Unsung Heroes: Christmas Light Stringers

Christmas light socket stringers, those unassuming yet vital components of your Christmas light displays, play a crucial role in ensuring your displays remain safe, efficient, and visually stunning. In this video, we delve into Christmas light stringers, exploring the types, sizes, colors and more, so you can choose the perfect Christmas light wire for your display.

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Video Chapters:

0:00-0:42 Intro
0:42-1:04 Kit or DIY, Which should I consider
1:04-1:23 What is a Stringer and how does it work
1:23-1:52 Why Socket and Bulb Base Matters
1:52-2:28 Stringer Color Options
2:28-2:50 Stringer Spacing
2:50-3:01 Stringer Length
3:01-3:33 Wire Insulation
3:33-4:00 Amp Capacity
4:00-4:27 Calculation for Amp Capacity
4:27-4:42 Light Bulb Max Amp Capacity
4:42-5:02 Get Max Use Out of your Stringer
5:02-5:31 Outro

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[rsofficial]

The problem with the complete C9 and C7 light sets sold in stores is they typically only use 20 gauge wire, which means they can’t handle much current and cap out at around 60-75 incandescent bulbs. With the stringers you buy separately, they typically use 18 gauge wire, so they can handle a lot more lights and you can have long stretches of lights without extension cords everywhere.

[mattp]

Can you comment on the number of articles I have seen saying to limit the length of SPT1 wire to 250 ft or 250 bulbs, regardless of bulb type? I am looking to light 1000' of fence line and would like to use opticore c9 bulbs, but unsure if I can truely use 1000' of 18 gauge wire from a single plug.