What is the difference between C6 and C7 Christmas lights?

C6 lights are the smallest of the strawberry-shaped lights that many consider the “traditional Christmas bulb” shape. The bulbs are generally 3/4 inch in diameter and 1 1/8 inches tall. C7 lights have the same strawberry shape as C6, but are slightly larger. They measure 1 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inches tall.

Are C7 or C9 lights better?

C7 LED light bulbs use 90% less electricity, but are the same size, and can fit into the same size base as incandescent lights. They generally have 3 LEDs per base and come in smooth, faceted, and dimmable finishes. C9 LEDs have the same basic attributes as the C7s but usually have 5 LEDs to the base.

What is the difference between a C7 and C9 Christmas light?

The Main Difference: Size! C7 Bulbs are much smaller than the larger C9 Bulb. C-9’s are longer, wider, and fit into a bigger socket. As you can see from the photographs above, the C7 Bulb is usually 2-1/8in in length and 7/8in in width. In comparison, the C9 Bulb measures 2-7/8in in length and 1-1/8in in width.

What does C7 mean in Christmas lights?

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.

How many C7 lights do I need for a 7 foot tree?

For live trees and shrubs, use 100 mini lights or 50 C7 lights for every vertical foot. On thin trees, you can use half that number of lights per vertical foot. Depending on your preferences, you may want a brighter tree, in which case you can double the number of recommended lights.

What are the brightest outdoor Christmas lights?

Conical 5mm Wide-Angle LEDs are the most durable and brightest Christmas lights available. Almost every professional Christmas light installer uses conical LEDs for their displays. Conical LEDs are waterproof and snowproof because the LED is injected molded into the plastic cordage.

What wattage are C7 Christmas lights?

about 5 watts
C7 Christmas Lights C7 bulbs typically burn at about 5 watts per bulb and make a great light source for your property’s holiday lighting.

How many watts are C7 bulbs?

7-watt
They produce the same light output as a 7-watt incandescent, but use only 0.75-watt of energy….Spec Sheet.

No.	5510900
Lamp Shape	C7
Energy Used (Watts)	0.75
Lamp Base	E12 (Candelabra)
Volts	120

How long should lights be on a 7ft Christmas tree?

We recommend 15 metres of lights for a 6ft Christmas tree, but if you have space for a larger tree, for every extra foot of height simply add another 5 metres of lights. So for a 7ft tree, we would suggest using 20 metres of lights.

Can you use C7 lights on an artificial tree?

C7 Christmas light bulbs have E12 bases and are smaller than C9 bulbs. Because of their small size, C7 bulbs are popular for use indoors and on smaller residences like condos and townhomes. C7 bulbs can be wrapped around indoor trees and used to illuminate a festive mantle display.