Hanging LED christmas lights is popular and conventional for many families. But it can be a daunting and troublesome experience. Take your time to plan and hand the LED christmas lights in a step-by-step, organized manner. A little planning can go a long way!
Here’s you need to know to get the LED christmas lighting installation done without the stress and problems.
1. Develop an Electric Plan. Plan ahead and really know what you have to hang lights on, and how you plan to plug them in. Linking too many strings of light bulbs together can blow fuses (especially the lowest priced strings of lights). Plan the format by utilizing some electrical outlets.
2. Safety Issues. Clean up the dried leaves from gutters and downspouts to alleviate the chance of fires. Be sure the electrical cords are intact and not cracked or torn. Be sure the hooks are secure and have durable place to install the lights.
3. Use Proper Tools. Get out just the right stuff you need for the task. Possibly, you will need a ladder, tape measure, light clips or pins, attractive lights and extension cords. You might also need a hammer, pliers and a screwdriver.
4. Segregate light strands and test the lights. Before hanging any decorations, separate the strands, lay them out across the yard or driveway to get all the twists and kinks away from the strings. Check for cracked bulbs and split wiring. Plug the light strings, and replace any dead bulbs. It’s safer to replace burned out bulbs before they are hung and out of reach.
5. Hangers, hooks and clips. Equally space the hooks or clips along the eaves of your house. Make sure the hooks/clips are linked firmly and spaced far enough apart to prevent the light strands from dangling or swinging in the breeze. Usually, 12 inches is about right. Attach all the pins along the spots you plan to have lights. Don’t use staples or nails, since the wires can be split, light strands can fail, and potential fire risks can be created.
6. Hang the lights. Before going up the ladder, make sure it is on leveled ground and has a firm foundation. Ask someone to hold the ladder stable. When hanging LED Christmas lights, you should hold the strings up to protect against the weight from the not-yet-hung portion of the strand from pulling off or falling any clips or hooks.
7. Power Up. Now that the lights were placed securely in the light hooks, plug the strings into the created outlets. Set clocks if you’re using them. Find out to be sure there are no extension cords hanging, or sagging wires that could create a safety hazard.
8. All Systems Go. Now it’s time to turn on the lights and do a final look for any missing or dead bulbs. If there should be a whole string that isn’t working, check the connections before changing the string. Many times the problem is a bad connectivity or a burned out lamp instead of a defective string, especially if the strand worked before hanging.
9. Appreciate the Show! Pick up any trash and empty boxes, get your instruments away, and walk from your house to have a better look at your handiwork. Bet you’ve got the prettiest light display in your village!
John Reid is, an electrician and advocate in living Green, been helping to promote aGreenSupply.com high quality LED light bulbs products to consumers in saving energy and money just by changing incandescent bulbs to LED light bulbs. Get the full story and reap the rewards TODAY at http://www.aGreenSupply.com
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