{"title":"LED string lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo choose led string lights, start with the room and the socket: plug-in string lights with exposed bulbs for a bedroom or living room, a waterproof string for a balcony or garden. Cable length, spacing between light points and light colour matter more than style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir-piece\"\u003eWhich string for each room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#indice-protection\"\u003eProtection rating outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#alimentation\"\u003eSolar, battery or mains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fixation\"\u003eFixing without drilling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#puissance\"\u003ePower and sockets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ruban\"\u003eString, strip or wall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accorder\"\u003eMatching several strings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#entretien\"\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#eclairage-led\"\u003eString or fixed lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir-piece\"\u003eWhich led string lights should you choose for a bedroom, a living room or a terrace?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the length to cover, note the number of light points you want, then check where the socket is. These three reference points help you choose without getting it wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndoor led string: bedroom, living room, mezzanine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, the string goes where the eye lingers: a headboard, a shelf, a bookcase, a mantelpiece. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003ewall string for the bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e gives a low, warm light without lighting the whole room. For a large surface, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003estring with round bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e over several metres fills the wall better than a short model. Allow a fixing point every 40 to 50 cm so the cable does not sag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor led string: terrace, balcony, garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, a string is chosen for water resistance, not for looks. An \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor string\u003c\/a\u003e meant for an awning or a terrace railing withstands damp and wind. For a garden, a tree or a hedge, prefer a model that switches on at dusk: a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003esolar string\u003c\/a\u003e saves running a cable twenty metres. The length in one piece matters more than the number of connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich led string for each room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of string\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString with exposed led bulbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains, low voltage or batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadboard, shelf, wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString with round bulbs or wall string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains or 24V low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFireplace, bookcase, wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, sheltered balcony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor led string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains or solar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRailing, awning, guard rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, hedge, tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor solar string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar or rechargeable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBranch, pergola, fence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaircase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaircase string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains or battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandrail, guard rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSite, temporary event\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSite led string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44 minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructure, tent, scaffolding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"indice-protection\"\u003eOutdoor string lights: which protection rating should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, the protection rating indicates resistance to water and dust: an IP44 led string suits an awning or a covered terrace, an IP65 led string withstands rain and spray. Below that, the string stays indoors. Connections and plugs need protecting too, not just the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44 or IP65 led string: what difference in daily use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn IP44 model lives under shelter: awning, covered balcony, conservatory. It takes splashes but not driving rain. An IP65 model stays outside unprotected, exposed to rain and watering. The Designix catalogue separates \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 LED strings\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 LED strings\u003c\/a\u003e: one look at the connection box is enough to decide between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor string: protecting connections and plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weak point of a string outside is not the bulb, it is the connector. Fix the plug above ground, clear of puddles, and use a closed connection box. A waterproof connector replaces the extension lead lying in the grass. If you combine several lengths, place each junction somewhere accessible, so you can step in without taking everything down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003eSolar, battery or mains led string: which power supply for which use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply decides the location. A solar or battery led string installs without a socket or cable, handy in a garden, a hedge or on a balcony far from the home. A mains or 24V low voltage string stays lit longer and suits long lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar led string and battery led string: when they are enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar suits places without a socket: hedge, tree, fence post. The panel must see the sun during the day, otherwise the string lights up little. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003eRechargeable LED strings\u003c\/a\u003e play the same role without a panel: you bring them in to charge. A small battery string lasts a few evenings, to be kept for occasional decoration. Battery life drops faster in flashing mode than in steady mode, whatever the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220V or 24V led strings: transformer and connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220V string\u003c\/a\u003e plugs straight into a socket, which simplifies a long outdoor string. