Making a C7 light string shorter
 

Hi. I was wondering how to go about reducing a string of C7 (7-watt bulbs)
Christmas lighting. I'll probably pick up a 10-bulb string and I'll want to
reduce it to 3 bulbs. I don't know whether the string has an extra end
connector or if it terminates with a bulb. I'll be using this to replace
the old 3-bulb setup in an old glass indoor Christmas display globe-type
enclosure (kinda like a small lantern). Any details on how I can safely do
this? Thanks!

flamanar

Making a C7 light string shorter
 

flamanar wrote:
Hi. I was wondering how to go about reducing a string of C7 (7-watt bulbs)
Christmas lighting. I'll probably pick up a 10-bulb string and I'll want to
reduce it to 3 bulbs. I don't know whether the string has an extra end
connector or if it terminates with a bulb. I'll be using this to replace
the old 3-bulb setup in an old glass indoor Christmas display globe-type
enclosure (kinda like a small lantern). Any details on how I can safely do
this? Thanks!

flamanar




C-7's are wired in parallel so you can just cut the end off the string.
I've done this before to make strings to fit around windows and stuff, I
cut the two wires staggered so one is about half an inch longer than the
other, then I slip a piece of heatshrink tubing over it, squirt a bit of
hot melt glue in the end, then shring the tubing, creates a nice
watertight seal.