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Once again it's the
Holiday Season and many of us will be decorating with lights and other
electrical apparatus. Some of us tend to go a little overboard with our
Decorating during this Season. Please read all labeling associated with anything
Electrical. Be careful not to overload circuits, those little bulbs can
really add up! The safer these Holidays are, the more enjoyable they will be
for everyone. Following some basic guidelines, mixed with a little common
sense will go a long way towards making this Season Bright.
Use only UL
Listed Equipment -
Some Xmas Light sets
are for Indoor use only
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Most light sets say not to
put on a metal tree
Keep a Live
Tree well watered and Discard when
it starts to dry out -
Do not staple, pinch
or stress wiring
Read how
many sets can be hooked End To End Outside
Lighting and Decorations should only be
plugged into a GFCI Protected Receptacle. Keep all
plugs and connectors off the ground
(This will keep them out of Puddles and Snow) No Cords
across walkways or Driveways No cords
passing through doorways or windows Do not
modify light sets in any way .. Discard if Damaged
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If You're not
sure how to do any of this Safely, Ask a Local Qualified Electrician for
assistance. Have him install sufficient outdoor (GFCI Protected) receptacles
for the planned installation of Decorations. It's best to put them on a new
circuit if at all possible. These can be controlled by switches or timers in
a variety of ways to suit your needs or preferences. You've probably thought
about it, why not do it the right way this year?
 
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