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low voltage string\u003c\/a\u003e goes through a transformer to be sheltered from rain: safer to touch, it suits models with many bulbs and walkways. In both cases, check that the socket can stay powered continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich power supply for an led string\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to plan for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLighting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong lengths, daily use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA nearby socket, waterproof protection outside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous while the string is plugged in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong strings with many bulbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA suitable transformer, sheltered from rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous, transformer switched on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo socket, string moved often\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular battery recharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepending on mode, steady or flashing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall strings, occasional decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpare batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepending on mode, steady or flashing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, hedge, balcony without a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA panel exposed to sun during the day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitches on at dusk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fixation\"\u003eHow do you fix string lights without drilling holes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can fix string lights without drilling using clear adhesive hooks, curtain clips or repositionable fasteners, placed on a clean, dry surface. The adhesive holds a light led string, not a heavy cable or a damp outdoor surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBedroom wall string: hanging without damaging the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the wall, let it dry, then place the hooks at even intervals. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall string light\u003c\/a\u003e can also be fixed with small flat-head pins if the surface is wood. Spread the supports about every 40 cm so the cable does not pull on a single point, and keep a soft loop between two fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStaircase string: fixing and keeping the way clear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a staircase, the string runs along the handrail without ever overhanging the step or blocking the hand. Fix it on the wall side, not the open side. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estaircase string\u003c\/a\u003e is placed following the rail, with a fixing at each post. Avoid pulling the cable taut like a wire: let it follow the slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"puissance\"\u003eHow do you choose the power and consumption of an led string?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated power corresponds to the total of the led bulbs in the string, and the gap between two models comes mainly from the number of light points and their intensity. A string for decorative use lights up, it does not replace room lighting: you choose it for the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLed bulb and E27 or E14 socket: what changes from one model to another\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrings with interchangeable bulbs use E27 (large socket) or E14 (small socket) fittings: that is what lets you replace a burnt-out bulb without changing the string. A model with fixed bulbs is harder to repair. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-solaire\"\u003esolar string\u003c\/a\u003e and models with built-in leds have no socket: you choose them for the use, not for the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLed string light: the effect matters more than the power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA string of the same length can show very different powers depending on the number of bulbs. To compare, look at the spacing between light points and the colour of the light, not just the label. Too cool a light hardens a living room; a warm white sets a softer mood, suited to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003estring light\u003c\/a\u003e for a bedroom or living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ruban\"\u003eLed string, led strip or wall string: which solution for which wall?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn led string is placed and moved, it gives a chain of visible light points. An led strip lines up and sticks along a shelf, a piece of furniture or a skirting board, for continuous, grazing light. The two complement each other in the same room, without replacing one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCuttable led strip: how does it work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cuttable led strip has regular cutting marks. You cut only on these marks, with scissors, so as not to sever the circuit. You then connect the strip to a connector or a segment provided by the manufacturer, always with the power off. A strip cut anywhere other than the marks will not light up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWall string light: decorating a wall, a headboard, a mirror\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003ewall string\u003c\/a\u003e draws a frame, a string around a mirror or a curtain of light behind a headboard. It goes up before the strip, which then highlights a shelf. For a whole wall, a longer \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall string light\u003c\/a\u003e fills the space better than a short model completed with extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow do you match several string lights in the same room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou match several strings by keeping the same light colour, preferably a warm white for a bedroom or living room, and varying only the formats and lengths. Two different whites show immediately and break the whole effect, while a single white unifies the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColoured or white led string light: which effect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white string lights and structures; a coloured string becomes the focal point and tires the eye less if it stays in the background. In a bedroom, better to keep colour to a single wall and leave the rest white. A multicoloured \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eled string\u003c\/a\u003e is kept for parties or a playroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white or neutral white: matching the rooms of a house\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, a bedroom and a living room call for warm white (around 2700 K), a kitchen or an office for neutral white (around 4000 K). Mixing the two in the same room creates a visible patch. The power point matters too: if two strings must run from the same socket, plan an accessible power strip rather than three extension leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow do you care for and store an led string so it lasts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust the bulbs with the power off using