SECRETS of the Christmas Light Industry - It's all About the Connections - Males/Females/Inlines

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
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    Sshh...Industry SECRETS are being exposed right here, right now. We are teaching about connections. Christmas light connections to be specific. How, why, when and where to make the proper connections to make your house look dad gum fantastic. So fantastic in fact, that your neighbors will be asking you "How in the world do your lights look so good".
    Check out our website www.landandlight.com to order your custom kits for commercial grade Christmas Lights. The bulb color in this video is called Warm White. Warm White is the most requested color light of all time and it is also the only color we have in stock at the moment. If you do have a special request for color, let us know because we may be able to accommodate that.
    Quantities are VERY limited so place your order now.
    Have you ever wanted to install your Christmas lights and make them look super professional? With the lighting supplies that you can buy from Home Depot or Lowe's, it's almost impossible. Not only that but they are not made with the best quality and you will be making trips back to the hardware store every year to replace broken strands.
    We will teach you everything you need to know in order to outline your roofline and make your Christmas lights be the envy of the neighborhood. No one will be able to tell the difference between your installation and the best Christmas light installation company in your area. Here's how to make it happen:
    Step 1 - Watch this video (and/or the Beginner's Guide Video)
    Step 2 - Order Your Christmas lights from www.lawnandlight.com
    Step 3 - Wait for your lights to come in the mail
    Step 4 - Install your new lights
    Step 5 - Be ready to hear things from your neighbors like "What company did your lights?", "Wow, you did a fantastic job, can you teach me how to do that?" or "I can't believe you made them look that perfect!"
    Step 6 - Share our video with your neighbor
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    SECRETS of the Christmas Light Industry - It's all About the Connections - Males/Females/Inlines.
    About Lawn & Light
    We have been installing lights in the outdoor lighting industry for 10 years. Here's what we know about Christmas Lighting: When installed professionally, they look great, however it is incredibly expensive to have an accredited professional lighting company install lights on your house. And it's not just a one time expense, it's something you have to pay for every year. For a long time we have had a vision to teach YOU, the homeowner, the DIYer, the make it happen man or woman how to turn that expensive every year cost in to a one time expense. So please, if you love Christmas lights and want to make yours look super awesome, take advantage of this information and use it to transform your home. If you need help designing lights for your home - go here: lawnandlight.com/pages/homeow...
    FOR OUR BUSINESS PEOPLE OUT THERE:
    We have excountered all the problems and can help you avoid them to be more successful and more efficient in turn making you money faster. If you want to start a Christmas Light Business and need a little help:
    1. Sign up on our website www.lawnandlight.com as a contractor to get wholesale pricing
    2. Course about how to get started: lawnandlight.thinkific.com/co...
    3.One on One Consultation with Shane: lawnandlight.com/pages/contra...
    0:00 Intro
    0:16 All About the Connection of Christmas Lights
    0:35 Zero to Hero
    0:43 Special Guest
    0:58 Dogs & Tricks
    1:02 www.lawnandlight.com
    1:18 Jealous Neighbors
    1:29 Scaled Diagram & Design
    2:00 Find Your Power
    2:11 How to hook lamp wire to Vampire plug
    3:30 Tools Needed
    3:50 Materials Needed
    4:18 Terms to Know - Trim & Ridges
    4:46 Line 1
    6:18 Spacing for Line 1 and Why
    6:39 How to start on the House
    7:13 The importance of spacing
    7:19 Line 2
    7:26 Inline Female from Line 1 to 2
    8:00 Important detail for installing vampire plugs
    8:47 Check bulbs
    9:39 Don't cut while plugged in
    9:52 Capping lines
    10:08 Line 3
    10:12 Inline Female from Line 2 to 3
    11:03 Inline Female from Line 3 to 4
    11:16 Line 4
    11:41 Plan Your Job
    12:03 Line 5 - Dormers
    12:22 Swivel Clips
    12:45 Getting power to Dormers
    13:13 Great question from Memphis
    13:32 Two males on one line
    14:00 Capping Dormers
    14:03 Line 6
    14:11 Cutting an end too short
    14:28 Final spacing
    14:45 Memphis' Funny Outro
    #lawnandlight #christmaslights #holidaylights #christmaslighting #lighting #christmaslightbusiness #christmaslightinstallation

Komentáře • 246

  • @lawnandlight
    @lawnandlight  Před rokem +3

    Order your custom Christmas lights from www.lawnandlight.com

  • @evidentcleaning8118
    @evidentcleaning8118 Před rokem +11

    What a great way to invest in your child and empower him

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Making our kids work is usually harder than us actually doing a task by ourselves. It’s totally worth it though.

