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What is the difference between C7 and C9 lights?

Jim Brown

What is 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.

Do C7 and C9 bulbs have the same base?

Short Answer: C7 bulbs are about 1.5 inches tall and have E12 bases, C9 bulbs are roughly 2.25 inches tall and have E17 bases. Both fit into cords that are commonly wired in parallel and are a favorite of both professional and residential Christmas light installers.

Are there lights bigger than C9?

C7 lights have the same strawberry shape as C6, but are slightly larger. They measure 1 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inches tall. C9 lights have the same traditional strawberry shape as C6 and C7, but are slightly larger than C7. C9 lights measure 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches tall.

What size are the big Christmas lights?

C7 bulbs are the next size up of this bulb style. 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. They measure 1-1/4-inches in diameter and 2-1/2-inches tall.

How many C7 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.

How many C9 lights can I string together?

What does C7 mean on Christmas lights?

C7 LED light bulbs use 90% less electricity, but are the same size, and can fit into the same size lighting string as incandescent lights. They generally have 3 LEDs per base and come in smooth, faceted and dimmable finishes.

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.

What’s the difference between C7 and C9 LED light bulbs?

C7 LED light bulbs use 90% less electricity, but are the same size, and can fit into the same size lighting string as incandescent lights. They generally have 3 LEDs per base and come in smooth, faceted and dimmable finishes. C9 LED have the same basic attributes as the C7s but usually have 5 LEDs to the base.

Which is larger a C7 bulb or a G50 bulb?

Easy Answers: The numbers in C7 and C9 are their diameters so that naturally means that C9 bulbs are larger than C7. G50’s are round bulbs and the 50 is their diameter in millimeters which is 1 7/8 inches. Choose a cord based on the size of the threaded base on each bulb. C7’s use E12 cords.

Can a C7 bulb be plugged into an incandescent light string?

Pro tip: Since LED C7 and C9s burn brighter, they give off more light using fewer bulbs. Can you plug LED C7 and C9 bulbs into an incandescent light string? The short answer is yes. But if you place C7 and C9 LED replacements bulbs next to incandescent bulbs, the light string’s colors will glow differently and will appear “off.”

What’s the difference between C9 and E17 Christmas lights?

Note, as a rule of thumb, traditionally C9 bulbs “always” have E17 bases so many times, the base is also referred to as C9 as well. “C” stands for Cone – this is the almost pointy shape that is most traditionally associated with Christmas lights Typical bulbs: C7, C9 and C6 with C5 and C3 to a lesser extent.

What is the difference between C7 and C9 lights?

Jim Brown

What is 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 size are the big Christmas lights?

C7 bulbs are the next size up of this bulb style. 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. They measure 1-1/4-inches in diameter and 2-1/2-inches tall.

Can you put C9 lights on a Christmas tree?

C9 bulbs: intended for overly dense or large outdoor trees. The largest of the recommended types of lights for trees, C9 bulbs are often reserved for outdoor trees 15′ and above as they produce a high impact light display that may be overwhelming when used on smaller tree varieties.

How many C9 lights do I need for my house?

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.

How many lights do you need for an 8 foot tree?

A good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every 1.5 feet of tree….How many strands do I need?

Tree Height Number of Lights
6 to 7 Feet 400 to 700
7.5 to 8.5 Feet 700 to 1,000
9 to 10 Feet 1,000 to 1,300
12 Feet 1,500 to 2,000

What’s the difference between a C7 and C9 Christmas light bulb?

There are a few notable differences between C7 Christmas Light Bulbs and C9 bulbs that you should understand when deciding which one would work best for your intended Holiday lighting application. Here are a few to keep in mind. C7 bulbs are the smaller than C9s. The have an E12 candelabra base, the same size as a night light bulb.

What can C9 LED lights be used for?

The C9 LED bulbs are often used on larger outdoor Christmas trees, and for outlining roofs and doors on commercial property. They are often chosen by churches to light their outdoor Nativity scenes, and by businesses to outline fences and other holiday displays.

Where do C7 and C9 lights go in a stringer?

For most applications C7 & C9 lights are screwed into a socket and that socket is attached to a stringer line that has multiple sockets. For most United States applications the stringers are required to have a fuse in the male plug end of the line.

What are the different sizes of light bulbs?

There are only three bulb sizes that we sell: C7, C9 and Medium. These are the names we use, but these bulb sizes can go by many different names. The images below provide a great visual for bulb size comparison. A Bulb By Any Other Name… C7 Bulbs have a candelabra or E12 base.

