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Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:56:18 GMT

I got 4 sets of those little string lights a few months ago. I have 2 sets in a large hurricane in the kitchen, 1 set each in small glass containers in the bathroom and LR. I got mine from Amazon. All are on the 4 hr. timer.

I can't believe the amount of batteries I've had to buy.

Are they all like that? They are very pretty but I may buy stock in companies that produce batteries.

Re: Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

Jazzycat1 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:14:01 GMT

I agree! I returned one set and then ordered 2more sets from a different vendor. One set has been returned already. The batteries just do not last beyond a week. I just ordered mini lights from Amazon which are made with a plug. Luckily I have wall sockets where I need them.

Re: Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

blackhole99 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:47:00 GMT

Yes, the ones I bought from the Q that use the C batteries and have the 4 hour timer do not last. I've changed the batteries 3 times since Christmas. I'm going to put them away when these batteries are dead.

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bonnie f — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:47:57 GMT

i tried so many string lights and all were garbage.. latest ones were from amazon think a 3 pack.. i put energizer batteries in them also. the lights lasted not even a week and they got dim.. even tried a different set of batteries.... same thing..... love the look of string lights, but i give up on them all......

Re: Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

homedecor1 — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:08:53 GMT

I bought several of the BL timer "micro" light strands -- I used them thru the whole season of Fall/Christmas. Yes, they take 3 aa batteries each and I did have to change batteries twice.

to do a 24" wreath takes 3-4 strands -- lots of batteries! They really are "micro".

I am now buying my "AA" batteries when Walgreens has BOGO on their 24 packs. I don't see any difference from Duracell. I have gone back to buying traditional strand plug in white light strands for anything other than my front door wreath.

I don't mind because they add a little sparkle. I ordered the Spring ones for my Easter door wreath.

I like the timer feature.

Re: Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

Nataliesgramma — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:21:57 GMT

I bought mine off Amazon too....but I got the ones with remotes.

That way they are only lit when I want them on....like when I am home and sitting in that room..... It makes them last longer....

Re: Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

SilleeMee — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:13:20 GMT

I bought some string lights which get plugged into the wall...no batteries needed. I know that limits where I can use them but for me they work perfectly for where I have them placed. Mine have a remote and I can change colors and flash patterns. I got them from amazon.

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Carolina925 — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:49:24 GMT

Yes they do! I got the set of them last Christmas and they lasted, on a timer, only about a week. I threw them away after Christmas, couldn't justify the battery cost. I got VPH's birch trees two Christmases ago and they eat up batteries so badly that I had to replace the batteries every week, 3 AA batteries x 3 trees. I like my lights on whether I'm in the room or not so they'll be on when I walk into the room so I keep them on the timers; I won't replace when these wear out. They're beautiful, I think, just not worth buying all those batteries then tossing them.

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mimomof4 — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:26:57 GMT

Totally agree. I stopped using most of the strands which I have for that reason. For this reason I'm not buying anying which requires batteries - just too wasteful.

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Fressa — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:52:52 GMT

I have 2 sets from the Scott Brothers and the battery life is great! I was pleasantly surprised.

Re: Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

faeriemoon — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:42:16 GMT

I have gotten rid of all of my "battery eating" things with one or two exceptions. All flameless candles have been donated. Trying to be kinder to the planet when making purchases.

Re: Those String Lights Eat Batteries.

ValuSkr — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:55:46 GMT

I turn mine on only when I have company or am entertaining. Since that doesn't happen often, the batteries last a long time.