Should I use 6 or 7 strings for outdoor power supply

How many light strings can a circuit handle?

Therefore, your circuit can only handle 14 incandescent light strings connected together. On the other hand, if an average LED string light set uses 10 watts, then 1440/10=144. That means you can have 144 light strings connected together if they’re LED! That’s a lot more light than the incandescent.

How many Watts Does a string light use?

For arguments’ sake (please check all string lights and manufacturers for specific wattages) let’s say an average incandescent string light set uses 100 watts. If your circuit is 15 amps, that means you can only use 1440 watts total on it. 1440/100= 14.4. Therefore, your circuit can only handle 14 incandescent light strings connected together.

Are string lights safe?

While string lights are beautiful to look at, they’re also tricky to install properly and safely. Especially if you’re trying to connect more than one together. You never know how many to string together for one outlet, or whether they’re safe to plug into an extension cord. It’s a lot to think about and can quickly become overwhelming.

How do I choose the best string lights?

When connecting any type of string lights, you need to first look at several factors: The type of light you choose to use can play a huge factor in how many strands you can safely connect together. For example, incandescents are cheaper and therefore a favorite for budget-friendly families.

How many lights do I need for my Garden?

It comes down to how many lights you intend and think you will have outside and where they will be located, it maybe better to have two 40W power supplies with one for each side of your garden, however if you intend to have outdoor light strips and more than 4-5 lights then you would need to go for the 100W power supply.

Can string lights be connected together?

Making sure the outlet you’re going to use is safe before connecting string lights. Something to also consider is the cord specifications on your string light packaging. It should give you some information regarding how many strings can be connected together.