Commercial Grade String Lights & S14 Clear Bulbs (medium/E26 base)

Our best selling outdoor string light set! Perfect for year-round use around the backyard, above the patio, for bars and restaurants and more! Weatherproof sockets and heavy duty wire make these outdoor string lights hassle free and durable Complete product specs below (specifically regarding differences between gauge of wire*).

*The key differences between the two cord options are the 14-gauge cord allows you to run longer lengths (see "Max Run" below). The 14- and 18-gauge cords have an extra layer of weather resistant insulation (SJTW wire type). The benefit to the 16-gauge cord is it's robust enough for commercial use but light enough for easy installation (about 1/2 the weight of the 14-gauge wire). All provide heavy-duty construction and weatherproof sockets for year-round outdoor use. Areas with extremely fluctuating weather conditions should consider the 14-or 18-gauge; the 16-gauge still works well if being installed under protected areas (e.g., covered areas, under eaves, etc.)

Cord Specs:

• TOTAL LENGTH:
  • 24 ft (includes 12 in lead and 12 in tail)
  • 48 ft (includes 12 in lead and 12 in tail)
  • 100 ft, 14AWG is 108 ft (includes 7 ft lead and 11 in tail)
  • 100 ft, 16AWG is 106 feet (includes 6' lead)
  • 330 ft
• SOCKET SIZE: Medium / E26 base
• NUMBER OF SOCKETS:
  • 24 feet has 12 sockets 
  • 48 feet has 24 sockets
  • 100 feet has 50 sockets
  • 330 feet 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)
  • 100 ft is single-end connection (120V male plug and terminated end)
  • 330 ft has no plugs (bare wire lead and bare wire tail)
• MOUNTING LOOPS (see cord thumbnail pictures above):
  • 14 gauge: two sets of mounting "ears" built into each side of the base
  • 16 gauge: no mounting loops
  • 18 gauge: single loop on the top of the socket
• MAXIMUM RUN:
  • 24 feet (one set is 132W) - 960 watts (8A)
  • 48 ft (one set is 264W)
    • 14 gauge: 1200W (10A)
    • 16 gauge: 960W (8A)
    • 18 gauge: 960W (8A)
  • 100 ft (one set is 550W)
    • 14 gauge: 1250W (10A)
    • 16 gauge: 960W (8A)
  • 330 ft
    • 14 gauge: 1800W (with these 11W bulbs, a single run can be a maximum of 163 sockets or 326 ft)
    • 16 gauge: 1200W (with these 11W bulbs, a single run can be a maximum of 109 sockets or 218 ft)
• MAX WATTAGE PER SOCKET:
  • 14 gauge: 25 watts
  • 16 gauge: 15 watt recommended (do not exceed 25W)
  • 18 gauge: 25 watt bulbs
• LISTING/RATINGS:
  • 14 gauge:
    • 48 ft: cTUVus Listed / RoHS compliant / IP64 Rating
    • 100 ft & 330 ft: RoHS compliant / IP64 Rating
  • 16 gauge: wire is ETL certified
  • 18 gauge: UL 588 standard / IP65 rating

Bulb Specs:

• TYPE: Incandescent S14 bulbs (24, 50 or 165 included per set)
• QUANTITY: 12, 24, 50 or 165 included per set, respectively
• 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.
• Cords with standard UL588 for wet location intended for all-year use. Cord safety rating is void if product is cut.
• For IP ratings, 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.
• Read more about How to Hang Outdoor String Lights.
• 48 ft Cord (14AWG) Installation Instructions
• 100 ft and 330 ft Cord (14AWG) Installation Instructions