Commercial Grade String Lights & S14 Opaque Patriotic-Colored Bulbs

Add the soft glow with these opaque red, white and blue outdoor string lights! The festive 11 watt, S14 bulbs highlight this commercial grade string light set. With weatherproof sockets and a heavy duty cord, these patriotic outdoor string lights can be left up all summer or withstand the year-round elements. Complete product specs below (specifically regarding differences between gauge of wire**).

*The 14 gauge cord allows you to run longer lengths and has a bit heavier duty wiring (one extra weather-resistant layer). The 16 gauge cord is robust enough for outdoor use, but light enough for easy installation (about 1/2 the weight of the 14 gauge wire). The 18 gauge cord is robust enough for outdoor use and includes the extra weather-resistant wire layer. All cords provide heavy-duty construction for outdoor use and weather resistant-sockets. 

Cord Specs:

• TOTAL LENGTH (LEAD/TAIL LENGTH):
  • 24 feet (12 in lead / 12 in tail)
  • 48 feet (12 in lead / 12 in tail)
  • 54 feet (7' lead / 12" tail)
  • 106 feet, 16AWG (6' lead / 12" tail)
  • 107 feet, 14AWG (6.83' lead / 8.5" tail)
  • 330 feet
• SOCKET SIZE: Medium / E26 base
• NUMBER OF SOCKETS:
  • 24 ft has 12 sockets 
  • 48 ft has 24 sockets
  • 54 ft has 24 sockets
  • 106 ft has 50 sockets
  • 107 ft has 50 sockets
  • 330 ft has 165 sockets
• SOCKET SPACING: 24 inches
• GAUGE & CABLE TYPE: 
  • 14 gauge has SJTW 2-wire
  • 16 gauge has SPT 2-wire
  • 18 gauge has SJTW 2-wire
• CONNECTION:
  • 24 ft and 48 ft are end-to-end connectable (120V male plug and female socket)
  • 54 ft, 106 ft, and 107 ft are single-end connection (120V plug and terminated end)
  • 330 ft has no plugs (bare wire lead and tail)
• MAXIMUM RUN:
  • 24 ft - 18 gauge is 960 watts (one set is 132W)
  • 48 ft - 14 gauge is 1200W; 16 gauge and 18 gauge are 960 watts (one set is 264W)
  • 54 ft - 16 gauge is 960 watts (one set is 264W)
  • 106 ft - 16 gauge is 1250W (one set is 550W)
  • 107 ft - 16 gauge is 960W (one set is 550W)
  • 330 ft - 14 gauge is 1800W (with 11 watt bulbs, you can cut up to 163 sockets or 326 ft); 16 gauge is 1200W (with 11 watt bulbs, you can cut up to 109 sockets or 218 ft)
• MAX WATTAGE PER SOCKET:
  • 14 gauge can use up to 25 watt bulbs
  • 16 gauge recommend 15 watt (do not exceed 25W)
  • 18 gauge can use up to 25 watt bulbs
• CERTIFICATIONS/RATINGS:
  • 48 ft, 14 gauge is cTUVus Listed to UL standard UL588 / RoHS compliant / IP64 Rating
  • 48 ft, 18 gauge is UL Listed to UL standard 588 Listed / IP65 Rating
  • 100 ft & 330 ft, 14 gauge is RoHS compliant / IP64 Rating
  • All 16 gauge cords, the wire is ETL certified

Bulb Specs:

• TYPE: Incandescent opaque red, white and blue S14 bulbs
• QUANTITY: 12, 24, 50 or 165 included per set
• SIZE: 1.75” wide and 2.75” high (3.5” high with base) with medium/E26 base
• MATERIAL: Glass
• WATTAGE: 11 watts each
• DIMMABLE: Yes (dimmers sold separately)
• AVERAGE LIFE: 5,000 hours

Product Details:

• For indoor or outdoor use. Suitable for permanent outdoor installation.
• High quality PVC sockets form a snug, weather‐resistant seal around the bulb. You must keep a bulb in every socket to maintain weatherproof quality.
• The 48 ft cord (14A gauge) is cTUVus Listed to UL standard UL588 for wet location all-year use. Cord safety rating is void if product is cut.
• For IP64 rating (14 gauge cords), interconnected strings must be properly sealed and strain relief protected with electrical tape at each connection point.
• Keep bulbs/sockets at least 16 feet away from pools and spas.
• Assembly required. Bulbs will need to be screwed in. Install with bulbs facing downward.
• For spans longer than 20 feet (14 gauge cord) or 25 feet (16 gauge or 18 gauge), use a steel cable guide wire.
• The 14 gauge sockets have two mounting ears built into each side of the base, the 16 gauge sockets do not have any mounting loops, and the 18 gauge sockets have a loop on the top of the socket (see thumbnail picture above). For long-term reliability and easier installation, we suggest using zip ties on each side of the socket. Read more about How to Hang Outdoor String Lights.
• 48 ft Cord (14AWG) Installation Instructions
• 100 ft and 330 ft Cord (14AWG) Installation Instructions