READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 VOL 2 ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2014 | Page 37

bulbs and sockets, frayed cords, burnt out
lights and loose connections. Replace and
repair any damaged light sets. For sets
with bulb outages, use the LightKeeper
Pro for incandescent lights or the LED
Keeper for LEDs to find and fix the
problem in seconds.
·

Connect: Connect no more than three
strands of mini string sets and a maximum
of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs. Read
manufacturer's instructions for the safe
number of LED strands to connect. Use no
more than three light sets on any one
extension cord.

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Indoor vs. outdoor: Some lights are
only for indoor or outdoor use. Outside
lights are exposed to water, so should be
rated for outdoor use. Wrap connections
with electrical tape when two or more light
strands are being used. Outdoor lights
should be plugged into circuits protected
by ground-fault-interrupters (GFCIs).

·

Live and artificial trees: To string
lights on an evergreen, begin at the top of

the tree and wind strands through its
center, widening with the tree's shape. For
deciduous trees, work your way up. Wrap
lights around the base of its trunk, moving
upward in a spiral formation. If you use an
artificial tree, choose one that is tested and
labeled as fire resistant. Artificial trees
with built-in electrical systems should
have the UL label.
·

Replace and repair lights: To get the
most out of your light sets, do occasional
visual checks for any bulbs that are no
longer working. Replace those bulbs as
soon as possible. If a light set stops
working or a section goes dark, use the
LightKeeper Pro (for incandescent lights)
or LED Keeper (for LEDs) to find and
solve the issue in seconds.

For questions about holiday light repairs, call
the holiday lighting pros at Ulta-Lit yearround, and 7 days a week between
Thanksgiving and Christmas at 888-858-2548
or visit www.UltaLit.com.
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