A revolution in Christmas tree lighting products is under way with light emitting diode, or LED, lights. LEDs are solid-state chips that convert electricity directly into light, without a burning filament. They use about 90 percent less energy than traditional lights. Each LED chip is embedded in a solid plastic shape; there is no glass or hollow bulb to break. Most LED light strings have non-removable bulbs, because the chips are not interchangeable.
Multicolor LED Christmas Lights
Holiday LEDs offers multicolor sets of Christmas tree lights. The sets are available in a choice of light shapes, including elongated, globe, star or gem shapes. Red, green, blue, yellow and orange lights are the typical colors, with new collections that have added white and purple. Multicolor strings of LEDs are the best lights to use for traditional Christmas trees located near an outlet, or for outdoor strings of lights. List prices as of June 2010 range from $11.99 to $26.99 per string.
LED Flex-Change Lights
LED flex-change lights have removable and interchangeable bulbs, allowing you to create customized sets of LED Christmas tree lights. You must use the same type of bulb as replacements, but advancements in technology allow you to switch the colors. The system is sealed, so the lights are safe indoors or outdoors. Flex-change LEDs are the best choice if you want to personalize or change the color scheme of your lights. Offered by Holiday LEDs, the list prices as of June 2010 range from $11.99 to $26.99 per string.
Solar LED Christmas Tree Lights
Now you can light an outdoor tree anywhere. The solar LED light sets from Solar Illuminations provide solar-powered LEDs on a 31-foot string with 50 lights that you can set for steady-lit or flashing, and a photocell so the lights are on only at dark. There is also an on/off light control switch. The unit provides six hours of light per charge. An included rechargeable AA battery powers the controller. Solar LEDs are the best choice to use in a sunny area with no electricity available. The list price in June 2010 is $34.99.
Battery-Powered Christmas Lights
Christmas Light Source offers battery-powered LED lights so you no longer need to locate your tree near an electrical outlet. The units work on three AA batteries, regular or rechargeable, which are not included. You easily can conceal the battery packs in the Christmas tree branches. Wires and packs are available in either green or white. The strings have a 9-1/2-foot lit length, with 20 lights. Battery-powered light sets come in several different bulb shape and color combinations. Battery-powered LEDs are the best choice to use indoors on a tree, mantel, wreath or tabletop where electrical cords are undesirable. List prices range from $6.30 to $12.76 per set.
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