How Can I Make My Christmas Tree Lights Blink

Blinking christmas lights are not my thing.

How can i make my christmas tree lights blink. This year i discovered the lights on the tree don t blink and they weren t supposed to. Some light strands blink because they have special bulbs that twinkle. Controllers and lights are available as kits but if you re handy with electronics building your own can be a fun diy project. It s so simple that it isn t made anymore.

One of the most watched youtube videos of all time psy s gangnam style has even made it into a christmas lights extravaganza. After adding the blinking bulb plug in the light string. Within several seconds the lights should start blinking. Place this bulb in the first section of the string of lights.

Locate the blinking bulbs. I don t want computer control. I don t want to add more lights that s why i bought a prelit tree. If only half of the lights blink you have a string of lights with two circuits.

To create an entire string of blinking bulbs remove the bulb next to the last light that is blinking on the string and replace it with a blinking bulb. In the old days there was a gizmo that plugged into an outlet that you then plugged your light set into that made the set blink on off. But maybe just maybe there is one person out there who didn t know hey i m glad i could help. I have a philips stanton prelit 9ft christmas tree.

Bought it 2 yrs ago but never used it. Christmas random twinkle shimmering lights indoor outdoor 20 5 feet light string 100 clear bulbs christmas tree holiday decor sparkling twinkling christmas lights 4 4 out of 5 stars 119 16 99 16. If that s the case with your lights you can get rid of the twinkle feature by switching out the bulbs. I m unemployed can t afford light o rama.

This is the light that will make the string of lights blink. It is such an easy fix and i bet most of you already knew that. You can make a small string of lights blink with just a 555 timer and a few other components but more elaborate and ambitious projects require more parts and a lot more electrical knowledge. You should then see the lights begin to blink.

Notice if there is a place on the string where the lights stop blinking. If you want your own lights to blink to the tune of your favorite song then you have to make a plan and get the equipment that will help you impress your friends and create a dazzling display. Take the bulb out at this place and replace with a red marked led bulb. Oftentimes the bulbs that blink on these strands will be marked with red or silver tips.