On 10 Nov 2006 05:33:54 -0800, "w_tom" wrote:

Kurt Ullman wrote:
Thanks for the reply. I think the diagnosis will take more time than
replacement, and the string is low enough on the tree that it will only
a minor pain to change it out.

A string of 25 8 watt bulbs would draw less than 2 amps. Two strings
in series would not blow out that 5 amp fuse. Clearly there must be a
short in that string. Load would approach excessive if three strings
were connected through that same 5 amp fuse.

I've actually measured it at a little less than 1.5A, so 3 strings
should work. I guess you get into a problem with startup current.

We often connected 4 of the older strings (those with 7A fuses).
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