How to Customize Christmas Lights to Fit Your Home

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @Thoughtfulbuildsllc
    @Thoughtfulbuildsllc 2 роки тому +8

    I’m only 6minutes in and you have explained exactly what I’ve wanted to know in order to even buy commercial lights! Can’t wait to see what the rest of the video teaches me! Thanks for the killer video! Will be sweet to offer commercial lights as an option for my business!

  • @ricksmash8080
    @ricksmash8080 6 років тому +41

    Awesome! So sick of all the people who only explain how they hang lights. I know how to hang lights already! I always wanted to know how people put numerous Strings all over the place without the excess lights.. Thank you!

  • @chrisbielinski5919
    @chrisbielinski5919 4 роки тому +10

    This is the best video I have seen. For years I have been wondering how this was done and what parts to order. I knew it could be possible since I did similar work with exterior path lighting. Best thing is I live 15-minutes from their location and will be going this weekend to buy/order everything... Thanks for the video and you just got my business!!

  • @junyor757
    @junyor757 5 років тому +2

    This video saved me time and money, things you really can waste and never get back. I learned how to get it right and right the first time by watching this video. Thank you.

  • @LASD218
    @LASD218 7 років тому +15

    Wow, this video was GREAT! I was going to spend $$$$ on pre-lit lights, and try to make it work, but after watching you, I cancelled my order and purchased plugs (M/F), 1000' socket wire (6" space), 400 LED bulbs and 150' extension wire! Now I can custom my entire project. One time cost custom to my home! THANKS!

    • @AstrofishStudios
      @AstrofishStudios 7 років тому +2

      Tim Richardson where did you order from? Thanks

    • @jenrom
      @jenrom 7 років тому +1

      Would also like to know where you ordered from!

    • @LASD218
      @LASD218 7 років тому +1

      Here is the link - www.noveltylights.com/c7-1000-spool-6-spacing7-amp-green-wire with the male plugs www.noveltylights.com/spt-1-male-plugs-green

    • @LASD218
      @LASD218 7 років тому +1

      Jennifer see Eric's reply! It works like crazy!

  • @darinking1343
    @darinking1343 5 років тому +4

    Loved the video. I had most of the things figured out, but you helped me connect the final dots. I had ordered my wire, sockets, plugs, and clips last year, but a bad knee, bad weather, and other things kept me from getting them made. I worked over this past weekend and yesterday, with my son, we got the main line of lights up that I wanted to, after watching your video on Saturday morning. I had tried the channel locks, but kept damaging the sockets when I tried to put them on the cord. I found using a "Irwin" quick-grip bar clamp worked the best for me in snapping the cap on the socket over the wire. I would add, that when we built our last home, I put a 100 AMP panel into my garage, with help from an electrician and then put a timer next to it. I also wired a couple outside boxes up in the soffit back to the timer. So once I got my store bought lights hung, all I had to was trip the breaker back to on, reset the timer on the timer box, and my lights came on for about 90 mins in the morning while it was still dark, and then throughout the evening. Once we got past the holidays, I just went out and tripped the breaker back to off. On the next decent day, I went out and took my lights down. We've moved so I paid an electrician to put the timer box next to the panel and put two outlets in the soffit at opposite ends of the front of the house. So I have the same result. I got this idea from the electrician my brother used when he built his home. Pretty darn nifty. I don't remember how much the timer and the outlets cost this time as I had them do some other work also, but all told I spent about $800 for everything, so the timer and the outlets were only part of that. Keep up the great work on your videos. I/We appreciate it!!

  • @katrinarunge3452
    @katrinarunge3452 3 роки тому +1

    My mind is literally blown right now. I had no idea this was so easy

  • @williea1152
    @williea1152 6 років тому +4

    This was very concise & useful to me. I'm waiting on a spool set & plugs to do the customized extension cords.

  • @yardboss8880
    @yardboss8880 5 років тому +1

    It's that time again and I still make sure every one of my installers watches this before the Christmas season. I'll be stopping by soon, out of Little Elm Tx.

