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Using Partially Burned Out Strands of Christmas Lights?

I have a long strand of mini lights with the middle third of the strand burnt out (blackened bulbs). There are too many to fix. Is it unsafe to go ahead and use the strand (just bury the blackened section out of sight in the tree)?

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December 5, 20190 found this helpful

It is OK to use a string of lights with some burned out bulbs.

 

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December 5, 20190 found this helpful

I've always continued to use the strands with burnt out bulbs (bulbs still in sockets) on my trees and never had a problem but I usually discard that strand after Christmas and replace it the following year either with new strands (after Christmas sales or thrift store strands). I have never had a problem and they are not very noticeable on a tree that has lots of lights.

 

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December 7, 20190 found this helpful

I forgot to mention that my daughter recycles all sets that we discard (usually when more than half are no longer working) and her church has a box for members to place all unwanted light sets and she picks these up and recycles.

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Our local recycle service does not want any type of glass placed in their containers so this is a service for the church members also.
Recycling strands is a little bit of work but she usually earns about $25 which she donates to the church missionary program.
This seems to work well for everyone involved.

 

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December 5, 20190 found this helpful

I refuse to throw away my half burning lights! They are just fine to use.Just tuck non burning lights in back or underneath to hide burn out ones!

 
December 6, 20190 found this helpful

Yes, it is fine. I personally always turn off my Christmas lights before bed and do not leave the lights on without someone home but that is just something I feel comfortable most.

 

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December 6, 20190 found this helpful

There is no issue at all to use these lights. I keep all my lights no matter what unless they are all burned out and can't be fixed.

 
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