Each of us, even before the onset of the long-awaited holiday in its own way, adorns both the forest beauty, the dwelling, and the surrounding territory( when the private house is meant).But if the reader is interested in the issue of choosing a New Year's garland, then, most likely, not in the quantity and color of the bulbs, but in the performance characteristics of the product and its safety. That's what we'll figure it out.
How to choose the New Year's garland
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The main task is to get exhaustive information about the products. Indirect confirmation that the garland is made qualitatively, is the availability of detailed data about the manufacturer, technical characteristics and specific use of the product. For example, only for interior or universal use.
Specify individual parameters of the garland
- Power. Regardless of the number of bulbs, the total - no more than 60 watts. This is the norm.
- Power supply. Preference in choosing to give garlands that work through the adapter, that is, at reduced voltage.
- Wire cross section. If it is less than half the "square", then this garland should not be chosen.
- The length of the wire between the plug and the last illuminator in the circuit( bulb).It must be at least 1.5 m. This is one of the safety requirements in case of fire.
- Switch mode. Usually its electronic circuit, assembled on a small board, is in a plastic case. Here is the strength of the latter and should be checked.
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First of all, this refers to traditional garlands, with light bulbs. In retail, such items are not sold, and given their configuration, the characteristics of the performance of the contact group, it is almost impossible to choose an analogue. Therefore, you need to check how many spare lamps are included in the delivery.garlands Optimum, for every 5 - 6 pieces in a garland at least 1 - for replacement. Naturally, the same power.
Check for operation
It's better to see immediately how the garland works, than to waste time on replacing it. And you need to check on all modes that are provided for this model. From this point of view, getting jewelry on the street, from the "hawkers", is a risky business, if only because it will not be possible to connect the garland to the industry / voltage - such sales points rarely have access to the network.
Garlands with LEDs
Similar garlands are considered more practical, and in their efficiency are no worse than traditional products assembled on incandescent bulbs. If we consider the principle of choice "in general", then it is identical to the above. But there are a number of features that need to be considered.
LED garlands are divided into 2 classes - "home"( interior) and street.
This somewhat facilitates the choice. It is necessary to look at the markings. Index IP65 is a universal option. This garland is equally well suited for placement both inside the house and outside it.
The same applies to products marked IP40 - versatility. But in terms of temperature range of application, such garlands are "weaker".Experts do not recommend buying them for regions where severe frosts are not uncommon in New Year's holidays.
Insulation material
If it is made of PVC, then for a street( and New Year's - it's negative temperatures), this garland definitely does not fit. The braid of rubber leads to a rise in the cost of production, but such an ornament is safer in operation.
Length of
It should be taken into account that LED garland can be built up if necessary( via a connector), but it is impossible to cut it off.
Thickness
New items were on sale - garlands in the form of the finest cord. The best option, since such a "wire" and hide it easily, and stretch almost along any trajectory. For example, lay out a spiral.
Operating mode
When selecting and checking a garland you need to look not only at whether it turns on or not, but also how its glow is perceived. Not everyone, for example, arranges too frequent flickering of lights, someone does not like the speed of their movement. There are a lot of nuances, and if you choose for yourself, you should spend time on it, and not just make sure that it works, give money and leave.
Practical recommendations for choosing
- Before buying, you need to decide where exactly the garland will be placed. If it is supposed to be used as an ornament for something outside the premises, then the requirements for it are elevated.
- With regard to how the garland will be used, its length is chosen. First, the same tree can be low or high, spreading or vice versa, "compact".Secondly, in every house a garland is hung out in different ways. In any case, it is necessary to provide that "unnecessary" wires remain as little as possible( to the issue of safe operation).It is especially important for families who keep pets. For cats and dogs lying on the floor wires - a pretty attractive toy.
- The right choice of garland, oddly enough, affects the color of the Christmas tree. This applies to artificial trees( how to choose a Christmas tree, read here).Some - purely green( different shades - from light to dark), others - silvery. In this case, you need to pay attention to the color of the wires of the garland. How it will look at the background of the Christmas tree, will not the wires be discordant with its coloring. There are several variants of garlands on sale. The wires are not only green, but also white, even transparent. For artificial trees with the predominance of "gray hair" - the best option.
