AAARRRGH! Christmas Lights! Yep....already

[littletoes]

OK guys, YES, i have one of those cute little wives that puts Christmas decorations up November 1st, and it's my job to put the tree's up for Her to decorate (except the 12ft tree, "I" get to do THAT one (oh lucky me!)).

I actually Love it, its a great tradition my Wife started 20 years ago. Christmas is gone before we know it....

To my problem....we use pre-lit trees from Costco, AND CAN'T FIND REPLACEMENT BULBS!

Incandescent bulbs, with the end where the wires protrude-"pinched".
Here's some pic's I took with my cell, hope they can help you see.

Now, tell me how to do a Google search, with the proper description of these little babies! I'm having no luck!
Any help is sure appreciated!!!
Thanks Guys!

 

[GMBracing]

most of those bulbs can be "switched from one base to the other without problem, as you kno how to remove them just get some replacements from wally world and change the base to match

 

[gatchel]

There are several different bulbs available. 2.5 volt .5 watt seems to be the most common. You will have to try to ID the bulbs to be sure or do some testing with know replacement bulb values. Look on the cord, plug, and cabling for any possible markings. They are not 100% interchangeable.

Also look on the box the tree came in, if you still have it. There might be a 2 letter-2 number part number (or similar) that will get you somewhere.

 

[Falcon67]

Done

That does look like a weird design. Not sure where you'd look for replacements, other than strip the string off the tree and replace it with a new string.

Just about to start the exterior light project here.

 

[RustFarmer]

Wedge Base, T1 3/4 or 5mm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedge_base

 

[Gary S]

What's a Christmas light? My lights work 356 days a year.

 

[cpcc]

totally feel the pain of working on the lights again this year, glad to hear that I am not alone