48 ft Commercial Grade String Light Cord (medium/E26 base)

Our most popular cord, this commercial grade string light is great for lighting backyards, building outlines, patio lighting, gazebos, or any other year-round lighting needs. See below for complete product specifications (specifically 14AWG vs. 16AWG*).

*The key differences between the two cord options is the 14AWG cord allows you to run longer lengths, and it has a bit heavier duty wiring. The benefit to the 16AWG cord is it's robust enough for commercial use, but light enough for easy installation (about 1/2 the weight of the 14AWG wire). Both cords provide heavy-duty construction and weather resistant sockets. The 18AWG 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: 48 feet (includes 12" lead and 12" tail)
• SOCKET SIZE: Medium / E26 base
• NUMBER OF SOCKETS: 24 sockets
• SOCKET SPACING: 24 inches
• GAUGE & CABLE TYPE:
  • 14 gauge SJTW 2-wire
  • 16 gauge SPT 2-wire
  • 18 gauge SJTW 2-wire
• CONNECTION: End-to-end connectable
• MAXIMUM RUN:
  • 14 gauge max run is 1200 watts (10 amps)
  • 16 gauge max run is 960 watts (8 amps)
  • 18 gauge max run is 960 watts (8 amps)
• 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
• RATING:
  • 14 gauge is cTUVus Listed / RoHS compliant / IP64 Rating
  • 16 gauge wire is ETL certified
  • 18 gauge is UL Listed to UL standard 588 Listed / IP65 Rating

Product Details:

• Bulbs sold separately
• For indoor or outdoor use. Suitable for permanent outdoor installation.
• High quality sockets form a snug, weather‐resistant seal around the bulb. You must keep a bulb in every socket to maintain weather-resistant quality.
• 14 gauge cord is cTUVus Listed to UL standard UL588 for wet location all-year use. Cord safety rating is void if product is cut. 18 gauge cord is UL Listed to UL standard UL588.
• For IP64 rating (14 gauge cord), 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.
• Install with sockets facing downward and bulb in every socket.
• For spans longer than 20 feet (14 gauge) or 25 feet (16 gauge or 18 gauge), use a steel cable guide wire.
• 14 gauge cord sockets have two mounting ears built into each side of the base, but for long-term reliability and easier installation, we suggest using zip ties on each side of the socket. Zip ties on each side of the socket on 16AWG is also recommended.
• For long-term reliability and easier installation, read more about How to Hang Outdoor String Lights.
• 14 gauge Installation Instructions