What is the difference between C7 and C9 lights?

Jim Brown

What is 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.

Are C6 or C9 lights better?

Yes, the bulbs are a lot smaller than the more popular C9 lights that many people use for building perimeter applications, but as long as the correct clip is used, the closer spacing on a C6 stringer set will create very clean, crisp lines along the perimeter of a home or business.

How many C7 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.

How bright is a C7 bulb?

The actual lumen output of a C7 or C9 incandescent bulb is about 24 lumens. The illumination comes from the filament in the center of the bulb, and is evenly distributed as it shines through the clear bulb.

What’s the difference between a C7 and C9 Christmas light bulb?

There are a few notable differences between C7 Christmas Light Bulbs and C9 bulbs that you should understand when deciding which one would work best for your intended Holiday lighting application. Here are a few to keep in mind. C7 bulbs are the smaller than C9s. The have an E12 candelabra base, the same size as a night light bulb.

Which is larger a C9 bulb or a G50 bulb?

Easy Answers: The numbers in C7 and C9 are their diameters so that naturally means that C9 bulbs are larger than C7. G50’s are round bulbs and the 50 is their diameter in millimeters which is 1 7/8 inches.

Where do C7 and C9 lights go in a stringer?

For most applications C7 & C9 lights are screwed into a socket and that socket is attached to a stringer line that has multiple sockets. For most United States applications the stringers are required to have a fuse in the male plug end of the line.

How many Watts Does a C7 string of lights need?

For example, incandescent C7 lights typically require about 5 watts per bulb. If you have a string measuring 200 feet, multiply 200 feet by 5 watts to get the total number of watts needed, which is 1000 watts. Then divide the 1000 watts by 125 volts to get a total of 8 amps. This string of lights will pull a total of 8 amps.

What is the difference between C7 and C9 lights?

Jim Brown

What is 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.

Are there lights bigger than C9?

C7 lights have the same strawberry shape as C6, but are slightly larger. They measure 1 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inches tall. C9 lights have the same traditional strawberry shape as C6 and C7, but are slightly larger than C7. C9 lights measure 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches tall.

What size are the big Christmas lights?

C7 bulbs are the next size up of this bulb style. 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. They measure 1-1/4-inches in diameter and 2-1/2-inches tall.

Can you put C9 lights on a Christmas tree?

C9 bulbs: intended for overly dense or large outdoor trees. The largest of the recommended types of lights for trees, C9 bulbs are often reserved for outdoor trees 15′ and above as they produce a high impact light display that may be overwhelming when used on smaller tree varieties.

How many C7 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.

How many C9 lights can I string together?

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.

How many C7 lights can I string together?

How many c7 lights can I string together? For mini bulbs of 50 to 100 per string, connect a maximum of three strings together. For larger bulbs such as C7, C9, etc., string together no more than 50 bulbs total.

How many lights are needed for a 6 foot tree?

A good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every 1.5 feet of tree….How many strands do I need?

Tree Height Number of Lights
6 to 7 Feet 400 to 700
7.5 to 8.5 Feet 700 to 1,000
9 to 10 Feet 1,000 to 1,300
12 Feet 1,500 to 2,000

What’s the difference between C7 and C9 light bulbs?

The sockets on a C7 cord are slightly smaller than on a C9 cord. If you are looking for the brightest C7 and C9 bulbs, we recommend our new SMD bulbs which can provide 21st century technology with surface mounted LEDs.

What can C9 LED lights be used for?

The C9 LED bulbs are often used on larger outdoor Christmas trees, and for outlining roofs and doors on commercial property. They are often chosen by churches to light their outdoor Nativity scenes, and by businesses to outline fences and other holiday displays.

What are the different sizes of string lights?

PartyLights.com hopes to take the guessing game out of string light and bulb shopping. There are only three bulb sizes that we sell: C7, C9 and Medium. These are the names we use, but these bulb sizes can go by many different names. The images below provide a great visual for bulb size comparison. A Bulb By Any Other Name…

How tall is a C6 Christmas tree light?

C6 lights (the C stands for cone Size) are generally ¾” round and 1 ⅛” tall. They have bulbs designed to illuminate Christmas trees or smaller pieces on your property. They can be used for perimeter lighting when placed strategically and densely, but ultimately don’t burn as bright as larger options.