In December, stop by any street that is very crowded. Beams of professional holiday lighting companies, pointing fingers, and selfies abound. However, have you ever pondered how the pros manage to hang such flawless displays without a hitch night after night? In case you were wondering, no, they are not making use of that jumbled string of lights you have in your attic.
Step right up to the lighting industry’s latest buzzword: the click-and-connect solution. I won’t lie and say it doesn’t work—it’s much like an adult LEGO set. Crews can zip over roofs without having to balance on unstable ladders or feel for cold, tenacious plastic tabs because each section locks into the next. A Job 2X multiplier effectively halves the amount of time required. For businesses anticipating a doubling of reservations before the first snowman melts, this is monumental.
Those long hours of line rolling were for nothing when a dead bulb destroyed half of the screen. Faulty runs can be quickly and easily isolated with this system. A master’s degree in electrical engineering is not required. Even while wearing gloves, all it takes to change the lights is a twist and a tug. Less need for follow-ups when working in the field when things are quick and easy. Putting a project on hold because of an obstinate node that is causing circuitry issues is pointless.
Weather resistance is an additional winter perk. Once wet, older machinery can act erratically. Strong insulation and connections are features of this system. Possible rainstorms? Arctic winds? Not a problem. If only my homemade Christmas cookies were as sturdy.
From seasoned installers, switching systems can be a bit of a pain. Nevertheless, the vast majority experience elation at the end. “I feel like I’m on autopilot,” my crewmate informed me. “Bring it on” has become the prevailing attitude. More lights up in significantly less time with significantly less frustration and second-guessing. Why wouldn’t everyone desire that?
Everything is designed to be modular. Is a fifty-foot candy-cane arch across two driveways something you’re interested in including in your display? Try it out! Avoid spending hours tangled in spaghetti wires. All the parts go together smoothly.
Customer pleasure is the next level. There will be less time spent blocking a client’s driveway during installations, which means less opportunity for a dog to steal a Santa hat. The light show—and the homeowners’ sanity—are restored.
The technology has a respectable guarantee and has helpful phone assistance that won’t play Christmas elevator music while you wait. In the event that something goes awry, responses are prompt. No business is willing to take the time to tell the Smiths why their house stands out so much from the rest on the street.
Give a puffing crew a wave if you see them using old-school means to hang lights. However, if you observe installers working quickly and precisely, it’s likely that they are utilizing this system—and secretly adoring it.