However led christmas lights are now available in both options.
Clear vs led christmas tree lights.
Here s everything you need to know about our christmas tree lights.
This makes for a much more intense true color payoff on your tree or home when all is said and done.
A tree glowing with christmas lights makes any home look merry and bright.
One of the early problems with led christmas lights was the flickering that would occur because of the way that ac voltage is flipping between positive and negative 120 times a second in order to create 60 complete waves per second.
Randi s vermont white spruce trees with color clear led left and incandescent lights.
In contrast traditional christmas lights become hot to the touch after they ve been lit for several hours.
When it comes to color payoff however led is the clear winner.
Up until recently led bulbs emit bluish light that some find harsh and overly bright.
Newer leds give off a softer light like that of incandescents.
It adds warmth to holiday gatherings whether you re enjoying a special meal or opening presents on christmas eve.
Led lights remain cool to the touch even when on for hours.
Incandescent lights appear multicolored due to the colored glass that surrounds the bulb but led strings actually put out different colors of light.
This may lead to a risk of house fires so the bulbs need to be unplugged when not attended or after several hours have passed.
The light was much bluer and understandably that was a big turn off for a lot of people.
Led lights continue to improve.
At balsam hill we offer pre lit trees with various light options to suit your style.