G12 christmas lights g series are shaped like globes and come in a wide variety of sizes.
Compare c7 and c9 christmas lights.
C9 and c7 lights are traditional led christmas light shapes.
See this blog that compares c7 and c9 bulbs and shows their dimensions side by side.
There are many light bulb base sizes available.
However there are some differences between the two.
C9 christmas light bulbs usually come in 5 watts although some are 7 watts.
7 8 7 8 diameter.
The base for c7 christmas light bulbs is e 12 candelabra.
The industry uses many terms for the same size.
The number is the diameter in millimeters.
Since 50 mm is tricky to visualize keep this in mind.
C9 christmas light bulbs on the other hand feature a bigger e 17 intermediate size base.
Light bulb base identification.
9 8 1 1 8 diameter.
What is the difference between a c7 and c9 christmas light bulb.
Traditionally these larger bulbs were extremely power hungry causing high electric bills and making it difficult to install the lights when limited electrical infrastructure was available.
They are around 1 1 2 inches long and generally use 5 watt bulbs for incandescent bulbs.
Despite their difference in size both the c7 and c9 led light uses only 0 15 watts of energy.
C9 lights have the same traditional strawberry shape as c6 and c7 but are slightly larger than c7.
G shape globe round typically seen in g30 g40 and g50 bulbs.
In led modification c7 christmas bulbs are usually 0 96 watt.
C7 bulbs are about 1 5 inches tall and have e12 bases c9 bulbs are roughly 2 25 inches tall and have e17 bases.
These are used for outlining roofs stringing on pergolas and outlining driveways.
Best seller novolink 25 light 15 4 ft wi fi rgb color changing led c9 christmas string lights works with alexa 30 00.
Both fit into cords that are commonly wired in parallel and are a favorite of both professional and residential christmas light installers.
C7 and c9 led christmas lights are two of the most popular styles of christmas lighting.
However nowadays with leds being so energy efficient c7 and c9 bulbs have grown in popularity.
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The have an e12 candelabra base the same size as a night light bulb.
Generally c7 led light bulbs are 2 inches high while c9 led light bulbs are 3 inches high.
On our website we refer to our bulbs and string lights as c7 c9 and medium.