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What is the difference between indoor Christmas lights and outdoor Christmas lights?
I found whole bunches of strings of lights when I was at my mom’s decorating her tree. I know that she likes lights outside and that no one ever has time to hang them. So, I took them out, untangled them, connected them all, and hung them on the shrubs in front of her house. When she got home, she asked if they were indoor or outdoor lights. I have no idea, since they weren’t in a box, but they all work.
I can’t find anything on the Internet to help me with this.
I need to know if there’s a difference, especially in safety, and if so, how can I tell? Thanks.
I live in south Texas, if that’s any help… it doesn’t snow here (unfortunately), but some winter days are foggy and humid. Right now, it is dry and (blissfully) cold.
These days, most lights are indoor-outdoor. There is no difference.
However, if the lights are old, then there IS a difference. Usually on older strands, outdoor lights will be much bigger than indoor ones and the cords and plugs will be heavier.
Indoor lights would not deal with humidity well and could short out. The actual bulb could also be made of thinner glass.
Without seeing them, that’s the best I can do — sorry.
It’s cold outside – Christmas song – Elf Film
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