Decorative String Lights Are Perfect Outdoor Lights To Brighten Just About Any Event

Whenever people think of string lights, they generally think of a jumbled mess that you put up each Christmas

. You may be pleased to know that string lights are great for decorating all-year-round and they can embellish your patio decor.

Unlike most low voltage garden lights, string lights typically require 110 household current. For that reason your foremost concern is to ensure you have an outlet handy. On the majority of patios, the outlet is right next to the door, but they may also be placed on the railing. You want to devise your setup to avoid having the power cord extended into any area where people may encounter them. If that is not an option, the best course of action is to ask an electrician to install a couple of extra outlets outside your house. Odds are that if you are sprucing up your outdoor areas, you will need the extra power for additional lights as well as appliances or a TV.

When choosing ornamental string lights, make sure they are also intended for outdoor use. Not all of them are. Additionally, make sure that they are properly wired so that even if a bulb or two burns out, the string will still stay lit. Many of them come with a small fuse, if so an additional one is good and some extra light bulbs as well.

When going for simple elegance, ordinary white ornamental Christmas lights have plenty of potential. They can be strung along railings, hanging around the underside of patio umbrellas, or simply suspended above the space to give the impression of a star field effect. These will complement any decoration and, when done well, can look elegant.

Of course, string lights are available in an assortment of designs, from the traditional clear light bulb look to novelty lights, for just about any event. Most of the novelty lights are basically plain white lights with some sort of plastic ornament attached to each light.

Most sets include information on the number of strings that can be connected when sharing an outlet. These are generally conservative approximations but avoid going too far above the recommended number of strings as it may trigger the breaker, or GFI to trip.

Adding ornamental string lights to your patio lighting display can make a lot of difference, for a very small price tag!

by: John Reid

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