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