#Christmas tree lights not working half how to

But the result was the same - same dim thing happening.Ģ. Last night (with the thought that maybe the timer was somehow causing the issue), I tried bypassing it with the LED strings and plugged them directly to the receptacle. Also the LED strings were working fine, as I mentioned, for a week or two since I first put 'em on the house, and they were plugged into the timer all that time. I also have another regular incandescent string of lights plugged into the same timer and they're fine. I do have the strings of lights on a timer, but it's just one of those cheap mechanical dial type timers with the little moveable pins to set the times I don't think there's really anything 'electronic' inside it. What is new to me is that your set has replaceable led bulbs? Is it possible your set is a counterfeit?Greg:ġ. The other is that it is getting colder outside and your lights prefer warm weather.Try bringing them indoors. One is that you have a timer or switch that has electronic switching and does not output clean ac power. And I have other regular incandescent light strings outside and they're fine. But you'd think they could tolerate that, as they're 'indoor and outdoor' lights. Only thing I can think of is maybe moisture got into the sockets or the plug(s) on the ends of the strings. I called GE consumer help about it and they said they don't have a clue what it could be and never heard of anyone else having the same issue with the product. Too bad because these strings of lights are brand new and because they are LED they're supposed to be better and all that. I really don't think the bulbs are the problem (brand new, only used a week or two after all) but something else but will probably never know I guess. Upon closer examination it seems some of the bulbs I thought were out completely still actually are lit but very very dim, almost imperceptible. And they don't sell those kind of bulbs locally. What if that doesnt help, then what might I check next?Couldn't replace the bulbs because there were like 10 or 12 out and I didn't have that many replacements, only a few that came with the sets. If someone could write about this subject and provide solid instruction on the best tools and methods to get those pesky little fuses to fit into the slots it would be a gem of a resource for those that do not want to throw strings of christmas lights away simply because the new fuses are so difficult to get to fit into the fuse slots in the electrical plug of the christmas light string.Ok, will try that.

I have searched high and low throughout the internet and never found a video or article or any other webpage reference to issues getting the replacement fuses to properly seat into the fuse compartment slots. What I mean is its easy enough to get the male electric cord plug compartment door open and the old fuses out, but getting the new Christmas light fuses to fit into the slots in many cords I've had is near impossible.

#Christmas tree lights not working half how to

Good article, but like almost every other instructional topic on fixing busted Christmas Lights there are no instructions on how to actually get those little darn fuses replaced.