a soft, dry cloth, check the connections and seals of outdoor models, then wind the cable loosely around a support before storing the string somewhere dry, away from cold and knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning an indoor and outdoor string light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug before any handling. A dry cloth is enough on the bulbs; water is only useful on a closed outdoor model, and never on the power box. Inspect the connector seals before plugging back in: a cracked seal lets damp in. For an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 string\u003c\/a\u003e, a check at the start of the season is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring an led string after the holidays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind the cable around a piece of cardboard or a soft reel, never tight around the bulbs. Store the string somewhere dry, in a closed box, away from frost. An untangled led Christmas string is put back up in a few minutes the following year, and the connections suffer less from storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"eclairage-led\"\u003eLed lighting: string, led wall light or led ceiling light, which should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn led string brings decorative, diffuse light, not task lighting: to read or move around, you need a fixed point, an led ceiling light or an led wall light. The right setup combines main lighting on the ceiling and a string as a mood extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLed wall light and led ceiling light: fixed lighting on wall and ceiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wall light illuminates a corridor, a landing, a headboard without taking up floor space. A ceiling light illuminates the whole room. To find these families, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e: the string comes after, as a second layer. In a bedroom, a wall light and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003estring above the bed\u003c\/a\u003e complement each other without doubling up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLed chandelier and pendant: the rooms where a string is not enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove a dining table, only a pendant hangs low enough to light the plates. A chandelier fills the volume of a living room with a high ceiling. The string, for its part, remains an accessory: it highlights a railing or a wall. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e gathers these fixed points, from the entrance to the living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about the led string\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the power of a string light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power is read on the label: it adds up the led bulbs in the string, and therefore depends on the number of light points and their intensity. Two strings of the same length can show different powers. To compare, better to look at the number of bulbs and the light effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you fix a wall string without drilling holes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a clean, dry wall, clear adhesive hooks or repositionable fasteners are enough for a light string. Spread them evenly to stop the cable sagging, and avoid adhesive on a damp, dusty or recently painted wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan an outdoor string light stay outside all year?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a string rated for outdoor use can stay outside, with a suitable protection rating: IP44 under an awning or a covered terrace, IP65 for direct exposure to rain. Plugs and connections need protecting too, and a solar model is placed facing the sun. For a permanent outdoor connection, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220V strings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCuttable led strip: how does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cuttable led strip has regular cutting marks: you cut only on these marks, with scissors, so as not to sever the circuit. You then connect the strip to a connector or a segment provided by the manufacturer, always with the power off. A strip pairs well with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003estring light\u003c\/a\u003e in the same room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan an led string be used as ceiling lighting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn led string on the ceiling gives mood lighting, made of spaced light points: it does not replace an led ceiling light, which illuminates the whole room. For a living room, you keep fixed lighting and add the string as decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"commander\"\u003eChoosing, ordering and installing with peace of mind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the room, the protection rating and the power supply are defined, all that is left is to check the length and the number of fixings before ordering. If you hesitate between two lengths, start from the wall to cover, not from the longest model. For a large surface, a well-sized \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eled string light\u003c\/a\u003e avoids multiplying extension leads and connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesignix provides secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and a customer service team to guide you through the choice. Accessible models and exceptional pieces alike are presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003ethe range of led strings\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e, with today's prices shown on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete project, start with the fixed point of the room, then add the string as extra light: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-solaire\"\u003esolar string\u003c\/a\u003e for the garden, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003estring lights\u003c\/a\u003e for indoors, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix light fitting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e for main lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Led string lights: choosing your indoor or outdoor string light\",\"description\":\"Indoor or outdoor led string lights: socket, protection rating, power supply and fixing, to light a bedroom, a terrace or a staircase.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande-led\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"name\":\"Designix\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\"},\"speakable\":{\"@type\":\"SpeakableSpecification\",\"cssSelector\":[\"h1\",\"h2\"]}},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Light fitting\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"String\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Led string lights: choosing your indoor or outdoor string light\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande-led\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the power of a string light?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The power is read on the label: it adds up the led bulbs in the string, and therefore depends on the number of light points and their intensity. 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