Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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There have been many developments since last year's installation video. More failed bulbs, strings junked, an order placed with Tru-Tone, and a source for G40 bulbs. All this and more in Part 1 of this season's video series.

Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
03:43 - Updates from last year / Mom's tree
05:46 - Dead bulbs, bad strings
09:42 - Tru-Tone order
18:18 - My tree
20:29 - Bubble lights
25:02 - Incandescent mini-lights
27:47 - Tru-Tone mini lights?
37:22 - G40 bulb availability
42:32 - Bedroom string / translucent bulbs
45:23 - Potential C9 installation
48:48 - Conclusion

Tru-Tone Mini Lites teaser videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=1Qb8joX_zj0
youtube.com/watch?v=R9kJEZGmBV8

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