AndrewE Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I'm lighting a show next month which is set in the 80's and has need of a large number of practicals. I'd really like to source as many mains-volt incandescent strings of fairy lights as possible. Partly for the vintage look, and partly as they will dim, whereas newer LED fairy lights won't. My issue is sourcing them. I'm pretty sure they're not manufactured any more, so I'm looking for any leads on where I could find some used, either as a buy or a borrow. I've already looked into eBay and had limited success. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Although less popular than in years gone by, mains voltage fairy lights are still readily available. Sets of 20 lamps in series, each of 12 volts are very common, my local pound shop had them. Clear or coloured. Genuine Pifco Christmas lights have become collectable and sell on fleabay for silly money, but other brands are much more reasonable. I would avoid the strings of 12 M.E.S. lamps, each of 20 volts, 3 watts as these are not only expensive but of very doubtful safety by todays standards. A number of vendors offer modern battery powered LED Christmas lights that look vintage to all but experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdh Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Have a look at this recent thread: http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=70424 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Thanks jmdh - I spotted it just after posting! Silly me for not checking the other sub forums before jumping in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owain Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I donated two strings to a charity shop a couple of weeks ago, and another charity shop had loads piled up next to the Val Doonican LPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 ... next to the Val Doonican LPs. Oh yes, just what we need in today's frantic society!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior8 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Sadly down here they'll accept the Doonican LPs but not the electricals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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