Why did my Christmas lights go out?
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Why did my Christmas lights go out?
Hi everyone!
I strung about seven 25' strings of C9 Christmas lights together and when I got to the last one, they all went out. Turns out the fuse inside the plug on the first set blew. I replaced the fuse and it worked for a minute but once again, the fuse blew. What could be causing plug fuse to blow?
I strung about seven 25' strings of C9 Christmas lights together and when I got to the last one, they all went out. Turns out the fuse inside the plug on the first set blew. I replaced the fuse and it worked for a minute but once again, the fuse blew. What could be causing plug fuse to blow?
#2
I strung about seven 25' strings of C9 Christmas lights together and when I got to the last one, they all went out. Turns out the fuse inside the plug on the first set blew. I replaced the fuse and it worked for a minute but once again, the fuse blew. What could be causing plug fuse to blow?
#4
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yep.....as stated.....too many lights.
The bulbs are 7 watts each.....25 bulbs = 175 watts per string.
"I strung about 7 strings" translates to about 1225 watts.....a little more than 10 amps.
This is likely more than the rating of the fuse and exceeds the capacity of the wire.
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yep.....as stated.....too many lights.
The bulbs are 7 watts each.....25 bulbs = 175 watts per string.
"I strung about 7 strings" translates to about 1225 watts.....a little more than 10 amps.
This is likely more than the rating of the fuse and exceeds the capacity of the wire.
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#5

I don't have the box anymore but I sort of thought that might be the problem. I have now put 3 strings on one and 4 on another (had to go get another long outdoor cord; guy at Ace said 4 on one would be ok). All straightened out now and my yard is all merry and bright!
Thanks everyone and Merry Christmas to all!!
Micha
Thanks everyone and Merry Christmas to all!!
Micha