
Shortening Christmas lights | ControlBooth
Dec 31, 2009 · I am attempting to shorten a string of christmas lights from 150 to 30. They are wired in series of 50. I have found out that by simply splicing the set of 30 and plugging them …
When I added a resistor to a set of christmas lights where I cut off ...
Nov 1, 2016 · So I have learned that in order to shorten christmas lights, you need a resistor. And unless you get a very very big resistor (which is expensive and hard to find, or use a heatsink, …
Shortening C9 Christmas Light Strand - Light-O-Rama Forums
Aug 11, 2011 · I want to shorten a 25 light C9 light strand into 5 separate 5 light strands. First, is this possible? Second, what will I need to do it? I appreciate the help.
Can I shorten a length of C9 Christmas lights? [closed]
I have a string of 25 C9 LED Christmas lights, and I'd like to shorten the string. After untangling the string, they seem to be wired like this... simulate this circuit – Schematic created u...
shortening christmas light strands - Light-O-Rama Forums
Jan 19, 2019 · I have 50 count led light strands that I need to shorten to 20 lights. Can this be done? The input plug (male) has 2 wires to a "sealed bundle" then 3 wires out to all 50 lights. …
how to Shorten christmas lights that have a capped false socket
Sep 12, 2022 · I have a set of led mini lights that has sections and in between each section is a thing that looks like a capped off socket. I believe this is a capacitor to smooth out the flicker. …
components - Shorten the mini Christmas light strand - Electrical ...
Nov 29, 2016 · When I shorten the strand I need to adjust for the lost resistance from the bulbs that have been cut away. ie I will now have a 18 x 2.4V = 43 volt string drawing 0.17A. If I did …
How to cut mini light string? - Light-O-Rama Forums
Sep 21, 2011 · I am wrapping a wire frame santa and sleigh with incandesant minis and need to know if I can cut the string to shorten it. What I really need is a 25-35 count of white minis with …
Make a string of Christmas lights slowly brighten and dim
Dec 1, 2021 · 3 OK, here's my Christmas light project and I didn't see this one asked yet on StackExchange. What I am trying to achieve: have a single string of incandescent Christmas …
How to modify the length RGB light strings - Light-O-Rama Forums
Dec 1, 2018 · I have a couple of spots where the length of the light string is too long (C9 and Bullet RGB lights purchased from LOR) but haven't seen a guide or how to modify those …