FAQ's
When do you start setting up the lights?
Usually after the 1st of October.
How do I broadcast my own radio station?
I use a short range radio transmitter available from Amazon. It only costs about $50
How long does it take to set up the lights?
Well over 200 man hours to plan and set up. About 50 man hours to take down.
How many lights do I have?
About 35,000 - 40,000.
Do you have any help setting up the lights?
I have some help, but I do 75% or more by myself.
How do you come up with ideas?
I am a member of The Planet Christmas Forum. I get a lot of ides from there, but some of them just come to me, or have been a thought for so long I have to make them a reality.
When do I start planning my display?
In spring, display elements are built through the summer and fall season.
How much power do the lights use?
15-20 AMPs. The power of about 4 refrigerators.
How to you calculate the power for the lights and not trip breakers?
Watts/Volts = AMPs You have to find the total wattage of the lights, which is listed on the box of the light strand. Then divide by in my case, the US volt, 120. Other countries use different voltages. Then you have your AMPs. Divide the power between your circuits, and that's it.
How much extra month is the electric bill?
Not as much as you think. LEDs really keep the bill down compared to a few years ago.
How many light strands do not work from year to year?
Around 15 strands or lights.
Are you an electrician or engineer?
My current occupation is a running my landscape company and a full time student at community college.
How much does it cost every year to buy new things for the display?
It's really best if you don't keep track. It's not about the money, It's about the happiness it brings to everyone.
Where do I buy the light strands?
I get a lot of mine from Wal-Mart because its close, some have come from other big box stores. A lot of specialty lights come from online vendors.
Usually after the 1st of October.
How do I broadcast my own radio station?
I use a short range radio transmitter available from Amazon. It only costs about $50
How long does it take to set up the lights?
Well over 200 man hours to plan and set up. About 50 man hours to take down.
How many lights do I have?
About 35,000 - 40,000.
Do you have any help setting up the lights?
I have some help, but I do 75% or more by myself.
How do you come up with ideas?
I am a member of The Planet Christmas Forum. I get a lot of ides from there, but some of them just come to me, or have been a thought for so long I have to make them a reality.
When do I start planning my display?
In spring, display elements are built through the summer and fall season.
How much power do the lights use?
15-20 AMPs. The power of about 4 refrigerators.
How to you calculate the power for the lights and not trip breakers?
Watts/Volts = AMPs You have to find the total wattage of the lights, which is listed on the box of the light strand. Then divide by in my case, the US volt, 120. Other countries use different voltages. Then you have your AMPs. Divide the power between your circuits, and that's it.
How much extra month is the electric bill?
Not as much as you think. LEDs really keep the bill down compared to a few years ago.
How many light strands do not work from year to year?
Around 15 strands or lights.
Are you an electrician or engineer?
My current occupation is a running my landscape company and a full time student at community college.
How much does it cost every year to buy new things for the display?
It's really best if you don't keep track. It's not about the money, It's about the happiness it brings to everyone.
Where do I buy the light strands?
I get a lot of mine from Wal-Mart because its close, some have come from other big box stores. A lot of specialty lights come from online vendors.