08 April 18
Guide to Christmas Light Bulbs
Everything You Need to Know About The Difference Types of Christmas Light Bulbs, Base Sizes, and Bulb Finishes.
Holiday Lights Bulb Sizes
Difference between C7 and C9 Christmas Lights and More
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.
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Retrofit Bulb Base / Socket Sizes
Christmas 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
The Traditional Incandescent vs. Cutting-Edge SMD LED
The classic incandescent look of a wire filament creates a warm and inviting glow in your lights. Incandescent bulbs are more fragile, and need to be replaced more often. Additionally, while they are a less expensive bulb, they require more electricity leading to highter electrical bills. But who could argue with that cozy home look of the incandescent.
A modern LED bulb give you a hightly efficient and brilliant shine. SMD (Surface Mounted Device) LED are a small, square chip at the base of your bulb that are more durable, emit more light, and more energy efficient. We have enhanced the SMD LED with our Projector Series™ bulbs, which use a refractive lens that allows the brighter LED light to reflect off of smooth edges to give it the look of a classic incandescent filament. With the Projector Series™ bulbs, you truly get the best of both world.
Bulb Surface Finish
Decorating Your House with Character
The 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 dispurse the light, giving it a solid glow. Transparent bulbs display filaments or diodes for a more traditional look.
Shop NowColors, Styles, or Variety
Vivid and brilliant colors that amaze and dazzle all those who gaze upon them.
Whites
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Winter White - 4300-4600k
As white as it gets. Bring a chilly, wintery feel to your holiday.
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Warm Clear - 3200-3500k
Not as yellow as incandescent, but still warm and classic.
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Champagne - 2000-2300k
The closest shade to incandescent that we've ever seen.
Primary
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Red
Rich and vibrant, like that famous reindeer, what was his name again?
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Amber
Toasted orange color that is sure to make your neighbors jealous
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Yellow
Bright, pure and clean color just perfect for that special occasion.
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Green
Fresh cut grass and finely wrapped presents, this green looks great.
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Blue
Looking for something different? Our blue is spectacular to see in person.
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Purple
Most don't lean toward purple, but once you see it, it may just be your new favorite color.
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Pink
Support all things pretty in pink. Nobody can make you like pink like we can.
Themes
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Multi- RBYAG
Why settle for just one color when you can have them all?
Tech Specs
The More You Know, The More your Lights Glow
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≤ 200 bulbs
Connect up to 200 LED Lights together with one power source
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C7 Bulb
The globes of our C7 lighting measures 2cm wide x 3.5cm tall
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C9 Bulb
The globes of our C9 lighting measures 3cm wide x 5cm tall
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The Best Variety
Different bulbs, bases and styles including transparent, faceted and ceramic options.
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SMD 3528 Chip
C7 & C9 LED bulbs have a SMD LED measuring 3.5mm x 2.8mm
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UL Listed
Quality is a top priority, so all lights are UL listed and approved
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Indoor & Outdoor
Our lights are for the professional, so they have to work for indoor and outdoor use.
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One-Year Limited Warranty
We back our lights with a one-year warranty.
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158% Energy Efficient
Compared to incandescent. Based on .8w for LED and 5w for incandescent
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120v | 60Hz | 8w
Standard string lights will require AC power input.
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20,000-hour Light Lifespan
Based on seasonal use, 6hrs a day with proper electrical input.
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Shell Thickness
Standard shell thickness for a transparent bulb is 1.1mm, ceramic solid.
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