What is the difference between c5 and c6 Christmas lights?

The C5 lights use the same faceted style bulb cover or lens as our C6 but the C5 bulb cover is placed over a smaller wide angle lens so the C5 does a good job of evenly diffusing the directional LED light which is a problem with many C-style LED bulbs.

People also ask, what is the difference between c6 and c9 lights?

C6 lights are the smallest of the strawberry-shaped lights that many consider the “traditional Christmas bulb” shape. The bulbs are generally 3/4 inch in diameter and 1 1/8 inches tall. C9 lights have the same traditional strawberry shape as C6 and C7, but are slightly larger than C7.

Also, what are the different types of Christmas lights? Types of Christmas Lights

Mini String Lights. These lights have smaller bulbs and have remained popular for the past few decades.
Wide-Angle LED Mini Lights.
Large Bulb Lights.
Battery-Operated Lights.
Animated and Color-Changing Lights.
Net Lights.
Icicle Lights.
LED Rope Lights.

In this regard, what is the difference between c5 and c7 lights?

The smaller C7 bulb is less than 2 inches (1.29") tall, has a diameter of less than 1 inch (. 86")and is noticeably larger than our C6 Christmas lights. Our C5 LED Christmas lights have the same strawberry or cone shape as our popular C6 style Christmas lights but they are slightly smaller.

Should I use c7 or c9 lights?

C7 LED light bulbs use 90% less electricity, but are the same size, and can fit into the same size lighting string as incandescents. C9 LED have the same basic attributes as the C7s but usually have 5 LEDs to the base. If you wish to use either variety in animated light shows, be sure to opt for dimmable bulbs.

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How many c6 lights do I need for a 7 foot tree?

Another quick estimate would be to use 100-150 lights per foot of tree (starting with a 6 ft tree). This method results in more lights than the above table. To determine the number of C7 or C9 lights for your tree, try the following: Ht x diameter (divided by 2) for trees up to 7 feet = number of lights.

What is the brightest Christmas lights?

The Brightest and Most Durable Christmas Lights. Conical 5mm Wide-Angle LEDs are the most durable and brightest Christmas lights available. Almost every professional Christmas light installer uses these lights for their displays.

What does c6 LED lights mean?

C6 light strings are popular for illuminating bushes and trees because of their unique strawberry shape. They are also used for indoor decorating and as party or wedding accent lighting. C6 LED Lights.

How many c6 LED lights for a tree?

Bulb Style and Spacing

Tree Height	5MM, G12, M5, or C6 Bulb Shapes	C7 or C9 Bulb Shapes
12′ – 14′ Slender	630 – 770	450 – 600
12′ – 14′ Full	840 – 1400	550 – 675
15′ – 17′ Full	1050 – 1610	675 – 800
18′ – 20′ Full	1260 – 1890	800 – 950

How many strings of lights can you connect?

For example if your light string is rated at 20 watts, then you can run a maximum of 10 strings together in series. Now you can see why LED light strings can be run with so many more in series than traditional incandescent mini lights that require up to 10 more times the power to operate.

Can LED Xmas lights be repaired?

Christmas lights are a real nuisance to repair. The hard part is finding the bulb that is burnt out and most people do this by trial and error. If you have a string of LED lights that are of the non-replaceable type you may think all is lost. But don't be too hasty.

How many feet of lights do I need for a 7 foot tree?

A good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every foot-and-a-half of tree. However, if you love lights, you may want to double or even triple that amount.

Selecting Your Christmas Tree Lights.

Tree Height	Number of Lights
6 to 7 Feet	400 to 700
7.5 to 8.5 Feet	700 to 1,000
9 to 10 Feet	1,000 to 1,300
12 Feet	1,500 to 2,000

Do LED Christmas lights fade?

Introduction

they have no filament to break and should last longer;
their colors do not fade;
they use about 1/10 the power for the same amount of light;
they run cold: they cannot burn fingers.

How many c7 lights do I need for a 7 foot tree?

How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree?

Christmas Tree Height	Number of Christmas Lights
5 Feet	150 lights per strand / 7 strands
6 Feet	150 lights per strand / 8 strands
7 Feet	150 lights per strand / 9 strands
8 Feet	150 lights per strand / 10 strands

What kind of Christmas lights are best for outside?

Our Top Picks

Best Overall: Hofert Everglow Clear White Wire Light Set at Amazon.
Best Budget: Home Accents Clear Light Set at Home Depot.
Best Icicle Lights: The Holiday Aisle Mini Icicle Light at Wayfair.
Best Snowflake Lights: White Snowflake LED Fairy Lights at Amazon.

What does c7 mean on a light bulb?

C7 refers to the size of the base of the bulb; from base to tip the C7 bulb is a little over two inches high. C7 Christmas light bulbs have an E12 base (the same size base as the bulb you use for a traditional night light). The letters LED stand for Light Emitting Diode.

What happens if you string too many Christmas lights together?

Because light strings have a maximum wattage capacity, which is why many string lights come with a little fuse just in case you connect too many together at once. The fuse is designed to blow so you don't overload and damage your Christmas lights. This happens when your wattage exceeds the amp capacity of the circuit.

Do c7 bulbs get hot?

The older, incandescent bulbs do get hot, which makes them a fire hazard when used on or near flammable or delicate holiday decorations. However, the LED C7 and C9 bulbs do not get hot to the touch, expanding the creative horizons of where they can be used—anywhere… which leads us to…

What are the best Christmas lights?

The Best Christmas Lights for Any Indoor or Outdoor Display

BEST LARGE COLORED LIGHTS: Wintergreen Lighting 25-Count LED Multicolor Indoor/Outdoor Lights.
BEST MINI COLORED LIGHTS: Ankuka 200-Count LED Christmas Lights.
BEST MEDIUM-SIZE WHITE LIGHTS: NOMA 70-Count LED String Lights.

What are mini lights?

The 1970s saw a revolution in decorative lighting: Mini-lights were introduced. They now dominate the market when it comes to strands of lights. A mini-light is a small, 2.5-volt incandescent bulb that looks like this: These bulbs are not much different from any incandescent flashlight bulb (see below for details).

Are c7 and c7 1/2 bulbs the same?

Most C7 Christmas lamps use a candelabra base. I've never seen any difference between the base size of C7 and C7-1/2 lamps. It does not refer to the Shape of Glass. So the shape of the glass is the same, Conical.

What is g40 bulb?

G30, G40 and G50 refer to the sizes of the glass globes. G30 bulbs are the smallest size and are 30 mm (1.25 inches) in diameter. G40 bulbs are the middle size, measuring 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter. G50 are the largest of the three sizes and they're 50 mm (2 inches) in diameter.