Are Christmas light bulbs universal?

Replacement bulbs are not all the same. They may vary in voltage and bulb type. For example, you cannot replace a 35 light set bulb with a 50 light set bulb because a 35 light set uses a 3.5 volt bulb while a 50 light set uses a 2.5 volt bulb.

Can you replace bulbs on Christmas lights?

Where you find a problem bulb, replace it with a new one. Continue with each non-functional bulb in the chain, up until you find the culprit(s). This is the proper position for copper leads. The fix for large lights where the bulbs screw out: Gently unscrew each bulb and remove them from the socket.

Can you get replacement bulbs for LED Christmas lights?

You Can Replace Single Bulbs Just like classic incandescent Christmas lights, LED Christmas lights can fail, either one light at a time or an entire string. And single replacement bulbs are available for many types of LED string light bulbs.

How do I identify a white light bulb?

The lower the Kelvin number (between 2700K to 3000K), the more yellow the light. Higher Kelvin numbers, say 5500K to 6500K, emit a bluer light. For a white light, look for bulbs marked 3500K to 4100K. In January 2012, all lightbulb boxes will be required to tell consumers where the bulb falls on the color spectrum.

How do I find a burnt Christmas light bulb?

You can tell which bulb is out on your string of traditional Christmas lights by looking for the bulb that is “burned out” by looking at the tiny little filaments in the light bulbs to see which bulb is “burned out” or has lost it’s filament. Many times the bulb will be “smoked” as well.

Can I replace my incandescent bulbs with LED?

To get the benefits of LED without replacing all your existing fixtures, all you need to do is replace all your incandescent screw-in lightbulbs with screw-in LED bulbs. Just make sure that you replace your incandescent bulb with a comparable LED that will match the performance of the previous bulb.

Is white light bad for your eyes?

The Australian National University found that overexposure to “cool” or “bright white” fluorescent bulbs for over 45 hours a week put your eyes at risk for many health issues, such as cataracts and pterygia. The reason why these light bulbs are so bad for your eyes is because they emit an amount of UV rays.

How can you tell if an LED Christmas bulb is blown?

Simply bring the light tester close to each bulb. The tester’s indicator will light up when it’s near a functioning bulb. If you have a non-contact voltage detector, bring the detector close to the wire section between each bulb to test for voltage. The dead section of wire will be the section after your bad bulb.