  • @chelin7023
    @chelin7023 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you! This video is going to change the way I install my X-Más lights!

  • @trocien
    @trocien Před rokem +5

    This is a GREAT video to showcase the overall concept. Quite brilliant. It helped my understanding of how to plan everything significantly.

  • @Jameswillmadeit50
    @Jameswillmadeit50 Před 7 měsíci +5

    That’s awesome seeing you teach your son that, i just recently lost my Dad at the beginning of January and i remember as a little kid he was showing me how to lay down pvc pipes for his sprinkler system, and i hadn’t done it in 15 years but i somehow remembered from the good old days

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Love that. Sorry about your loss James. Remember there are always kids to be taught something new. You can be your dad to someone else.

    • @SoniaBDorsey
      @SoniaBDorsey Před 7 měsíci

      God bless you through the holiday!

  • @mattwmorrisASU
    @mattwmorrisASU Před rokem +8

    Epic work guys! I stumbled upon your videos as I am looking to upgrade my Christmas light display by adding a C9 roof outline this year, and this content is entertaining and epically informative at the same time! Thank you!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Glad you found it Matthew and glad it helped. Appreciate you being here!

  • @Ieatkidz4lunch
    @Ieatkidz4lunch Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this, I got 400 lights up on my house now and it looks so clean thanks to this video.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Awesome. Send pics to admin@lawnandlight.com. We’d love to see them

  • @kevinbrimage4917
    @kevinbrimage4917 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great job dad!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks Kevin! Have a Merry Christmas.

  • @brycejurgy
    @brycejurgy Před 7 měsíci +1

    Stand up dad and family. Thanks for this

  • @davidhires7403
    @davidhires7403 Před rokem +2

    I gave up on c9’s a few years ago when I got tired of the electric bill. I tried box box led c9s and was soo disappointed. I gave up. I just realized I can buy smd c9 bulbs and put them in the old incandescent string. Now you just showed me I can customize my string lengths. This is a game changer and I’m back in the game. Thank you so much.

  • @ejmedina7065
    @ejmedina7065 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for teaching us all this great ideas!! Love your videos!! God Bless!! Stay Safe!!🌲❤

  • @MrGreenvision
    @MrGreenvision Před rokem +2

    Another great informative video! Keep them coming and please stay safe.

  • @BD_Clark
    @BD_Clark Před rokem +2

    Great video- thanks for doing what you do, this is game changing for me!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Awesome. Glad your here and glad it helped.

  • @Sukyayu1116
    @Sukyayu1116 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for showing this video!!

  • @CodyCampbell_78
    @CodyCampbell_78 Před rokem +2

    Great job. Teaching and spending time w the kiddo. You're a rich man I can tell

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      We are very blessed. Thank you Ronaldo. Hope you have a blessed Sunday

  • @nathanmiller2372
    @nathanmiller2372 Před rokem +2

    super helpful!! thanks man!💯

  • @robweldon4780
    @robweldon4780 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video guys!

  • @mharri333
    @mharri333 Před rokem +2

    Great video

  • @drewwitherspoon2806
    @drewwitherspoon2806 Před rokem +4

    Better then a work pouch is a fly fishing vest! Has zippers so stuff doesn't fall out and you wear it on your upper body so it's not in the way clipping gutters! Great video

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Heck yea. Great call there Drew!!

    • @drewwitherspoon2806
      @drewwitherspoon2806 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlight second year installing lights professionally and just found this tip from another installer! Finally not dropping bulbs clips and male females every time I bend over

  • @mohammadzare5070
    @mohammadzare5070 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Good video, good job guys!

  • @wallacewimmer5191
    @wallacewimmer5191 Před rokem +1

    Excellent content. New subscriber keep it coming & stay safe 👍

  • @thirdcoasthustle
    @thirdcoasthustle Před 8 měsíci +1

    great video

  • @torgerhelgeland3505
    @torgerhelgeland3505 Před rokem +1

    Love God, love others....awesome! great video by the way, thanks much!

