Comments on: Christmas Tree Lights Troubleshooting & Repair Guide

By: Joseph

Joseph — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:07:00 +0000

Hi Ron,

The local hardware store or maybe Home Depot Or Lowes.

Happy Holidays!

Joseph

By: Ronald

Ronald — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:57:37 +0000

the plug on end of my string of lights has a fuse but in overheated and melted the fuse slide .so I couldn’t open it ,Is there someplace i can buy a new plug Ron

By: don

don — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:00:55 +0000

I have three sets of lights connected together. All three turn on when plugged in. After about a half hour the first strand shuts off while the other two continue to work. ASfer about half an hour the first one lights back up. ANyone have any ideas why this is happening?

thanks

By: Sparky Killowatt

Sparky Killowatt — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:58:02 +0000

If you try to string too many sets end to end, the current draw will be too much on the end closest to where it plugs in and blow the fuse. sometime you have to run an extension cord to the middle of a long run like that to avoid blowing the fuses at the end.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:02:41 +0000

Hi Rachael,

Thanks for the kids words about the article. If the fuse keeps blowing that could mean there is a short in the wire. Any chance you have a cat? Cats are known for chewing through the wires and causing a short.

If you do not have a cat or even if you do, you will either have to find the short in the light strand or replace the strand.

Let me know if you have any other questions or need more help!

Merry Christmas!!

Joseph

By: Rachael S

Rachael S — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:26:32 +0000

I read your info above and was proud when I changed the fuse on my outdoor lights and VOILA, they worked again; for about 10 seconds and then they all went out again. I had checked them on an indoor outlet first, they worked, so I took them outside and plugged them into the end of the strand already out there when they only stayed lit for less than 10 seconds. Any suggestions?

By: Steve Sumby

Steve Sumby — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:43:23 +0000

the boxes says indoor/ outdoor. tipical walmart mini light that sell for 2.50 per box. been using them for years. Almost looks like power surge to half the set.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:57:42 +0000

Hi Steve,

Were they indoor or ourdoor lights?

By: Steve Sumby

Steve Sumby — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:54:00 +0000

I use walmart brand mini lights, usually 100 count strans. After a few days of use I am finding half of the set out with the bulbs all blackend, and burned out. I put up over 60,000 lights . This is the first year I have had this problem. I have been using the mini clear on the roof, this is where the problem has beed happening.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:04:38 +0000

Joseph,

Thanks once again. We have the white lights (my wife’s favorite) for now. But, I have our first 6″ apt. sized tree (not pre-lit) in the basement with the fun colored lights. The kids and I enjoy that one. Thanks again. Merry Christmas to you too.