Why aren the strands of battery powered lights longer?
Batteries aren’t capable of powering long strings of lights, so they generally come with only 10 bulbs apiece. Because of their limitations, battery powered light sets are not recommended for large decorating jobs, such as trees. 15. Why can’t I get a 100 foot strand of mini-lights? The longest string of mini lights commonly available has 140 bulbs and is approximately 40.5 feet long. Connecting more than two strands of these lights or more than three of the more common 25 foot, 100 bulb set together is simply dangerous, as they were not designed for such heavy-duty decorating. Commercial grade mini-lights are recommended for cases like these, as their wires are thicker, making it possible to connect up to 6 strands together. 16. The Christmas lights I bought carry a lead warning. Are they dangerous? The amount of lead contained in the electrical cords of Christmas lights is negligible and poses no immediate threat. Lead is mostly used as a fixative to hold the paint onto the wires. Th