  • @woodworksbygrampies1284
    @woodworksbygrampies1284 Před rokem +4

    👍 Way to get the next generation in the game early! 👊

  • @aprendeyjuegaconjadelyn
    @aprendeyjuegaconjadelyn Před rokem +1

    Awesome job… I want to do it too

  • @britthazen4901
    @britthazen4901 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the videos! Do you have any examples of houses with hip and gable roofs?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey Britt. Our pleasure. Thanks for watching. I’m not sure what hip & gable means. Can you link a picture?

  • @aubreywebbie6505
    @aubreywebbie6505 Před rokem +1

    That’s a great microphone

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      I agree…and very reasonably priced as well

  • @TJmccallan
    @TJmccallan Před 6 dny

    what is the app or program you use to drag the corlored lines on the roof during the planning stage ?

  • @user-jk9we1pn2s
    @user-jk9we1pn2s Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love your videos. Thanks, i do have 1 question however. I have been using incandescent strings of abour 350 bulbs, obviously on seperate lines. I have an issue with still tripping my electric strips breaker.
    Can i use the same steings and just change all thhe C9 incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs and that be fine. I have seen some articles saying you cannot put LED in incandescent lines. But i want to change EVERY bulb. Thanks for any information.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hey there and happy Sunday. Some lines you can just switch the bulbs out like you’re saying.

  • @BrandyW09
    @BrandyW09 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video, thank you for sharing! I have a question for you.. what size lamp wire would you recommend using?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Brandy. Appreciate you being here. Spt1.

    • @BrandyW09
      @BrandyW09 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlight Thank you 😁

  • @MicahMeyer
    @MicahMeyer Před měsícem

    Is it okay too cut the line when its plugged in, as long as you havent plugged the first strand in?

  • @jbg7676
    @jbg7676 Před 6 měsíci +1

    how many lights ( C9 led opti-core ) can use per line or one plug? Thx! Awesome vidoes

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Anytime. Thanks for watching. I would ask an electrician to get the most accurate answer

  • @BeBeautifulBeU
    @BeBeautifulBeU Před rokem +2

    Have been binging your xmas videos. As a diy’er what tools would you recommend for getting on a steep roof?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      The most important thing is that you stay on the roof. Home Depot sells some shoe covers cheaper than cougar paws called Korkers but I’ve never used them so I can’t recommend. If that’s not an option - soft soled tennis shoes. Other than that, an old pair of jeans,cutters and a lot of caution. Stay in the valleys and on peaks.

    • @precisionturf8266
      @precisionturf8266 Před rokem +1

      Goat ladder and cougar paws

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      @@precisionturf8266 good call there PT

    • @barbaramudge
      @barbaramudge Před rokem

      I’d recommend a little brother. 😂

  • @J_Brian
    @J_Brian Před rokem +2

    if I need 150 feet, would you say 1 100ft & 1 50ft is better or multiple 17 ft strings? I'm just worried if the 100ft goes bad, I'll need to take it down. I'm not trying to spend too much money this year on lights, but I'm still doing research on deciding on which route to take.
    Other than that very informative video! You inspired me.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      Hey Joseph. We always recommend our kits over big box stores. The quality difference is substantial. However, I do understand that there is also a pretty significant price difference.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @rfriesen1644
    @rfriesen1644 Před rokem +1

    Suggestions on how to outline your driveway with Christmas lights? Thank you.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Awesome. Thanks for the suggestion. It’s definitely on the list

    • @rfriesen1644
      @rfriesen1644 Před rokem

      i've seen some attach string lights to PVC pipe. That seems much better than stakes.

  • @israelflores8831
    @israelflores8831 Před rokem +2

    LETSSS GOOOOO MEMPHIS I HOPE I GOT THE SPELLING RIGHT👍

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      You got it. Just like the city. I’ll let him know he had a comment. He will be pumped up.

  • @davidj.gallardo4553
    @davidj.gallardo4553 Před rokem +1

    Came across your video which gave good information and was helpful.... never knew you can install a female in-line connector.... I went through the video several times and did not find any talk about the maximum number of strands or light you can plug into one power source... my house has 110 volt outlets with 400 feet of roof I want to install lights.... will one continuous strands of lights work?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Hey David. Glad it helped. 400’ would be no problem. Preferably you would put it on a dedicated breaker. recommend confirming that with your electrician.

