Can I replace my C9 bulbs with LED?
Can I replace my C9 bulbs with LED?
C9 LED Bulbs Incandescent C9 bulbs can easily be swapped out of your old strands for these energy-saving retrofit LED C9 bulbs. This will save you money!
Can C9 bulbs be replaced?
Fortunately, there are replacement sockets available to make minor repairs to C7 and C9 cords. We don’t suggest you install 100’s of these by hand for custom sets but rather consider purchasing a spool with a non-traditional bulb spacing and skipping a socket as required.
Are all C9 lights the same?
LED varieties C9 LEDs have the same basic attributes as the C7s but usually have 5 LEDs to the base. If you wish to use either variety in animated light shows, be sure to opt for dimmable bulbs. The LED varieties also have a wider variety of effects and finishes than their incandescent counterparts.
What does C9 mean in lights?
C9 lights are the larger of the two most traditional Christmas light bulb sizes. They have E17 threaded bases that fit into E17 sockets. This size is what is traditionally used for C9 bulbs. That means that if your cords are in great shape, you can use C9 bulbs as replacements.
Can you replace old Christmas light bulbs with LED bulbs?
The short answer is no. You can’t use LED replacement bulbs (if you can find them) to replace traditional mini lights on a traditional light string. It may seem like a good idea, cost-effective and simple. However, the wiring for your classic lights is different and unsuitable to handle LEDs.
What size is C9 bulb?
2.5β tall
C9 Christmas Lights C9 bulbs are Lit Professional Lighting’s light of choice. They still maintain the shape of C6, and C7 lights, but are the largest yet. They are 1 ΒΌβ round and 2.5β tall, a full inch taller than the C7.
What size base is a C9 bulb?
E17 Intermediate bases
C7 & C9 light bulbs are the most widely recognized Christmas lights. 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.
Why do my C9 Christmas lights keep blowing fuses?
The main reasons why your Christmas lights keep blowing a fuse include using multiple strands of lights, using the wrong type of lights or using damaged lights.