Guide to Christmas Light Bulbs
Holiday Lights Bulb Sizes
Difference Between C7 and C9 Christmas Lights and MoreChristmas 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.
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Retrofit Bulb Base / Socket SizesChristmas bulbs come with various bases, but the two most common are E12 (aka candelabra) and E17 (aka intermediate). The numbers refer to the width of the base (12mm and 17mm).
Village Lighting is the only company that provides C9 bulbs with an E12 base, allowing you to have big bulb Christmas lights on your existing E12 wiring.
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Classic and Modern Lighting Solutions
Traditional Incandescent vs. Cutting-Edge SMD LEDThe classic incandescent look of a wire filament creates a warm and inviting glow. Incandescent bulbs are more fragile and need to be replaced more often. Additionally, while they are less expensive upfront, they require more electricity, leading to higher bills. But who could argue with that cozy, traditional home look?
Modern LED bulbs give you a highly efficient and brilliant shine. SMD (Surface Mounted Device) LEDs feature a small chip at the base that is more durable, emits more light, and uses less energy. We have enhanced the SMD LED with our Projector Series™ bulbs, which use a refractive lens allowing brighter LED light to reflect off smooth edges to emulate a classic filament look—giving you the best of both worlds.
Bulb Surface Finish
Decorating Your House with CharacterThe most common holiday lights come in three surface finish types: Ceramic (aka opaque), Transparent, and Faceted. Faceted bulbs have a crystal look that offers a unique sparkle. Ceramic bulbs evenly disperse light, giving it a solid glow. Transparent bulbs display filaments or diodes for a traditional appearance.
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Vivid, brilliant colors that amaze and dazzle all who see them.Whites
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Winter White (4300-4600K)
As white as it gets for a crisp, wintery feel.
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Warm Clear (3200-3500K)
Warm and classic without excessive yellowing.
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Champagne (2000-2300K)
Our closest LED match to incandescent bulbs.
Primary Colors
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Red
Rich, vibrant holiday red tone.
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Amber
Toasted orange shade that stands out.
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Yellow
Bright, pure, clean yellow color.
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Green
Rich evergreen tone for festive wrapping.
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Blue
Deep, spectacular vivid blue hue.
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Purple
Unique, eye-catching regal violet shade.
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Pink
Fun, pretty pink tone for custom themes.
Themed Mixes
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Multi (RBYAG)
Classic 5-color multi-pack.
Tech Specs
The More You Know, The More Your Lights Glow
Connect up to 200 LED lights together with one power source.
The globes of our C7 lighting measure 2cm wide x 3.5cm tall.
The globes of our C9 lighting measure 3cm wide x 5cm tall.
Different bulbs, bases, and styles including transparent, faceted, and ceramic options.
C7 & C9 LED bulbs feature an SMD LED measuring 3.5mm x 2.8mm.
Quality is a top priority, so all lights are UL listed and approved.
Our lights are engineered for professionals, suitable for indoor and outdoor environments.
We back our lights with a comprehensive one-year warranty.
Highly efficient LED technology (.8W for LED vs. 5W for traditional incandescent).
Standard string lights operate on standard AC power input.
Based on seasonal use (6 hrs/day) with proper electrical input.
Standard shell thickness for a transparent bulb is 1.1mm; ceramic bulbs feature solid construction.
