Why are they called festoon lights?
The word festoon comes from the Latin festum which means feast. As the name implies, it initially referred to feast decorations such as wreaths and garlands. But the meaning changed with time and now the word describes the drooping curve made by the lights when they’re hanging loosely.
What does festoon bulb mean?
Festoon lights (also known as café lights or party lights) are those traditional, big bulb garland lights you see hanging at fairgrounds in American movies from the 1950s. They’re the oversized glass globes, usually in warm whites or multi coloured, and they’re so very in right now.
How far can festoon lights span?
In Backyards Without Trees Or Other Tall Supports Get whatever height you prefer, but it’s generally better to put festoon lighting no more than 3.5 meters up.
Are festoon lights dimmable?
This dimmer is compatible with the FestoonPro range of vintage dimmable bulbs and can power up to 480W, giving plenty of scope for powering large scale systems.
Do festoon lights need support?
If you’ve purchased festoon lights with hooks attached to the top of them (as pictured) you can simply loop the zip tie through the hook and around the support wire! Installation where the spans between fixing points are under 10m apart and no support wire is required can simply be attached to the fixing points.
Do festoon lights use a lot of electricity?
Incandescent Christmas lights could consume up to 90 per cent more electricity than LEDs and consequently cost considerably more to run. A standard set of incandescent fairy lights will consume 40W per 100 lights, and may cost the average household $17.79 per 1,000 bulbs through December.
What are festoons under the eyes?
What are Festoons? Some people call them puffy eyes or severe bags, but Festoons, or Molar Mounds, are skin folds that swell and sag below the lower eyelids and upper cheek area. Often Festoons look like a drape that is hung from one corner of the eye to another, with the lowest part hanging on the cheek.
How does a festoon work?
Festoon systems are mobile supports for electrical cables or pneumatic and hydraulic lines that allow the cable to move with a hoist, trolley, or other mobile equipment without fouling. Festoon systems come in a variety of sizes and configurations to handle round or flat cables and hoses.