    • @bcrakersbcglobalnet
      @bcrakersbcglobalnet Před 8 měsíci

      @@lawnandlight I was told you can put 1000 C9 LED's on a lamp cord. Do the math yourself always. I do lights and we have had no problem with up to 450. No job has had more than that length to date

  • @jbg7676
    @jbg7676 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have a ridge top vent. 1. can I use regular clips and still attached at the peak. 2. If not can I just use the shingles lower than the vent? Thx man great content and service for us all!!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Hey there. Thanks for watching. I’m not sure what a redhead vent is

    • @jbg7676
      @jbg7676 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@lawnandlight sorry “ridge”

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci

      Oh ok. Yes just use regular clips and clip under the ridge vent

  • @JoshHedden
    @JoshHedden Před rokem +1

    Hi. Do you use any kind of safety anchor on steeper roofs? Also do you use special shoes on steeper roofs?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Shoes - yes. Check this video out. Christmas Light Install - Expert Level How To
      czcams.com/video/u41D3JGMsvk/video.html
      There are other safety items out there as well such as ridge hook ladders that can help on tough roughs

  • @elvisdio
    @elvisdio Před rokem +1

    Where can I get one of those xtra large oldies microphones that was in the beginning of this video?
    Very informative video...thanks

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      Here's my podcast setup Mike. amzn.to/3AoCapO

    • @elvisdio
      @elvisdio Před rokem

      I was talking about the giant microphone in the middle of pic at the beginning of this video

  • @iwantsomegatorade
    @iwantsomegatorade Před rokem +4

    So if my wire cord has rib edges but no white writing, what side goes on? For the vampire plugs.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +3

      Use the ribbed for the polarized side. It’s just for consistency

  • @darthemphatic4654
    @darthemphatic4654 Před rokem +2

    Great video and love the info! Is there a way to tap into a 3 line always on strand with a female in-line?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      I’m sure there is some way but we’ve always just worked with 2 line

  • @jorgeochoa6392
    @jorgeochoa6392 Před rokem +1

    hello,
    do you have any tips on hanging lights on homes with concrete tiles where some parts of the roof have end caps? not sure if the clips would work or if my only option is stapling the lights along the fascia.

  • @jamodio82
    @jamodio82 Před 6 měsíci +1

    For adding connectors, could I use a male vampire connector mid wire to route another string in a different perpendicular direction?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 5 měsíci +1

      You can. Some electricians would say it’s not recommended though

  • @snowflakeyflake5239
    @snowflakeyflake5239 Před rokem +2

    First 3 min: If an 11 year old can do it I can too!
    Last 3 min: Wait. What? 😂

  • @ceez1997
    @ceez1997 Před 6 měsíci +1

    great video, thanks! but is there a way to use inline clips on regular Christmas mini standard lights? These have three wires running across the set unlike the two wire you're using. Thanks!

  • @lshappynana
    @lshappynana Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have a question i bought LED C9 from Costco i was wondering if i can clip the wire as you did and add the vampire clips? Im overlapping the lights and it really bugs me to see my lights cross in certain areas of roof?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Best answer I can give you without looking: If it’s 3 wires - no. If it’s 2 wires - possibly

  • @cotofire
    @cotofire Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the informative videos! With your help this is my first year using jumpers. I notice that the lines I previously bought come with a male-plug that has a fuse in it. Do I need one of these fused male plugs when I am starting a new section, or can I just use a male vampire plug without a fuse? When I plugged the new section in, I am not getting any power to the lights. I’ve double checked my connections. Could the lights not working also be caused by accidentally a polarity issue (not plugging the side with the white writing correctly? Thanks for the help!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It should work. It’s basically just a little extension cord. Try flipping the wire, put ribbed side of wire on bigger plug.

    • @cotofire
      @cotofire Před 6 měsíci

      @@lawnandlight Thank you for the prompt reply and advice!! When I initially made my first jumpers I wasn’t paying attention to orienting the hot wire when putting on the vampire plugs. All of those lights and jumpers are working. Should I go back and make sure I did them correctly?

