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From the lens How To Use Extension Cords For Outside Christmas Lights.

  • gdwaller Jan 23, 2012 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    Good information. I appreciate the list of outdoor timers, especially the Stanley wireless remote model. I hadn't seen any info on it before.. I wired a separate circuit for my outside lighting with a switch hidden inside my entry closet. I use it to control my outside water features in the summer and my Christmas lights over the holidays.
  • kbrytemom Jan 10, 2012 @ 9:38 am | delete
    I am definitely guilty of using indoor extension cords for our outdoor displays. I found a new product this year that you might want to consider for your list of holiday extension cords (www.elkord.com) - it connects one set of lights to another set with a non-polarized extension cord. I always would have a string of lights on the ground between bushes. I can't believe that something so simple wasn't available before. I guess the bigger issue is that they still make Christmas lights with non-polarized plugs - how archaic!
  • mismatch Dec 22, 2011 @ 2:43 am | delete
    This is a very smart lens about something that probably many will be happy to find out online. Blessed!
  • GraceKing Dec 2, 2011 @ 9:29 am | delete
    Thanks, very useful information. If you add a part of how to choose or safely use extension cords.
  • garyr_h Nov 16, 2011 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    Definitely be sure to get an outdoor grade extension cord. Regular extension cords can't stand getting wet may start a fire. Even if it doesn't rain, the dew from the grass or any metal can cause it to flare up. Also, if you are going to set up Christmas lights outside, make sure your lights are also outdoor grade. Not all of them are!
  • surgimesh Dec 23, 2010 @ 12:26 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing a great lens
  • Sojourn Dec 22, 2010 @ 9:52 am | delete
    I could totally relate to the outdoor light addiction! Other than the icicle lights (which my husband hangs, except for this year - his schedule was crazy so I did those, too) I'm in charge of all outdoor lights. The more I added, the more important it became to have a really good set of extension cords, timers, and connectors. One year, I skipped buying any new lights and decorations and spent the money on the cords and stuff just to build up my supply. Also, using one of those plastic storage containers JUST for all the cords and timers helps me find them more quickly each year. I don't do as well with the "taking down" part, though.... ;)
  • KimGiancaterino Dec 8, 2010 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great tips. We keep white lights out in the garden year round, so it pays to do things the right (and safe) way.
  • eLightSpot Dec 7, 2010 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    This is a great post. Extension cords can be dangerous in many ways and anything we can do to reduce the risk of danger and to make our outdoor Christmas lights displays look better is fantastic!
  • eLightSpot Dec 7, 2010 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    This is a great post. Extension cords can be dangerous in many ways and anything we can do to reduce the risk of danger and to make our outdoor Christmas lights displays look better is fantastic!
  • TheWhistler Nov 26, 2010 @ 1:19 pm | delete
    Well done.

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