A: For UL sets, the maximum wattage is 210 watts.
For CSA Indoor sets, the maximum wattage is 190 and CSA Outdoor is 480 watts. Refer to the white cord tag on the light string and the instruction sheet to determine the number of sets to connect end to end.

A: Forever Bright L.E.D. light strings typically consume less than 2 Watts for each single string. Double or triple sets consume proportionally more power. A set of 150 L.E.D.s uses twice the power (4-Watts) of a set of 75 L.E.D.s.

A: Brightness varies with L.E.D. color and increases every year with advances in L.E.D. technology. Just as 2003 Forever Bright models are much brighter than their 2002 counterparts are, the 2004 models are significantly brighter than those available in 2003. In addition, for 2004 and onwards, we offer a line of extremely bright grade light strings (which use very expensive L.E.D.s) specifically for commercial installations. These strings are rarely sold in stores, but our distributors often carry them.

A: No, and please don't try! Each color of L.E.D. requires a different amount of power in order to work at its highest efficiency. Most replaceable bulb sets are supplied with a red L.E.D. (which is the least expensive). If you replace a lost or defective blue L.E.D. with a red replacement L.E.D., it will soon burn out because the socket for the blue is wired with a much higher power than that for the red. If you were to place, a blue L.E.D. in a socket designed for a red L.E.D. then it would hardly light. IN OUR SET, EVERY SOCKET IS SPECIFICALLY WIRED FOR THE COLOR OF L.E.D. THAT IS INSERTED AND PERMANENTLY AFFIXED SO THAT THE BEST PERFORMANCE IS GUARANTEED. This is why our strings of lights have been designed with Non-Replaceable bulbs.

A: Our patented manufacturing process includes the injecting of plastic material over the connection of the L.E.D. and the copper wire. The husk or socket that normally holds the bulb is actually a one-piece injection on our set. This means that the L.E.D. cannot be removed from the socket and therefore no replacement L.E.D. (s) will ever be needed.

A: Forever Bright Lights use a standard wire containing trace amounts of lead. This is the same wire that every other light string manufacturer uses that we know of. We choose wire suppliers who claim the lowest lead content that still meets all insulation safety standards. Decorative light strings sold in the State of California require a label alerting consumers to the lead contained in the wire insulation. We print this warning on all of our products, regardless of where they are sold. The potential hazard is controversial because the actual amount of lead is minute and because studies conducted on people handing such wire every day for years have been inconclusive. We neither endorse nor oppose the wire insulation standards, but do recommend washing your hands.

A: We already have two patents granted. The most recent of these was granted on October 8, 2002, and it directly applies to the AC transformer-free design. We have several new patents pending for more advanced designs and manufacturing methods as part of our ongoing Forever Bright development.

A: Please refer to the section in our Website that states: Where to Buy. If you would like to buy for yourself, please refer to the list of retail stores or distributors. Many distributors have website if you would like to purchase online.