  • @redrocklawncare
    @redrocklawncare Před rokem +1

    Hello, I just tried to go to your website, and it was closed or not working? I own a lawn care business that I just started in April this year I am doing Christmas lights as a service. I watched your videos and learned a lot. I am not sure what to charge. Any Ideas or thoughts on what to charge? I have heard everything from $5 to $8 dollars a foot to $30 for each strand. So, I would appreciate any advice. I am really good at marketing and have actually just sold a job to a big house in a fancy neighborhood. Thanks chad

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey Chad. Glad to hear they helped. Thanks for being here. We have coaching classes where you and I can work on business questions such as that. If your interested just send a message through our website to get started. Www.lawnandlight.com

  • @Taylor-lz2zh
    @Taylor-lz2zh Před rokem +1

    I have looked up Christmas light stingers. On the websites it shows the lines starting with plugs that hold fuses, is there a difference? In other videos that I have also seen their lines do not start with that type of plug.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Typically the ones with fuses are continuous(I might not be using the right term here) meaning that if one bulb goes out, most of them will go out.

  • @lasheefloralevents2544
    @lasheefloralevents2544 Před rokem +1

    Love Memphis

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Awe thank you. I’ll let him know he has a fan. He will be pumped!

  • @ekkvj
    @ekkvj Před rokem +1

    Do they have other than white in the c9 bulbs? My wife like the multicolor instead of the white

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      We can make that happen. Place your order on our website lawnandlight.com and let us know that you want multicolor. Multicolor is red, green, yellow, orange and blue

  • @bgvswhite
    @bgvswhite Před rokem +1

    Do you guys do anything special with the plugs to make them resist water penetration?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Outdoor Christmas lights and the materials associated with them are made water resistant.

  • @SideOfHustle
    @SideOfHustle Před 10 měsíci +1

    can you do the whole house on a single outlet? I heard from some other guy that said 250 lights per outlet is the rule, but does it depend on bulbs? I'm getting those flexible filament bulbs.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I always say to consult and electrician because every bulb and wire is different. We’ve put more than 250 on a line before though

  • @michaelanger1392
    @michaelanger1392 Před rokem +1

    Where do upu purchase these materials? I went to home depot and lowes they didnt have anything like this

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey Michael. Thanks for watching. www.lawnandlight.com

  • @Dexterbostic
    @Dexterbostic Před rokem +1

    whats best to mount for a metal roof for c9 ? no luck finding any thang last few years that was ok...

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Hey Dexter. We have a video coming out Friday for that. Check back in

  • @JonathanFedee
    @JonathanFedee Před 6 měsíci +1

    I just purchased a connection kit (12-pack) from you. Would a stringer set with SPT-2 insulation be okay with your male and female connections, or would it be too thick, and would I instead need a SPT-1 stringer? Thank you!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Hey Jonathan. You can make it work but it’s not ideal. It will be really hard to get it to fit the plug.

    • @JonathanFedee
      @JonathanFedee Před 6 měsíci

      @@lawnandlight Thanks for the reply. I’ll look to stick with SPT-1 wire in that case.

  • @ercleterrell3993
    @ercleterrell3993 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Question, why do you need jumpers on the dormers? can’t you just connect each outlet to each other as is? I’m assuming the jumpers are to make it look cleaner or am I missing something? Thank you

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 7 měsíci +2

      It’s an illustration. On a real house the distance is longer.

  • @frente2zapatista
    @frente2zapatista Před rokem +1

    Do you have a video on LED lights install? ? ? ? ? For what I have found it’s not possible to do in line add on because the light will lose brightness and strands can not be shortened.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey there. I think you may be confused with the terminology of LED lights. The lights in our videos are LED 2 wire. Are you speaking of LED lights that are 3 wire? If so, you are correct, they can’t be shortened or use inlines

  • @texasterry4414
    @texasterry4414 Před rokem +1

    In my garage at this very moment I have about $350 worth of lights and all the other materials…today is the day I put the 4 hours I’ve spent watching and rewatching these videos to use…I’m pretty nervous. Haha

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Hey Tex. Good luck sir. You got this!

    • @texasterry4414
      @texasterry4414 Před rokem

      @@lawnandlight I appreciate the vote of confidence! Gonna send ya before/after pics!

  • @DIYReid
    @DIYReid Před rokem +1

    Does it matt which wire goes where in the connectors?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      I believe that is discussed in the video. However, it’s not a big issue if you get some wrong

  • @urbanrootslandscaping3874
    @urbanrootslandscaping3874 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What is a “jumper” on the dormers. Is that “lamp wire” without lights on it? Thanks.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Watch this video How to Install Christmas Lights on Your Roof Like a Pro
      czcams.com/video/Eogu_ZdUf90/video.html

    • @urbanrootslandscaping3874
      @urbanrootslandscaping3874 Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks. I will check it out.

