What does OptiCore mean?
Opticore LED bulbs feature new SMD LEDs (think flat panel tv technology) to provide consistent illumination from the base of the bulb to the tip and produce brighter more vivid light output. Smooth bulb lenses are also available to mimic the look of traditional incandescent Christmas lights.
Who makes OptiCore Christmas lights?
Wintergreen Corporation
OptiCore LED Bulbs – Wintergreen Corporation.
What is faceted light?
The faceted bulbs are the most popular because the faceted bulbs are most traditional, represent the most traditional shape for LED bulbs and seem to “disperse” the light out. As a result, even though they have the same number of LEDs per base they can appear slightly brighter than the smooth bulbs.
Can you replace C9 bulbs with LED?
Incandescent C9 bulbs can easily be swapped out of your old strands for these energy-saving retrofit LED C9 bulbs. This will save you money! Incandescent bulbs use significantly more power than LED bulbs and are much more fragile than these plastic, sturdy, multifaceted LED bulbs that do not break, chip, or fade.
What is the difference between C9 and C7 bulbs?
C7 bulbs are smaller than C9s. They have an E12 candelabra base, the same size as a night light bulb. C9 bulbs are larger, over 2 inches long, and fit an E17 base. They are usually available in 7 or 10 watts for incandescent bulbs and are generally used in the same ways as a C7 bulb.
What is a C9 LED bulb?
These C9 LED Christmas light bulbs are designed to fit holiday light strands with E17 sockets. The ceramic style C9 replacement bulbs use less than 1 watt of power, have 120V AC operation, and are designed to last 17 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
Do C9 bulbs get hot?
The older, incandescent bulbs do get hot, which makes them a fire hazard when used on or near flammable or delicate holiday decorations. However, the LED C7 and C9 bulbs do not get hot to the touch, expanding the creative horizons of where they can be used—anywhere… which leads us to…
How big is a C9 LED bulb?
C9 bulbs are Lit Professional Lighting’s light of choice. They still maintain the shape of C6, and C7 lights, but are the largest yet. They are 1 ¼” round and 2.5” tall, a full inch taller than the C7.
How many C9 LED lights can be strung together?
Our maximum suggested number of traditional incandescent C7 and C9 bulbs is 200 bulbs for each style – especially if your bulbs are spaced 12 inches apart.
Are C9 lights safe on a tree?
Keep in mind these bulbs should never be used on trees as they are a fire hazard. For most applications C7 & C9 lights are screwed into a socket and that socket is attached to a stringer line that has multiple sockets.
Are C9 bulbs safe for Christmas trees?
LED C9 bulbs can be used on indoor trees, so they are good choice for big trees that are over 15′ high, such as those in town squares or corporate campuses.
Which is bigger C6 or C9?
C6 lights are the smallest of the strawberry-shaped lights that many consider the “traditional Christmas bulb” shape. C9 lights have the same traditional strawberry shape as C6 and C7, but are slightly larger than C7. C9 lights measure 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches tall.