What is Ziplight?

The Zip light consists of a bare globe inside the unit that bounces light into a white cove. So here you have a portable bounce light in the form of a single unit. The nicest part about them is that they come with an egg crate that focuses the light and keeps it from going all over the place.

Are vampire plugs safe?

Zip cord, vampire plugs and sockets are a great solution for custom outdoor lighting, but they are meant for temporary use only. Outdoor string lights should always be plugged into GFCI (or “ground fault”) outlets as an added safety measure.

What is Christmas light cable called?

Some people call them zip plugs. Some call them vampire plugs (because of the “vampire teeth” inside them that bite into the wire to connect to electrical current). Some call them Gilbert plugs. They’re all the same thing.

What’s a vampire plug?

Vampire Plugs: The Unsung Heroes of the Christmas Light Industry. Vampire plugs, sometimes called Gilbert plugs, are comprised of a small plastic housing, a slide-on piece designed to hold in the wire, and either a male or female plug end.

Can I shave down a polarized plug?

Question: Can I file down the wide tip on a polarized plug without bad effects? Answer: No. Inserting a polarized plug incorrectly, which is possible if you file down the wide prong, could cause a shock hazard by making the appliance cabinet live even when the switch is turned off.

What is a zip plug?

Slide on plugs allows installers to make their own extension cords. The cord itself, known as zip cord, comes in either 250′ or 1,000′ spools. You simply measure off how much cord you need, cut it, and then add your male to one side and your female to another.

What is zip cord wire?

Zip cord is an electrical wire notable for having two or more conductors that are parallel bonded. Their insulated jackets can be easily separated from one another by being pulled apart. This cable is an economical alternative to jacketed cable. It is ideal for low voltage lights, trailer lights, and DC circuits.

Where are lighters Walmart?

Walmart generally stocks lighters behind the kiosk counter along with tobacco and they are an age-restricted item. Alternatively, charcoal lighters designed to light fires are located by the BBQ grills within the outdoor furniture aisle.

Why are Christmas light plugs don’t match?

The reason it doesn’t fit may be that the voltage and current ratings of the lantern are totally different from those of the Christmas lights. You need to verify the ratings before macgyvering anything or you could let the magic smoke out of something.