Get a Greener Holiday with LED Christmas Lights
You can use LED Christmas lights instead of the conventional variety to make your holiday season a little greener. They are easy to find as most stores sell LED Christmas lights if they sell Christmas lights at all. It’s beginning to look like a greener Christmas the world over!
In addition to consuming less energy than traditional lights, LED Christmas lights last up to ten times longer. They use 75% less energy. You can imagine the electrical savings to be had when you use this type of lighting in your home.
As with traditional string lights, the LED variety are available in several shapes and sizes — including the popular “globe” and “mini” types. Additionally, icicle and net forms are both available on the market. With so many options available, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the color or style you want.
LED Christmas lights are safer than traditional lights. You don’t, for instance, have to worry about overheating even if you connect together several strands. That said, you should still find out how many strands the manufacturer says you can safely connect by consulting the box or manual.
If you’re really gaga for going green this holiday season, select solar powered LED Christmas lights. These lights harness the sun’s energy. Some models are designed to light up at night. A 50-light string can cost you under $20 at Amazon. You’ll save a lot more energy and money when you purchase this type of LED string lighting.
The initial cost of LED Christmas lights can sometimes turn people off. And, of course, there’s no denying that LED light strands cost more than conventional incandescents. That said, more efficient and greener lighting solutions pay for themselves in the long run despite the higher initial investment.
If you can’t spend money on LED Christmas lights and still have working incandescent lights, you can buy Christmas light timers for your existing lights. Timers regulate your lights’ energy usage. In addition, these timers can aide in protecting your home because they automatically turn on and off, which gives the impression that someone is at home even if you’re out of town.
Speaking of safety, whether you’re using LED or incandescent Christmas lights, you should observe safety first. For instance, to prevent tearing the wiring inside you should take care not to tug on the cord when you unplug the lights. When storing them away, check for damage first. Don’t use lights that have loose connections, broken sockets, or bare wires. Store Christmas Lights, and any electrical decorations, in a dry place where they can’t be damaged by water. Keep them out of children’s reach during storage, to ensure the wires are not damaged.
We can make our future — and our planet — greener as we celebrate our family and religious beliefs during this celebratory holiday season. Our steps toward a greener future can go a long way, so don’t forget that every little bit counts.
About the author: Megan Barlow helps others learn to live more eco-friendly lives. Learn more about sustainable living at her blog on Sustainable Building.
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