Christmas Tree Light Help! (pics inside link working)

[HTH 67]

It seems that every year we have a light string go out. VERY annoying as we put alot of effort into setting up the tree each year. (see pics)

Can anyone recommend a good light brand/type? Are leds better than incandescent?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

And Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

TIA

https://jjbeason14.imgur.com/all/?third_party=1

 

[BufordT 371]

learn how to replace a bulb.

[HTH 67]

Just now, BufordT said:

learn how to replace a bulb.

Replacing bulbs and/or fuses does not help

HTH

[Fireballer 2,369]

Everything is cheapo chinese crap. LEDs seem to be more reliable.  But, many light issues can be fixed with this.  Its saved me from trashing many light sets and obviously having to un-decorate to change a light strand.

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LightKeeper-Pro-Incandescent-Light-Set-Repair-Tool/22071313

 

 

[HTH 67]

11 minutes ago, Fireballer said:

Everything is cheapo chinese crap. LEDs seem to be more reliable.  But, many light issues can be fixed with this.  Its saved me from trashing many light sets and obviously having to un-decorate to change a light strand.

 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LightKeeper-Pro-Incandescent-Light-Set-Repair-Tool/22071313

 

 

Thanks Fireballer!

I've tried that several times and it didn't work.  I think I might need to go with LED's.  

What should be the light count? 25? 50? 100? More?

TIA

[BufordT 371]

20 minutes ago, HTH said:

Replacing bulbs and/or fuses does not help

HTH

Yup, mmm hmmm. 

[kutulu 1,542]

Candles

[HTH 67]

Just now, kutulu said:

Candles

lol

I'll pass!

[HTH 67]

Anyone having trouble seeing the pics?

[HTH 67]

See if this link works...

https://jjbeason14.imgur.com/all/?third_party=1

[HTH 67]

Let's try this again...

https://john-beason.imgbb.com/

[fandandy 3,311]

Pretty tree.  It looks like some lights are burned out though.  

[HTH 67]

Just now, fandandy said:

Pretty tree.  It looks like some lights are burned out though.  

Changing the fuses has not helped.

:frustrated:

[fandandy 3,311]

I bought a tree for the store last year before Christmas.  We put it together this year and the same thing has happened but not quite as noticeable as yours.  It pisses me off though, it's like a year old and the lights are the type that they don't even look replaceable.  Everything is made so crappy anymore.  Thanks, China.

[HTH 67]

Yeah. Cheap Chinese Junk!

[Fireballer 2,369]

The lighting tool should allow you to follow each strand and find out where your the current issue is.  

[HTH 67]

40 minutes ago, Fireballer said:

The lighting tool should allow you to follow each strand and find out where your the current issue is.  

Didn't work for me.

Swapped out the broken string with a new one. 

 

[HTH 67]

http://quotegeek.com/television-quotes/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/9898/

[shorepatrol 1,735]

6 hours ago, HTH said:

Let's try this again...

https://john-beason.imgbb.com/

That's gonna be great moodlighting when I come over later. 

[HTH 67]

16 hours ago, Fireballer said:

The lighting tool should allow you to follow each strand and find out where your the current issue is.  

Thanks Fireballer!

[KayJay1971 238]

Replace all the strands each year. They aren't very expensive. What is your time worth to troubleshoot this issue each year?