Q: How do I determine what gauge wiring should be used with my commercial holiday lights?

A: Your wire gauge is determined by the project and where the lighting will be used.

Q: Do the bulbs come on the wire?

A: To protect the bulbs, the socketed lighting wire you buy will not come with bulbs installed.

Q: Are leads and plugs included?

A: It depends on the wire set. With holiday lighting hardware and bulk wire, leads and plugs are not included. With our standard Surelock and RGW sets, leads and plugs are included.

Q: Do the leads on Christmas decorations have a fuse?

A: Yes. Our leads come with fuses.

Q: How much wiring do I need to light a tree or a building?

A: Your sales rep will help you determine this.

Q: Is 16 or 18 gauge wire better for commercial holiday lighting?

A: The size of wire we recommend depends on the application. Contact your sales rep to discuss what type of wire will work best for your commercial Christmas décor.

Q: Do you have LED bulbs?

A: Yes, we carry several different shapes and styles of LED bulbs. Including, commercial grade Christmas lights with C7 and C9 LED bulbs, and C6 consumer LED bulbs. LED mini light sets, and stringers

Q: What sizes do LED bulbs come in?

A: Our LED bulbs come sizes C7, C9, S14, F15, and A19.

Commercial grade Christmas lights are designed to withstand the elements and provide bright, reliable illumination for years to come. They are typically constructed with heavier-duty materials than consumer-grade lights, and they often feature additional features such as weatherproof sockets and connectors. Always make sure your light are rated for outdoor use, make sure the lights are properly grounded, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the most reliable performance of your commercial Christmas decorations.

One of the most important factors to consider when choosing commercial LED Christmas lights is the gauge of the wiring. 16 gauge wire is the thickest and most durable option, and it is recommended for use with high-wattage bulbs and long strings of lights. 18 gauge wire is also durable, but it is slightly thinner and more flexible, making it easier to hang and drape. Another important consideration is the type of socketed wiring. Most commercial Christmas lights use parallel wiring, which means that each bulb is wired independently. This type of wiring is more reliable than series wiring, which connects all of the bulbs in a string together. If one bulb in a series-wired commercial outdoor string lights burns out, all of the other bulbs will go out as well. C7 and C9 bulbs are the two most popular types of bulbs used in commercial outdoor Christmas lights.

C7 bulbs are smaller and less expensive than C9 bulbs, but C9 bulbs are brighter and produce a more festive look. Both types of bulbs are available in a variety of colors, including red, green, yellow, blue, white, and purple. holiday LED bulbs are becoming increasingly popular for commercial outdoor Christmas lights. Christmas LED mini lights are more energy-efficient and longer-lasting than incandescent bulbs, and they produce less heat. Incandescent Christmas bulbs, while less energy efficient, do produce a more traditional brightness and rich colors at every angle. LED and incandescent bulbs are available in a variety of colors, including traditional Christmas colors as well as more specialty holiday bulbs in unique colors such as pink, purple, and gold.