  • @jerrymarkhamhaulndiecast
    @jerrymarkhamhaulndiecast 7 років тому +2

    David, thanks for helping us tonight with our plugs. I had no idea about the difference between the SPT-1 and SPT-2 types of cords. Additionally, thanks for offering the insight between the two female plug types.

    • @davidstokes5057
      @davidstokes5057  7 років тому +1

      You are welcome! Glad to help! I hope all goes well on lighting up your house!

    • @BigJoshE84
      @BigJoshE84 6 років тому

      DW Pro Lights what's the difference, I need to know too lol thanks

  • @davidstokes5057
    @davidstokes5057  7 років тому +18

    Decorator’s Warehouse in Arlington, Texas will have all the supplies you need to customize your Lights.

    • @Tsb702
      @Tsb702 6 років тому +1

      David Stokes do they ship to VA? Or might you know of a store in VA?

    • @turboflush
      @turboflush 4 роки тому +1

      Couldnt easily find lights on the page. Never did find.

  • @myprivacy998
    @myprivacy998 3 роки тому +1

    I think how you come in into each discussion is funny. Thanks 😊

  • @jenrom
    @jenrom 7 років тому +6

    This is the best instructional video for customizing lights I have seen, thank you! Can you please let us know where to purchase the materials in this video.

  • @telyvk8138
    @telyvk8138 3 роки тому

    This is the most helpful video. THANK YOU!!

  • @chrislewis2262
    @chrislewis2262 4 роки тому +1

    The rib side is for identifying the "hot" side of a AC cable not the negative. It's AC wiring not DC wiring. The wide prong is the neutral prong the narrower one is for the hot/live supply.

  • @brianpeterson4602
    @brianpeterson4602 7 років тому +2

    I’m a little late but next year I’m going to customize how I do lights. Thanks for the great video.

  • @plixplop
    @plixplop 3 роки тому

    Dude, this changes everything

  • @melvindishta8258
    @melvindishta8258 Рік тому +1

    How many C7 lights can I put on an 8foot custom cord?

  • @aaronbrown2964
    @aaronbrown2964 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! Informative and right to the point. Awesome!!!!

  • @ChavezRB6
    @ChavezRB6 4 роки тому +2

    can you link to some of the products mentioned here?

  • @davidmoreno3793
    @davidmoreno3793 5 років тому +2

    Now this is what I've been looking for!!!

  • @christopherortiz8713
    @christopherortiz8713 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. What to do my own light this year.. got my business..👍

  • @sweet-es9788
    @sweet-es9788 2 роки тому

    Easy peasy!! Thank you!!

  • @MIW_Renegade
    @MIW_Renegade 5 років тому +1

    Very useful thank you but just for clarification the correct terminology is hot and neutral since its AC not DC other than that I haven't seen any other issues

  • @Xenialan
    @Xenialan Рік тому

    Awesome video. Thank you!

  • @mastaace46
    @mastaace46 5 років тому +3

    Is there a specific type of wire to use? I was going to get some Southwire 18-2 CU SPT-1 but it's rating is only down to -4° F. Here in the midwest it will definitely get much colder than that.

  • @aayldswandschannel1215
    @aayldswandschannel1215 6 років тому +1

    Great video David! Thank you for the help.

  • @allen3776
    @allen3776 5 років тому +4

    Where do you find these? No one here in Maryland even heard of them!!

  • @ncm0036
    @ncm0036 6 років тому +2

    Great video! Thank you for the info, looks easy enough to do myself!

  • @codyharris3741
    @codyharris3741 2 роки тому

    Where would be a good place to buy c7 sockets ,wire, male and female plugs as I’m wanting to pre light my artificial tree to use bubble lights

  • @johnvalle9185
    @johnvalle9185 2 роки тому

    I have a very important fuse question. First off thank you for the wonderful video. Okay so to get right to it. Those pre-made c7 and c9 stringers already have the fancy little replaceable fuse ends in them. However, if you are creating a truly custom string of lights you would not have those, so, as long as I did not exceed the amperage in the lamp cord itself, is it okay to not have those fancy little replaceable plugins at the end? I don't even know where you buy those things anyway but that's my question. Would appreciate anybody's help on this matter. Thank you in advance.

