Comments | the_mcp: Annual Xmas Lights PSA

the_mcp

Annual Xmas Lights PSA

Nov 27, 2012 10:11

Those of you who put up Christmas decorations will undoubtedly be doing so in the next couple of weeks, if you haven't already. Before you string up those electric lights, please read the following public-service announcement.We're all familiar with the cute little UL symbol that appears on just about every electrical or electronic device we buy ( ( Read more... )

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shockwave77598 November 27 2012, 16:23:50 UTC

Another solution: Buy only Pro-grade LED lightstrings ( ... )

chakawolf November 28 2012, 01:50:33 UTC

Sold! Where do I get 'em? This one:

http://www.amazon.com/General-Electric-Pro-Line-Constant-Commercial/dp/B009U9SIEW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1354067184&sr=8-4&keywords=pro-grade+led+light+string

is the only multi-colored one Amazon carries, and it is obviously _not_ LED!

shockwave77598 November 28 2012, 20:31:30 UTC

http://www.thechristmaslightemporium.com/

http://www.thechristmaslightemporium.com/5MM-LED-Christmas-Lights_c_368.html are what I used this year. They are little bulbs but the cut of the plastic shines light in any direction, just like old glass bulbs did.