the evolution of technology, we have introduced cheaper and better options to decorate the holiday season. Some lights are ideal for trimming the Christmas tree, while others work best for outdoor décor, and some serve multiple uses. While choosing Christmas lights, consider factors such as theme and style of the décor, the purpose of light as well as your budget. Let us have a look at the three most common types of Christmas lights.
Incandescent lights
These are the classic Christmas lights. These are the common string lights that you see everywhere. Incandescent bulbs or mini lights are white or colored, and transmit a small amount of heat. The color of the Christmas light string can be selected according to the place where they are to be placed. Icicle lights are great for outdoor decoration as they provide a more natural appearance.
They can be used both indoors as well as outdoors, but you have to beware as they are somewhat susceptible to weathering.
C7 and C9 Lights
C7 and C9 style Christmas lights are the large, traditional lights that you sometimes see on Christmas trees and other outdoor Christmas displays. They consist of a cord with a number of sockets on it, with each socket consisting of a light bulb. They usually come in long strings with up to a total of 150 bulbs. The reason these strings are so popular is that the bulbs are bright and very visible. You can choose the length of the string and the color of the bulbs according to your needs.
They are available in a wide variety of colors, and they are quite energy efficient (the LED versions of C7 and C9) as compared to other types of Christmas light installation Chicago.
LED Christmas lights
These are the newest type of holiday lights that are quickly gaining steam. Energy efficient and cool to the touch, LED (light emitting diodes) bulbs can last over 20,000 hours and draw very little power. LED lights use a rectifier to brighten up the display and are safe for either indoor or outdoor displays.
LED lights for Christmas come in a variety of sizes and colors. They are available in mini lights, round shapes, and of course the classic C7 and C9 designs. New shapes like snowflakes, candy canes and miniature snowmen are introduced every year. They are slightly less bright, and create a warm white light, which is the color we are all used to from the old fashioned incandescent.
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