Holiday Bright Lights

Buying Guide: Christmas Light Bulbs, Sockets and Cords

C7 Bulbs and C9 Replacement Sockets
The 25 count red C7 incandescent set gives a soft, nostalgic glow and is rated for indoor and outdoor use. LED C9 replacement bulbs come in 25 count sets, including cool white, pure white, multicolored and RGB. The C9 replacement socket has an E17 base for SPT-1 wire, so match the base, wire type and bulb size before you order.

C9 Light Cords on Reel and Socket Caps
The 500 ft. C9 string socket light cord on reel has magnetic socket bases, so it needs no light clips, and the reel lets you cut the cord to the exact measurements of a roofline. Magnetic intermediate base C9 socket caps slip onto plastic light string sockets to make them magnetic. They are meant for metal roofs, gutters and gates and are rated for indoor and outdoor use.

Plastic Zip Plugs for Making Cords
The plastic zip plug is for commercial and residential use, and you slide it onto the end of zip cord to make your own power cord. Its teeth pierce the wire insulation, and the plug is polarized and attaches to SPT-1 cord. Have a qualified technician make the connection if you are unsure, and measure the run you need first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Holiday Bright Lights make?
Holiday Bright Lights offers Christmas light bulbs, including C7 incandescent bulbs and LED C9 bulbs, plus C9 replacement sockets, C9 light cords on reel, magnetic intermediate base socket caps and plastic zip plugs.

How do I choose the right socket, bulb or cord?
Match the base, wire type and bulb size of the old socket or bulb before you order. The C9 replacement socket has an E17 base for SPT-1 wire. For a light cord on reel, measure the run you need and check that its socket type matches your existing set.

Can magnetic socket caps be used on metal roofs?
Yes. Magnetic intermediate base C9 socket caps are meant for metal roofs, gutters and gates. They slip onto plastic light string sockets to make them magnetic, and they are rated for indoor and outdoor use. Check that your light string has plastic sockets before you order.