Christmas Tree Lights Half String Out

How to fix half a string of christmas lights that are out step 1.

Christmas tree lights half string out.

For light strings that commonly have over 50 bulbs they are constructed in 2 or more continuous circuits. Learn what to check and how to fix it. If you can find it in 5 minutes or less fix it by using a replacement bulb cannibalized or a spare otherwise throw it away and buy a new one. In other words plug one end of your half working string into an outlet then connect a fully functioning string to its other end.

Or their lights suddenly half go out during installation. One series leg has a bad bulb that took out the rest. Its usually s a split string with half the lights on series on one leg and half the lights in series on the other leg. Before doing this confirm that the second string is fully functional by plugging it into the outlet on its own.

Plug a light string that works into the half out string. Check the entire strand of lights for a missing damaged or abnormal looking bulb according to the christmas. Using your fingernail or a pencil flick each light bulb carefully while the strand is still plugged in.