  • @jacobsaenz8321
    @jacobsaenz8321 Před rokem +1

    Can I use vampire clips on “3-wire” light strands

  • @chriscameron589
    @chriscameron589 Před 7 měsíci

    Can you use the inline plugs on an existing store bought Christmas light wire? Or do you need to buy new light strings

  • @cd6941
    @cd6941 Před rokem +2

    Do you have lights for hedges, bushes?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Not at the moment. Looking to add for next year

  • @abrahamdiaz6418
    @abrahamdiaz6418 Před rokem +1

    Do your clips work on thicker concrete roof tiles?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      I can’t definitively say yes or no. We can mail you a few to try it out though.

  • @ElverGalarga-tw4cc
    @ElverGalarga-tw4cc Před 7 měsíci +1

    Can you just use electrical tape to cap off the ends??? Or heat shrinking tube to make jumpers?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You could. Either one would work. Or some liquid tape. We use males and females for simplicity and to keep lines from getting to long for rolling up when you take them down

  • @stevegalea518
    @stevegalea518 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The in-line female seems a little confusing. you pop off the back but then it has to go on the wire on the side with white writing? it's running parallel with both sides so how do you know which way to put it on?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci +1

      There are little copper teeth that push into the wire on the plug

  • @pato89jose
    @pato89jose Před 7 měsíci +1

    Do any of your connections have fuses? I do not know anything about christmas lights but why you connect all this network all together and you can't connect regular christmas lights more than a few sets because the fuse blows?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 7 měsíci +2

      No fuses. These lights are LED. They don’t pull much power

  • @williamcavanaugh6112
    @williamcavanaugh6112 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What software did you used to do the outline?

  • @joans7264
    @joans7264 Před rokem +1

    Great video! First time home owner here, you showed me everything I needed to know, I am missing one thing tho, I’ve seen on other videos there’s only so much feet you can plug into one outlet, I was hoping you’d go over it here maybe it’s in another one of your videos but can you help me understand how much feet of line I can plug into one outlet? Seems like in this video you plugged everything into the same lines so it would’ve all got plugged into one outlet right ? Am I missing something, thanks for your help in advance

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey Joan. Thanks for being here. Some people will tell you 250’ is the max for LEDs. If you want to stick with that you’ll be safe. However, that’s really a question for a licensed electrician and one that us Christmas light installers don’t touch on much due to many varying factors.

    • @joans7264
      @joans7264 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlight thank you for your quick reply!! I used your measure method on google maps and the front of my house was only 130 feet! I just placed an order today from your online shop!!! Super excited to put these on when they get here, thanks for the extra 15% off

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      @@joans7264 our pleasure Joan. Although it’s usually just my face in the videos, we have a big family/team effort to make everything work. I don’t thank them publicly enough but we have the best people. And thank you so much for trusting us with your order. We really appreciate it!

    • @DustynRougier
      @DustynRougier Před 5 dny

      If using a 15 Amp 120v circuit, which is very common in the US, you can run a bunch of c9 led lights before ever hitting the limits of that circuit. Calculating at only 80% load, for safety, you could theoretically use about 1,900 bulbs and still be safe.

  • @evidentcleaning8118
    @evidentcleaning8118 Před rokem +1

    Is there a reason why you did not run one consecutive line along the top ridge and then just ran your other string of lights down from the top to plug into the gutter line?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Not necessarily. I think it’s subjective on this one. It could have been done several different ways. This is the way that made sense to us.

  • @loveppamx5789
    @loveppamx5789 Před rokem +1

    How do u work around splash guards on the gutters. Gutter guards go inside the gutters but splash guards stick up ontop of the gutters..

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Great question. Several techniques but the easiest is that there is sometimes enough space to slide the clip between the gutter and splash guards.

    • @loveppamx5789
      @loveppamx5789 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlightI just put my lights up this morning and thankfully no bulbs landed on the splash guards. I appreciate your video! It gave me the confidence to put them up by myself!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      @@loveppamx5789 awesome. Great job!

  • @ultimatelandscaping5080
    @ultimatelandscaping5080 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Where can i get just the lights and the strand on a roll at ?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 7 měsíci

      If you’re a contractor, you can sign up on our website www.lawnandlight.com as a contractor to get great wholesale prices.

