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TITLE :Bulbrite String15/E26 A19KT Outdoor String Light with Vintage Edison Bulbs with 15 Lights, 48 Feet ASIN : B00C301YE6 BRAND : Bulbrite PRICE: $161.00 If not sure !!!!!! Check !!!!! ![]() |
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful.
So far, so good
By Daniel Bradford
I bought two strands of these a month ago this summer and they've seen some temperatures in the 40s-80s and several heavy rains. There have been no problems. There are two wires inside the strand. It is heavy duty. The bulbs are excellent - a nice yellow glow for my back patio that is just bright enough to see well, yet not bright. I was originally planning to put these on a dimmer switch, but they are perfect as is. Good thing because my electrician rigged me a GFI outdoor socket, which prevents me from using a dimmer.
To erect poles to hang the lights from:
I went to the hardware store and bought galvanized steel pipes which are used as horizontal rails in your average chain-link fences.
They are 10 1/2 feet long and 1 3/8" in diameter and 17 guage. They only cost $11 each and will never rust. (The hardware store also sell these powder-coated in black or green for $27 each.). In the same dept, they also sell aluminum caps that fit these pipes. I used a little gorilla glue to make sure they stayed on. They are made of aluminum and have a hole which you can then use zip-ties to fasted the light strand to each one. (See photos)
At first, I was going to dig a hole and use concrete to bury these pipes, but instead used this heavy big pipe with handles to pound them into the ground around my patio. I stood on a tall 8' ladder to pound these poles into the ground. I had a helper keep checking the pipe with a level to make sure pipes were exactly vertical. Next I glued the caps on the top of the poles. As I ran the light strand from pole to pole, zip-typing them on, I would wrap black electrical tape around the strand to create a cushion so that the zip tie did not wear into the wire, since the strands are hefty and I was running them pretty tight. Note: if you use zip ties to fasten them like I did, get the zip-ties that are rated for UV light so that they will last longer outside before rotting. Note: pounding the poles in caused a few to mushroom on the end preventing the caps from fitting on. I remedied this by cutting a 1/2 inch off the top of the poles with a sawzall.
There are also little loops above the sockets which you could use to fasten them in some other manner.
When you get ready to hang the strand and it is lying on the ground, Do be careful not to step on the bulb sockets, or you will squish them. It happened to about 6 of mine, but I was able to bend them back into shape with my fingers (make sure its not plugged in!)
Everyone loves them. Even my electrician asked me where he could buy some for his yard.
Update Nov '13 - A 60-70 mph wind came through and this setup survived without a problem.
I did not mention before that the poles I used are thin enough so that they flex in toward the tension and weight put upon them. It is not noticable nor do they move around in wind, yet a bigger diameter or guage pole should be needed if this is a problem for your application.
I decided I wanted some color and added some colored LED Xmas light strands to the light strand. (See photo). Another option would be to add flags between the light bulbs.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
A few things to be aware of...
By Brett
Build quality is great. Lights are bright. A few things to be aware of:
- The bulbs are larger than you might expect. They are the size of standard light bulbs that you'd use in your home.
- The cord is thicker than you might expect - it is the thickness of a high quality extension cord.
- It uses a 2 Prong power connector (no ground pin).
Overall, a great purchase.. this is commercial-grade.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
I'd use this in a Gazebo, a work shop, or even a sidewalk cafe.
By Erik Johnson
Durability and ease of use make this a winner. And, it uses any standard base light bulb. So go crazy with low watt yellowish old style bulbs, colored holiday bulbs, or efficient flourescent bulbs, but no matter how you do it, you get lots of light on a substantial cord. I'd use this in a Gazebo, a work shop, or even a sidewalk cafe. But in my case I used it in the front of my business at varying heights which was interesting and added a lot of light. I used nostalgic yellowy incandescent bulbs. Very nice. 100% recommend.