Multiply the circumference to see how many feet of lights you need.
Best way to put christmas lights on outdoor trees.
Start wrapping from the bottom of the tree.
So far in the office we have come up with four ways which are mainly the options we will give to customers when we receive calls every.
For best results lights should cover.
6 easy steps to wrap lights on an outdoor tree.
There is a much simpler and safer way to cover large trees with sparkling lights.
The best outdoor lights to use are led lights.
Unlike indoor lights they re specifically designed to withstand cold or wet elements.
Measure the height of the tree a guesstimate works.
If you are either an outdoor tree lighting novice or experienced pro who s been doing this for years hopefully this guide will be able to assist you and give you a fresh look on how outdoor tree lighting can be installed.
We have this small multi stem trunked maple tree that i really wanted to use.
Decide how far apart you want the lights typically 2 to 3 inches.
Always use christmas lights made for outdoor use.
Leds are not only 75 percent more energy efficient than standard incandescent bulbs they also last many times longer.
Make sure the male plug is ground level to connect with your power cord.
Start at the base of the tree with the first string of lights.
Incandescent lights typically can t handle extreme weather shifts.
Secure an extension cord supplying electricity to the tree at the base by staking a dowel rod into the.
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Determine the tree s you want to have lights.
Zip ties allow a strand of lights to stay put on a tree branch without wrapping the strands at all meaning each strand can reach a good distance covering large tree limbs.
How to string christmas lights on outdoor trees.
Wrapping outdoor trees with lights is much easier with two people and by keeping the string in a neat ball.
Measure around your tree s trunk to find the circumference.
The following steps are the easiest way to wrap trees.
Determine how many lights you will need.
Palm tree trunks wrapped with white or red lights show off their vertical upright forms drawing the eye upward toward the night sky.
Test the lights to make sure that they re working and then leave them plugged in while you work to get an accurate idea of how the lighting.