How to Wrap a Tree with Christmas Lights Like a Pro

[@pstonard]

Excellent tutorial (and a great lighted tree at the end)! Looking forward to doing our own Christmas Lights this year.

[@ThePaulWinn]

I'm looking to wrap my Crepe Myrtle, but it has a really "abundant" branch system - with about 8 "crotches" within the first 5 feet - and that's just one of the two trunks. Saw you'd done this new video and keen to follow the tips, but wondering whether I need to run a female point to each one or if it would be best to mix having a dedicated zip cord in some points, and just running the lights up and then back down and using the female connector on the back of the male plug at the end of the string on some others? Another question from this video - I saw the wiring for the female connection at the first crotch loops over the crotch...so what is on either end of the cable - one male connection (to connect to the female connection at the base) and a female connection at the other end? Thanks for these videos - I bought my lights and beautiful wreath from you after seeing the videos last year.

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@ThePaulWinn - Your Crepe Myrtle sounds like a beautiful project! Here’s how to approach wrapping the lights. It’s fine to mix wrapping branches with running lights up and back down. Start at a crotch, wrap up a branch, and then back down. Connect the next set of lights and repeat. This avoids excess zip cords while keeping things neat. Regarding the female connection at the crotch, the in-line female connection loops over the crotch for stability. Continue to run the zip cord up the tree, ending with a female connector for additional lights. At the beginning of the cord at the base of the tree, connect a male plug to plug into the outlet. Wherever your first wrap starts, you will add an in-line female. For larger setups, you can stack up to five male plugs per in-line female. If more are needed, add another in-line female to the zip cord. Good luck with your crepe myrtle project and thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us for your holiday decorations! We're thrilled to hear that our videos inspired you and that you're enjoying your lights and beautiful wreath. If you have any photos of your display, we’d love to see them! Wishing you another magical holiday season!

[@ThePaulWinn]

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[@benedictrasmussen9101]

Are you using a regular old staple gun? Is there a particular size of staples you recommended?

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@benedictrasmussen9101 - We recommend either a T50 or T25 staple gun with ½” staples. We like the T25 the best because it has a rounded head, which has less of a chance of damaging the light set.

[@maya6421-r9i]

Thank you for a great video

[@aidandillon1410]

As this video is for the 110V market. Do you have lights that work for 240V market as in Ireland?

[@ChristmasDesigners]

Thank you for your question! Currently, our lights are designed specifically for the 110V market and are not compatible with the 240V market.

[@Mtworld18]

I did it differently just using string of lights, on a thinner tree, with bunch of sub branches. It took me like 3 days.

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@Mtworld18 - There’s definitely more than one way to wrap a tree with lights, and it can be quite time-consuming, especially with thinner trees and lots of branches. Three days of work is impressive! The end result is always worth it when the tree lights up beautifully. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Mtworld18]

@@ChristmasDesigners the end results was definitely worth it. I did it last year, and left them on all year. Turn them on during the weekends mostly. Still holding strong. May I add I left a 4 finger gap between them, which is why it took me 3 days to do it

[@ias8444]

is there any way to connect more than 1 twinkly light net or Gen II string lights/ clusters together? what specific splitter/ connector do I purchase

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@ias8444, You can’t physically connect multiple Twinkly light nets or Gen II string lights/clusters end-to-end, but you can group them virtually in the Twinkly app to have them work as a single unit. This feature allows you to control multiple strands or clusters together, syncing their light patterns and effects, even though they're not physically connected. To do this, follow these steps in the Twinkly app: 1. Set up each light set individually by connecting them to the app. 2. Create a Group in the app and add each set of lights you want to control together. 3. Once grouped, the lights will sync their effects, creating a cohesive display as if they were one long string.

[@JackieHagge]

Do you have another video that goes into more detail? I want to do this but I’m totally lost.

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@jackiehagge, we have several videos, but there are a couple that we think would be helpful for those details you’re looking for. Three that come to mind are “How to Install Vampire Plugs: Male Plugs, Female Plugs, Inline Female Plugs for Christmas Lighting” and "How to Hang Christmas Lights on Your Roofline Like a Pro" and "Using Vampire Plugs for Custom Christmas Lighting." These videos go into more detail about using zip cord and vampire plugs. Also, please subscribe to our channel - we are always adding helpful content to help you light like a pro! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opbHXoGeZcl5jpIfeature=shared kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHTKXnyKicaSbK8&lc=UgyI4yPG7JeacrYYzAB4AaABAg kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3fRk2eYga-Wj5Ifeature=shared

[@mnsv10]

Could I put lights on a smaller tree. I have like a pretty young red oak and some others. Could I put lights on that? If so, how?

[@ChristmasDesigners]

Yes, you can put lights on a young Red Oak. For very small branches, you can double wrap the branches. This is accomplished by wrapping up and then back down the branches, which will create a tighter wrap and looks better on small trees. If the tree is young, I would avoid using staples. While staples will not hurt a mature tree, it can cause undue stress on younger trees (trees less than 5 years old).

[@mnsv10]

Thanks

[@Starset1881]

Where’s the video that demonstrates how to cut and connect the slider

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@Starset1881 - Check out our video on How to Install Vampire Plugs here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opbHXoGeZcl5jpIfeature=shared

[@Solid_Snack]

What happens if it rains? The connections are exposed 😅

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@Solid_Snack - Great question! Our lights are UL-rated for both indoor and outdoor use. They feature a one-piece bulb and socket design that helps resist moisture, providing extra protection in less-than-ideal conditions. When a product is UL-rated for outdoor use, it means it has been tested and certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) to meet specific safety standards for use in outdoor environments. This generally involves weather resistance, moisture protection, durability, and safety. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@thunderbomb515]

Thank you for the video. Starting our neighborhood entrance today. Did purchase all lights from your company. Question. Would you electrical tape string lights where they are plugged in together to protect from rain? At my home I did last year,but when it started to rain it still tripped the breaker.

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@@thunderbomb515 We typically do not recommend taping connections. Even when taped, moisture/condensation will get into the connection, but because it's taped, the moisture can not dry out, which in turn leads to more issues with GFCI outlets tripping. When the connections are not taped, the GFCI will trip when the connections get wet, but they will dry out much quicker, allowing the outlet to be reset. Good luck with your project and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need anything.

[@thunderbomb515]

@@ChristmasDesigners Thank you for the quick response! Very much appreciated!

[@Solid_Snack]

Only buy pros like from US 😅

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@Solid_Snack - Buying from the pros can make a big difference in quality. At Christmas Designers, we take pride in offering commercial-grade products that deliver professional results every time.

[@Solid_Snack]

Primary crouch 😅

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@Solid_Snack - You caught that! The ‘crotch’ of the tree is definitely an unfortunate name, but it gives us a laugh too! 😂 It’s just the spot where the branches meet the trunk. Thanks for watching!

[@adamtrinchetto4508]

explain how they don’t slide down the trunk as i have a smooth palm tree, nobody can answer it and if i use a staple gun then it can go through the wire and eliminate those lights since wire is cut

[@ChristmasDesigners]

@adamtrinchetto4508 - We recommend the Arrow T25 stapler and 1/2-inch staples for palm trees. T25 staples feature a round crown design that secures wires without damaging them - perfect for all low-voltage wire applications. Our CEO used this method in Florida on palm trees as an installer many years ago. With palm trees, it's important to make sure staples are fully removed after the season so they don’t rust and damage the tree. As long as the palm tree is 3 years old, staples (if removed after season) won’t hurt the tree. We do not recommend using staples on trees younger than 3 years old.