Why re-stringing your pre-lit Christmas tree is important
If your tree doesn’t have issues with bulbs, it may be more of a wiring problem. It is possible to remove the whole string and replace it with completely new ones.
With some pre-lit Christmas trees, it might be necessary to cut all the wires–wire cutters make this job faster.
You can then re-string the tree using new lights.
In most cases, light strings that experience a short can’t be easily repaired. This occurs when an uninsulated wire is exposed, allowing charges to flow in the wrong direction.
Typically, shorts happen when a wire is severed or damaged, when multiple devices are plugged into an outlet at the same time, or when lights are plugged in without considering the amps and watts.
Step-by-step guide to re-stringing your pre-lit Christmas tree
The steps below describe how you can re-string your pre-lit Christmas tree. Read on!
- Check to see that your lights are plugged in properly, that the bulbs are not burned out, and that the fuses are working properly.
The male connector and master bulb should be found when a section does not work.
Install your new light strand by attaching zip ties to the master bulb.
Be sure to discard the lamp’s master bulb.
Follow the original light strand to replace all the bulbs attached to the branches.
Tie the wires to each branch.
- Repeat the process until the strand is fully replaced.
You can replace burned out or damaged light bulbs with new ones. Pre-lit Christmas trees often come with spare decorative bulbs for replacement when they burn out. And they are usually the same as those found on the tree.
Alternatively, you can purchase a replacement bulb at a local store. However, ensure that the bulb you choose matches that on your pre-lit tree.
Since LEDs are incompatible and might cause problems, they cannot be used in place of incandescent bulbs.