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What is the standard Christmas light size?
Holiday Lights Bulb Sizes Christmas bulbs come in two standard sizes, C7 and C9. In addition to the standard sizes, there are also round bulbs (G20, G30, G45, G80), mini string lights, and patio lights in various shapes and sizes.
Are professional Christmas lights worth it?
2) Try Using professional-grade Christmas Lights Over Retail Ones: The benefits of professional quality Christmas lights make them more than worth the fact that they are more expensive than what you will find in a retail store. Moreover, pro-grade stringer sets are shorter than retail ones.
What’s the difference between C6 and C7 Christmas lights?
These are the smallest lights that still have that traditional Christmas bulb shape. The only size smaller are mini icicle lights which have a thin, pointed shape in comparison. C6 lights (the C stands for cone Size) are generally ¾” round and 1 ⅛” tall. They have bulbs designed to illuminate Christmas trees or smaller pieces on your property.
How tall is a C6 Christmas tree light?
C6 lights (the C stands for cone Size) are generally ¾” round and 1 ⅛” tall. They have bulbs designed to illuminate Christmas trees or smaller pieces on your property. They can be used for perimeter lighting when placed strategically and densely, but ultimately don’t burn as bright as larger options.
What kind of base does a C7 bulb have?
C7 bulbs have E12 Candelabra bases while C9 bulbs have E17 Intermediate bases. Each bulb base should be paired with a light socket of the corresponding size.
What does C stand for in Christmas lights?
C Shapes – cone. “C” stands for Cone – this is the almost pointy shape that is most traditionally associated with Christmas lights. Typical bulbs: C7, C9 and C6 with C5 and C3 to a lesser extent. The number after the C represents the diameter divided by 8: C7 bulb: 7/8 = 7/8″ diameter.