C9 lights are the larger of the two most traditional Christmas light bulb sizes. They have E17 threaded bases that fit into E17 sockets. This size is what is traditionally used for C9 bulbs. That means that if your
cords are in great shape
, you can use C9 bulbs as replacements.
What’s the difference between C7 and C9 lights?
C7 & C9 light bulbs are the most widely recognized Christmas lights. C7 bulbs have E12 Candelabra bases while
C9 bulbs have E17 Intermediate bases
. Each bulb base should be paired with a light socket of the corresponding size. … This larger socket size is popular for use with patio lights and larger specialty bulbs.
What is C9 bulb?
C9 bulbs are
larger, over 2 inches long
, and fit an E17 base. They are usually available in 7 or 10 watts for incandescent bulbs and are generally used in the same ways as a C7 bulb. Both C7s and C9s come as incandescent option and will get hot with use.
Is C9 the brightest?
White LEDs are brightest
, the warm and cool C7 and C9 bulbs averaging around 4 lm. The colored lights get dimmest at either end of the spectrum, blues and reds coming in dim at around half a lumen. (But remember, the same principle applies to a colored incandescent bulb!
What size is a C9 bulb?
C9 lights measure
1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches tall
. G Series are shaped like globes and come in a wide variety of sizes. The number after the G designates the maximum diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch.
What Christmas lights do professionals use?
Commercial LED light strings with co-axial connectors
are one of the most popular styles of commercial Christmas lights among professional installers due to their exceptional durability.
Can you replace C9 bulbs with LED?
Incandescent C9 bulbs
can easily be swapped out of your old strands for these energy-saving retrofit LED C9 bulbs. This will save you money! Incandescent bulbs use significantly more power than LED bulbs and are much more fragile than these plastic, sturdy, multifaceted LED bulbs that do not break, chip, or fade.
Do C9 bulbs get hot?
The older, incandescent bulbs do get hot, which makes them a fire hazard when used on or near flammable or delicate holiday decorations. However,
the LED C7 and C9 bulbs do not get hot to the touch
, expanding the creative horizons of where they can be used—anywhere… which leads us to…
How many watts is a C9 bulb?
A string of 25 incandescent C9 bulbs — the big plump ones often used outdoors — uses
175 watts
of electricity, which works out to a whopping $15.12 to run over a season (assuming 12-hour-a-day operation for 45 days).
What is brighter C7 or C9?
And here’s the C9 bulb. You can tell just by looking that it is the larger of the two.
At 7 watts, it’s quite brighter
and we do offer this in a clear 10-watt version as well. So to answer your question, primarily it’s the size and the wattage that’s the difference between the C7 and the C9 Christmas light bulbs.
What is the difference between C3 and C9 Christmas lights?
C3 bulbs are the smallest of this bulb style, measuring approximately 1/2-inch in diameter and 4/5-inch tall.
C6
bulbs are slightly larger and more commonly used than C3 bulbs. … They are more rounded than C3 and C6 bulbs and measure 1-inch in diameter and 1-1/2 inches tall. C9 bulbs are the largest of this bulb style.
How many lumens do you need for string lights?
String lights should be around
40 lumens
. Hanging overhead lights will range from 80 to 120 lumens.
How many C9 LED lights can be strung together?
Our maximum suggested number of traditional incandescent C7 and C9 bulbs is
200 bulbs for
each style – especially if your bulbs are spaced 12 inches apart.
Are C7 or C9 lights bigger?
C9 bulbs are Lit Professional Lighting’s light of choice. They still maintain the shape of C6, and
C7 lights
, but are the largest yet. They are 1 1⁄4” round and 2.5” tall, a full inch taller than the C7. C9 light wattage can be up to twice as powerful as C7 lights.
How many C9 lights do I need for a 7 foot tree?
Example: 7 ft tree with 45′′ diameter 7 x 45 (divided by 2) =
157 lights
Safety Tips: Do not connect mini lights end to end to C7 or C9 lights.
