"I try to make it worth it for both of us - it's cheap enough that maybe you'll get it fixed instead of buying a new one, and it's a little extra change in my pocket. So I'm trying to set an example and show that it's possible to repair things instead." If none of the bulbs in a string of Christmas lights work, and you also notice that other lights in the same section of the house go out, youve likely tripped the circuit breaker, says Bello. lisafx/Getty Images When to try it: When none of the lights work.
#CHRISTMAS LIGHT STRING HALF OUT HOW TO#
Start by identifying the problem, then fixing any loose bulbs and replacing blown bulbs. To fix burnt-out bulbs, untangle all string lights and check for frayed wires, damaged sockets, or broken bulbs. Did your LED Christmas lights stop working Fixing them is easier than you think In this video I demonstrate how to repair LED Christmas lights quickly and.
#CHRISTMAS LIGHT STRING HALF OUT SERIES#
You just throw 'em out and buy a new one. Check the circuit breaker Reset the circuit by turning the switch off and on again. Most light strings are usually two sets connected that’s why half of it can blow out, it means the circuit has broken on one side of the series connection.
"There's this general attitude nowadays where things are made cheaper, they break easier. There's so much waste," said Cleland, who lives in Petawawa, Ont. The solution: Check the rating of the light string and don’t plug in more lights than the manufacturer specifies. "I've seen it everywhere, especially in the hospital. This happens sometimes when the bulbs are smoked. I'm trying to set an example and show that it's possible to repair things instead. (Hallie Cotnam/CBC) Be environmentally friendlyĬotnam reached out to nurse Jennifer Cleland, also a self-declared tinkerer, for a second opinion.Ĭleland studied electrical engineering before switching professions, and now she offers to do the hard part of fixing your half-working string lights for a small price - and save them from going to the landfill. If the plug prongs on your string of lights look dark or corroded, bring back their. Ottawa's Premji Kerai says fixing string lights takes patience, but it's a simple process. This Handyman video shows how to fix a string of Christmas Lights when half is out. 1.Remove corrosion from the plug prongs and plug the string in again.
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