subject: The Best Way To Securely Install Your Led Christmas Lighting [print this page] Many people get nervous when they begin to think about setting up their LED Christmas lights for the season. It's often a task that's left always late to work on, and when the weather is being colder and wetter each day, it doesn't have really to be a task. Here are a few tips coming from an installation professional, who has his own LED Christmas lights installation firm based in San Francisco, California.
If you choose to staple the bulbs in your house, use a wire tacker instead of a standard stapler. Normal staples will cut the protective coating, possibly destructive to the wires, and increase threat of a short circuit. Wire tacker staples are often u-shaped and allow to leave a little space for the twisted wire cable, ensuring your wires to remain in good shape. Staple the wire about 1" from each side of the light. This will make sure it stands out straight and all the lights show the same, providing a much neater look when ever the job is done.
When you string your lights along the roof, go a few feet around the sides of the building. This gives a much cleaner look.
If you want not to leave staple marks in the surface of your home, use non-invasive clips. They're easy, cheap, and attach lights onto gutters or beneath shingles speedily and easily. You'll need one per light bulb.
When dangling lights, don't staple or hang them directing up if at all possible. Water will get in, perhaps shorting the wires. Point them towards the outer area instead.
Use electrical tape to bond the male/female plugs at the same time between each strand. This will forever keep water out and guarantee your lights stay brilliant throughout the season.
When hanging lights on trees, use a quality painting pole with a hook linked to the end. I bought a small throwaway paint roller that screws on to the end of the pole. I cut the roller away, then curved the wire into a "V". It works well. I tried using actual "LED Christmas lights hanging sticks" bought in stores, but they are very cheaply made, bend or break quickly, and when the pole gets moist, don't lock in an extended position.
Wrapping trunks by using mini-light can look great, especially with about a 4" spacing, but needs a lot of lights. When you do this, wrap your strands in a sphere, then pass it around the trunk to yourself, slowly unraveling it as you go.
Working using ladders can be unsafe. I've heard a lot of dreadful stories, especially around Christmas time. I follow this effortless, but effective rule and it saved my life several times: "If you're even considering falling when doing an activity, DON'T DO IT!" It's worthless just to hang some lights. The holidays is about being with family, not making your house get noticed the most on the block.
And if you're still nervous or don't have the time to hang your own lights - call a professional LED Christmas light supplier. They do it much faster, safer, and the job will appear better too.