  • @richardestep8460
    @richardestep8460 Před rokem +1

    do you recommend15" over 12" spacing on most of your jobs?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey Richard. We do. That’s all we sell

  • @elmexicanodelabarba3245
    @elmexicanodelabarba3245 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I was wondering how many feet of lights you can plug on the same braker??

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Hey there. Thanks for watching. That question has been asked quite a few times. Scroll through comments on this video or some of the other ones and you’ll find the answer you’re looking for.

    • @elmexicanodelabarba3245
      @elmexicanodelabarba3245 Před 9 měsíci

      Alright I will!! Thanks!!👍👍

  • @rclsu13
    @rclsu13 Před rokem +1

    Possibly a dumb question…. First time seriously decorating for Christmas. I have a bunch of big box store bought strings that I’ll use. Can I use the vampire plugs on store bought strings?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Not dumb. Most likely no. Most big box stores sell 3 wire lights. Commercial lights are 2 wire

    • @rclsu13
      @rclsu13 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlight so theoretically if it were two wire it would work?

  • @chunkybones668
    @chunkybones668 Před rokem +1

    I used incandescent lights so I had to use two different outlets. Ever since it stormed on Saturday, half of the lights won’t light up. What do you recommend?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey Chunky. We only deal with LEDs so that would be my recommendation. Sorry I’m not much help when it comes to incandescents.

    • @chunkybones668
      @chunkybones668 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlight lol definitely going with LEDs next season. I didn’t realize all the benefits to them until I watched your videos, aside from the fact that they just look so much better.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      @@chunkybones668 totally understand. And the cost difference is pretty sizable so I understand why anyone would go with the incandescants

  • @kevinvardell7679
    @kevinvardell7679 Před rokem +1

    What size bulbs do you sell on the website c9 or c7?

  • @chunkybones668
    @chunkybones668 Před rokem +1

    Is it okay to use some extra spt1 wire for my jumpers to connect spt2 lights on my dormers as long as I use spt1 male/female plugs on the jumper wires?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Yea there’s no problem with that. Why mix spt1 & 2 though?

    • @chunkybones668
      @chunkybones668 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlight I have a bit of extra spt1 wire that I wanted to use as jumpers without having to buy a whole roll of spt2 when I only need a few ft.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      @@chunkybones668 makes sense. It's just like connecting 2 extension cords that are slightly different gauges

    • @chunkybones668
      @chunkybones668 Před rokem

      @@lawnandlight okay great. Thank you for the info!

  • @TheXerosyn
    @TheXerosyn Před rokem +1

    So I have an idea for Halloween this year, I bought about 15 pumpkins I plan to carve faces into and insert flicker bulbs into. I plan to place these throughout my graveyard scene. I would like to have all the bulbs connected to one line that I can then plug into my timer plug. How would i use this technique but starting without using a pre made light string?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Hey Xero. You could do this with our light strings and a decent amount of lamp wire

    • @TheXerosyn
      @TheXerosyn Před rokem

      @@lawnandlight is lamp wire called something special? Just wondering if I can find at box store etc

  • @benjaminfajardo9469
    @benjaminfajardo9469 Před rokem +1

    The lamp cord has a smooth side and a ridged side.. does it matter which side goes into the female or male plug?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem

      Doesn't matter as long as you are consistent with it across your job

  • @Jesseishere
    @Jesseishere Před 6 měsíci

    hi, 9:47. - you said dont plug that before you cut it, this will short everything out. why? i cant understand.. please explain

  • @christopherk1878
    @christopherk1878 Před rokem +1

    Do you need a fuse at the vampire plug?

  • @marklane7106
    @marklane7106 Před rokem +2

    Dude if I know 15 years ago to do videos of my lights of 30,000 incandescent lights and how easy and better looking then LEDs. All the manufactures would have tool. My roof outline was done the old fashion way paper and pencil, 375 feet of perfection one extension cord!!!

  • @joep2283
    @joep2283 Před 6 měsíci

    I have icicle lights that have multiple wires on the main strand. What's the best way to do that?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci +1

      This method doesn’t work with icicles. You could still use the custom jumpers/lamp wire though.

    • @joep2283
      @joep2283 Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you!

  • @juanmesta1
    @juanmesta1 Před rokem +1

    Just got done doing about 180 ft on my house but noticed my lights will dim just a tiny bit then get bright again every couple minutes, any idea what it could be? Have check all the plugs and everything looks tight

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      Hey Juan. Lots of factors could come into play there. Best to speak with your electrician. One thing you can do quickly is plug into a different outlet that is on a different breaker to test.

