Christmas Lights: How much electricity do they consume?
By: Darren Lombardo
|
Type |
# Lights per Strand |
Watts |
Operation Cost per Strand (December) |
10 Sets |
|
C9 |
25 |
172 |
$9.30 |
$93.00 |
|
C7 |
25 |
126 |
$6.90 |
$69.00 |
|
Mini |
50 |
26 |
$1.80 |
$18.00 |
|
L.E.D. |
50 |
1/16 of a Watt |
3 Cents |
30 Cents |
Our test revealed that the L.E.D lights cost pennies to operate,
using 98% less electricity than even the mini lights.