  • @whyyixsta2053
    @whyyixsta2053 2 роки тому

    Thank you, sir! Why don't manufacturers have this kind of content with their products (at least with the reel I bought from Novelty Lights)? Seems like a pretty big thing to know

  • @sheldonjschaffer
    @sheldonjschaffer 3 роки тому +1

    Where do you buy these items from tho?

  • @tomaaron6187
    @tomaaron6187 2 роки тому

    Thanks! A solid 10 out of 10.

  • @jls5984
    @jls5984 6 років тому

    Thank You so much for this video, it was hugely helpful! All the best to you and your business!

  • @judyhenrickson3084
    @judyhenrickson3084 4 роки тому +1

    Can you do the same thing with C5 led lights

  • @JJ2000k
    @JJ2000k 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video here David! Question for you; I have these big bulbs (six total). They came with a remote used to change their colors and pulsate at different intervals, a really cool feature! I want to cut them, extend the big bulbs out further from each other, and hang them from my tree to appear as fruit. Is that possible since the bulbs are not separate from the line? Would cutting the line disable the remote used to change the bulb colors?

    • @plixplop
      @plixplop 3 роки тому

      I'm pretty sure this would still work as long as the wires are linked up the same (albeit extended).

  • @solgenraven
    @solgenraven 7 років тому +1

    When you attached the female plug mid-line for your plug for the wreath, can that plug also be used for led mini light strings to outline windows??

    • @davidstokes5057
      @davidstokes5057  7 років тому +1

      Yes you can plug in mini lights as well!

    • @ptslawns4641
      @ptslawns4641 6 років тому +1

      @@davidstokes5057
      But u gotta watch your count. Bc u could over load n burn out plug or strand

  • @CodenameHawk1225
    @CodenameHawk1225 3 роки тому

    I wish I had know about this before!! I have extension cords all over my yard trying to light everything!! I use only led light and could probably link several lights and displays together on one run!! I'm planning on using 12/1 gauge cord. Is that going to be good enough?

  • @bryant6524
    @bryant6524 3 місяці тому

    A DC current cord and plug?

  • @JMV21377
    @JMV21377 6 років тому +2

    David, awesome tutorial on customizing Christmas Lights! By far one of the best ones on UA-cam! Thanks! Arlington is about a little over an hour from me, do you know of a place in North Dallas that sells these supplies?

    • @alexvonhatten9742
      @alexvonhatten9742 6 років тому +1

      When i typed on google how to do custom lights it popped up the products to buy. You can probably try amazon so you dont have to go out of your way to look for them.

  • @chefls1
    @chefls1 4 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @pajarilloable1
    @pajarilloable1 3 роки тому

    100% explained good 👍 👌

  • @edgorbey1
    @edgorbey1 3 роки тому

    Can anyone tell me a good website to buy the materials he is using in this video?

  • @jorgecapella8687
    @jorgecapella8687 4 роки тому

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @tylerklein7284
    @tylerklein7284 3 роки тому

    Where can I get those male and female ends?? I’ve looked everywhere

  • @CheetoMoreno
    @CheetoMoreno 4 роки тому

    Can we cut the wire of Christmas lights and do this? Say i have a roll of 100ft for 3 separate rooflines.

  • @tylerdurden6186
    @tylerdurden6186 3 роки тому

    Can I do a male plug on one end and another male plug at the other end or does it have to be female and male?

  • @chasegoynes8122
    @chasegoynes8122 4 роки тому

    Very helpful man 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @theresaj1467
    @theresaj1467 6 років тому

    Thanks for the video. I plan to put up our Christmas lights this weekend. I would love to use custom extension cords, but I think I may run into a problem. I think all of my LED Christmas lights have female plugs with the same slot sizes. The vampire male plugs I've seen have one wide blade. I don't these vampire male plugs would connect to the female plugs from my Christmas lights. Is there a way to connect the two?

  • @derrickweidenaar151
    @derrickweidenaar151 7 років тому +1

    Great Video! Where do you purchase the cord and accessories?

  • @TheWrongWayDotCom
    @TheWrongWayDotCom 6 років тому

    Great video David

  • @greggherman5443
    @greggherman5443 5 років тому

    Great Video

  • @1stfu
    @1stfu 7 років тому

    You’re awesome sir!! This was so helpful! Thank you so much!!!!!!

