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#154927 11/29/04 11:30 AM
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A few weeks ago I read where some electricans were instaslling christmas lights and doing very well with this during this time of year. I was just wondering if anyone has done this and what did you charge. Also if you had any pictures from some of those jobs, I think they would be neat to share.

Have a safe and happy Holiday
Bert

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#154928 11/29/04 05:22 PM
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I would hate to be the one they call when the strings go dead. Find those burned out bulbs, no thanks.

Tom

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Yup. Just tossed a bunch of my own light strings in the dumpster, half the lights were out. I would rather spend the $15 or so for a new string then play with the old one and find out after I install it that something else is wrong. [Linked Image]

On the subject, I remember a couple of years ago somebody made a testing device that would locate the bad lamps on these things.

-Hal

#154930 12/02/04 12:16 AM
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Might be good businees if you get in on upgrading folks to LED lights. No burnt out bulbs, but fat chance of repeat business [Linked Image]

#154931 12/02/04 09:47 AM
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Bert,
Look the key to doing this sort of thing, is getting good quality gear for a start and installing it correctly.
BTW, just a note about IP Ratings, don't have a Chinese IP44 controller outside, they are as good as IP22 and will get water in them from the air, a waste of money, instead, use gear that has at least IP55 protection (encapsulated)
Over the last few Xmas's I've installed quite a number of elaborate lighting displays around town.
Mind you it is definitely a T&M thing, don't quote for it, you'll lose money, I've been there and done that.
Do the job once and do it properly, if you don't have to do any call-backs on the job, you've won for a start. [Linked Image]


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