‘Follow the rule of three,’ advise the experts at Mr Electric. It’s worth using a surge-proof protector for Christmas lights, and don’t overload any extension cord. ‘The single safest way is to unplug the lights prior to beginning your replacement work,’ says John DeCosmo. Take care when replacing bulbs either before hanging Christmas fairy lights or if a bulb fails when they’re in use. If you’re using Christmas lights you already own, before adding them to the tree, check for failed bulbs, and replace these using the same type and rating as the originals. Check and maintain existing Christmas lights If you want a traditional look with LED Christmas lights, look for a warm white bulb color.’Īnother safety bonus of LED lights? ‘LED lights are made with epoxy covering rather than glass, so they are less likely to break,’ say Mr. ‘LEDs come in a variety of colors, so you can get the effect you want. And LED lights are available in a variety of bulb designs, from small pinpoint lights to the large traditional bulbs your grandparents used. Shannon Bedrich, co-founder of ElectricityPlans (opens in new tab) explains: ‘LEDs cost 80 to 90 per cent less to operate than traditional lighting. In the UK check for safety marks such as the BS kitemark.Īs to the type of lights, choose energy-saving LEDs, which emit less heat and have the bonus of saving you money. ‘All light sets taken in by major retailers are UL approved and therefore vigorously tested to the highest standards,’ says John DeCosmo, the president of Ulta-Lit Tree Company (opens in new tab).
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