  • @wc2876
    @wc2876 7 років тому

    Great job David!

  • @frontdesk6764
    @frontdesk6764 2 роки тому

    where do i get these

  • @CodenameHawk1225
    @CodenameHawk1225 3 роки тому

    How many inline plugs can you do?

  • @jhankerson16
    @jhankerson16 5 років тому

    Can you use the method of cutting the excess off of a string of lights with non polarized led lights?

  • @markquesada8142
    @markquesada8142 5 років тому

    Great video, definitely will be customizing my strands, will my existing C9 strand accommodate LED?

    • @MIW_Renegade
      @MIW_Renegade 5 років тому +1

      It sould as long as the LEDs you're using are rated for 125V

  • @naterose4592
    @naterose4592 7 років тому +2

    Where do you purchase the male and female ends?

    • @normofthenorth
      @normofthenorth 7 років тому +1

      Nice helpful video, but I've never heard the 2 wires (or plug blades) in an AC circuit called "positive' and "negative" before. One is neutral and the other is hot or live or line, AFAIK. Positive and negative switch back and forth ("alternate") 60x2 times per second.

  • @atozet
    @atozet 6 років тому +3

    where can I buy the electrical wire, male and female plugs? How are they called if I buy it in our local hardware or electrical stores?

    • @williea1152
      @williea1152 6 років тому +1

      Lamp wire

    • @royalt3690
      @royalt3690 6 років тому

      Good question!

    • @mastaace46
      @mastaace46 5 років тому

      Did you ever find what you needed? I was looking at a lamp cord spool but it recommends indoor use only and a minimum temp of -4°F.

  • @cs-dt7xm
    @cs-dt7xm 6 років тому

    Hello David! Near the end of your video, the bottom of the screen peeks at a garland, strung with white lights that are slowly fading/twinkling. What's the technical name for the bulbs so I can search for them. Or, do you know the brand of light string or bulb that these are?

  • @Tsb702
    @Tsb702 6 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for this!!! I will be using this your year 🙌🏽😊 Wish me luck 🤣

  • @Bnardo19
    @Bnardo19 6 років тому

    Can you cut the C9 LED One piece bulb/socket design as well?

  • @kingofpressurewash
    @kingofpressurewash 6 років тому

    Most lights now don't matter which way you put it. They will work both ways

  • @imlon2
    @imlon2 6 років тому

    Very helpful video. Thumbs up!! But I have to laugh did you use one of the first cell phones to record the video lol. It was really blurry.

  • @ddavis6453
    @ddavis6453 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU!!

  • @debrablais1504
    @debrablais1504 2 роки тому

    Here's the million dollar question. Why doesn't someone just sell these cords and make life easier?

  • @sasiever
    @sasiever 5 років тому

    Can you buy wire so I can make custom lights for my Christmas village?

  • @paulvilla4293
    @paulvilla4293 4 роки тому

    Can you add an “in line male plug” instead of a female

    • @M7jT7s
      @M7jT7s 4 роки тому +1

      It would be extremely dangerous to do that. You would potentially have hot exposed prongs.

  • @lolboy-642
    @lolboy-642 2 роки тому

    my mind can't figure out how all of this could happen. no exposed metal wires inside of the wires yet you can just clip a female in the middle of a wire just like that. how does that even work???

  • @HTSS8
    @HTSS8 5 років тому +3

    "Pro"?
    Positive and Negative are not AC (Alternating Current) terms.
    It's Hot and Neutral, Black and White
    Black is Negative (Ground) in DC (Direct Current) electric, and Red is Positive.

  • @richhoops2413
    @richhoops2413 4 роки тому

    28 people are in the Christmas light hanging business,

  • @tkaplan1983
    @tkaplan1983 5 років тому

    Now he needs to watch a video of how to keep yourself in focus when doing a video :-)

  • @acooper080106
    @acooper080106 2 роки тому

    How can anyone take you seriously when you don't know that that is AC power and there's not a positive or negative leg so that circuit

  • @mikerootz5935
    @mikerootz5935 Рік тому

    Where can you purchase the cords and plugs?