for x-mas tree can u put outdoor lights on artificial tree?
2007-12-10 15:27:54 · 7 answers · asked by denise l 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
No. It's a fire hazard. We put up our first Christmas tree this year and everything I've seen says to use "outdoor lights - outdoors and indoor lights-indoors", unless it's marked for both. I'd read the packaging. (Read the UL label)
2007-12-10 15:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by smaz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you most certainly can that is what they are made for.
Most of the lights are marked indoor/outdoor. They can be used either place and they can also be used on artificial trees. Just make sure they are marked UL on the box and use miniature .
End- to- End connector: Add on plug for Christmas light sets, Male, is positioned at beginning of set of Christmas lights. Female plug at the other end of Christmas lights. This type of end-to-end connector allows Christmas tree light sets of the same bulb count to be connected. Note* No more than 2 Christmas light sets may be connected.
http://www.christmas-lights-direct.com/all_about_christmas_lights_01.html
What the people are saying about the outdoor lights getting hotter are the larger bulbs NOT THE MINATURE!
2007-12-11 01:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes unless the cords are too heavy. Some outdoor 100 - 150 foot strings have three wire leads that are kind of thick & heavy.
2007-12-10 23:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use in/outdoor lights (that's how they make them today). If your outdoor only lights are old (more than 10 years) don't use them indoors. I'd rather put out a fire in my yard than in my home. Actually, when in question, I'd rather not put out a fire anywhere.
2007-12-10 23:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by julie b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Denise:
I would NOT use OUTDOOR minilights indoors. They use a higher voltage, and are meant to be used outside, hence they are kept cooler outside. They become a fire hazard when used inappropriatly. Especially if they are used or second hand lights. It is better to put them in your window OUTSIDE. Season's Greeting's, and a Safe Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Bertram.
2007-12-11 00:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by timethrift 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to see it done all the time.
Of course, they aren't UL approved for that, and you aren't supposed to. Theoretically, outdoor lights can get too hot for the indoor use, because there's no cold arctic breeze keeping them cool. That means there might be a slightly higher fire risk.
2007-12-10 23:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-12-10 23:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