    • @juanmesta1
      @juanmesta1 Před rokem +1

      @@lawnandlight you think it may have to do with me using incandescent bulbs instead of led i know you can only use so man incandescent before it causes issues

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      @@juanmesta1 yes. they are most liking surging because of the power draw. Incandescents draw a huge amount of power

  • @gregchuffo7686
    @gregchuffo7686 Před 6 měsíci

    How long would it take you to install on the house in the video?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 6 měsíci

      New install with 3 trained guys = 4-6 hours
      Year 2 = 2 - 3 hours

  • @jonswede7651
    @jonswede7651 Před rokem +1

    How about a chimney instead of dormers. Would you outline it?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +4

      Hey Jon. To be frank, I wouldn’t. In all our years doing lights, we have only wrapped one chimney. It looked ok but it took away from all the clean lines of the house itself. We did it with minis so it was an obvious change of pattern. You could do it with hot glue and c9 bulbs but you would have to go back on the roof 3 or 4 times during the season to glue a few bulbs back up.

  • @martinvillegas4768
    @martinvillegas4768 Před rokem

    Hey amigo.. Where can I get all material to do that. ??

  • @PatriotSecuritySystems
    @PatriotSecuritySystems Před rokem +1

    Great video! 2 Questions Is it possible to install the MALE plugs inline and have female plugs on each side? Do the male plugs have a break away tab? Thanks for the info.

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      Great question! Some electricians will say not to do that. However we have been doing it for years with no issue. There’s no knockout tab on males. You have to cut it out.

    • @clintrollins7882
      @clintrollins7882 Před 6 měsíci

      I do not recommend making online males. If you forget it's on there and the line is live it can shock you or ground out on something

  • @ramiropardo8742
    @ramiropardo8742 Před rokem +2

    Is there something that you have to put in each plug to protect them from the rain?

  • @user-pb8fk5qw2j
    @user-pb8fk5qw2j Před 8 měsíci +1

    Cap a line (end a line) with a female...got it. Isn't there an electrical hazard issue with water getting into the female ports? Appreciated the video and colored lines, etc. very helpful!

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Anytime! Thanks for watching. From our experience in thousands of installs that has never been an issue except when a female end is left in a place that pools water ie. Gutter that doesn’t drain or super low spot in yard.

    • @curtvizino4608
      @curtvizino4608 Před 8 měsíci

      Awesome....thank you! @@lawnandlight

    • @user-pb8fk5qw2j
      @user-pb8fk5qw2j Před 8 měsíci

      One more. I looked at my ridgeline. I have lots of ridges and they intersect so it might be hard to do one inline off the mainline etc. So, can you do inline off the inline, etc. If you can, recommendations on the number of inlines off an inline using LEDs? @@lawnandlight

  • @chevy-anda-jeep
    @chevy-anda-jeep Před rokem +1

    So can I do this with any lights?

  • @andreaproenza9939
    @andreaproenza9939 Před rokem +1

    What is the name of those lights and where can you get them

  • @kellyjostory3666
    @kellyjostory3666 Před rokem +1

    Can you just buy the clips from your website ?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +2

      No mam. At the time we only have the option to purchase kits. Working on more options for next year

  • @christinahopper1422
    @christinahopper1422 Před rokem

    The site isn’t working. How do we purchase?

  • @1stontario
    @1stontario Před rokem

    this is great for how to make connections, but wouldn't you have too many lights on one run? isn't there a limit of 120 c9 bulbs for that wire?

    • @lawnandlight
      @lawnandlight  Před rokem +1

      I’ve never heard 120 max before. Maybe for incandescent but now LED. Where did that # come from?

    • @1stontario
      @1stontario Před rokem

      @@lawnandlight i read the label on my 1000' roll that i ordered. You might be right. I need to read it again and double check.

    • @1stontario
      @1stontario Před rokem

      @@lawnandlight thank you for replying. Can have up to 933 bulbs on 1 run for the dimmable ones. And 466 for the non.dimmables led bulbs.

  • @jackmartin4935
    @jackmartin4935 Před rokem +1

    Are your lights LED or Incandescent?

  • @bensherman4136
    @bensherman4136 Před rokem +1

    i love the part where he instaled them