Nothing creates a festive mood like the shining of colorful lights on a Christmas tree. True, a poor-quality electric garland can darken the New Year's holidays if it stops working even before the New Year, or, even worse, leads to a fire. That is why the choice of such a New Year's attribute as a garland should be taken extremely seriously.
Instructions
Step 1
When choosing a New Year's garland, carefully study the information on the package. It must contain the name and purpose of the product, the name of the manufacturer, as well as the technical characteristics of the product (voltage, power). Be sure to ask the seller to provide you with a certificate of compliance with modern standards, and if the garland is intended for a Christmas tree, then also a fire certificate. A high-quality garland should have the property of self-extinguishing even if a spark accidentally hits it from the outside. As practice shows, most of the products made in China do not meet this requirement.
Step 2
In a high-quality garland, the voltage of each luminous element should not exceed 26 volts, and the total power of the product should not exceed 65 volts. Be sure to pay attention to the thickness of the wire - if it is too thin, then there is a risk of fire due to overheating.
Step 3
The length of the Christmas tree electric garland depends, first of all, on the size of the Christmas tree, but at the same time it must be at least 1.5 meters.
Step 4
If you purchase a street garland, then its bulbs must be covered with a special sealing layer that protects them from moisture and dust. Usually such garlands have a special marking IP 23. If this mark is absent on the product, it means that it is suitable only for indoor use.
Step 5
It is better to choose a garland with a blinking mode switch - this will allow you to set a certain atmosphere for the evening. So, for a romantic dinner, a dim light with smooth color transitions is suitable, and for a dance party - bright flickering lights.
Step 6
You should check the performance of the garland right in the store. Ask the seller to plug the product into the power grid to make sure that all lights and modes are working for the product.
