CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TIPS AND TRICKS

DIFFERENCES IN LIGHT BULB SIZES

Mini Lights| Mini lights are the most common incandescent and LED size used in Christmas decorating. They tend to run between .5 and 2 watts in brightness and have a base that snaps into sockets instead of screwing in.

C9| C9 bulbs are mostly used in outdoor decorations due to their size, brightness and heat they give off. They run about 7 watts in brightness and have a screw in base. They are usually available in both incandescent and LED.

C7| C7 bulbs are the most common C style and are often referred to as looking Retro. The have an average brightness of about 5 watts and have a screw in base. Bubble lights are often this size. They are usually available in both incandescent and LED.

C6| C6 bulbs were once the original C style bulb used for Christmas decorating, but are now uncommon and are most likely only available in LED.

G20 and G12| G style lights are similar to mini lights for their style and useage. They often come in a faceted crystal appearance and are most likely only available in LED.

M5| M5 mini bulbs are very similar to regular mini bulbs. They are the same size and shape, but the surface is heavily faceted. LED lights project straight out unless otherwise reflected, so the facets help diffuse the bright light.

Rectified Conical| Rectified conical, also known as wide angle bulbs, are the same width of mini lights, but instead of a long cylindrical tube, the light is a short, convex cylinder. Because LED lights project straight out unless otherwise reflected, these lights shine rather intensly.

Bubble Lights| Bubble lights often have the same base as a C7 bulb and are able to screw into a C7 socket. Most bubble lights are incandescent because heat is needed to boil the liquid in order to make the bubbling effect. Bubble lights are safe to use on your tree or garland, indoors or outdoors.

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