brock_lee t1_iw2p1qt wrote
Depends on the lights, but most strings can daisy chain together. They also make weather proof extension cords with a few outlets on the end, as well as weatherproof power strips. But as an exterior illumination veteran, I think you can likely do what you want without a power strip.
Also a suggestion I'd have is look into a "dusk to dawn" xmas light controller. They are cheap and can turn the lights on at dusk, and off at any number of hours later, or it can just wait until dawn to turn them off. I have a few and love them.
kaisertralfaz t1_iw371sl wrote
All this, the outside outlet should be a GFCI, and cover any exposed female ends of plugs that might be exposed with electrical tape.
jlanger23 t1_iw3hlac wrote
Those controllers are great. I got about four from Home Depot and have them set for six hours once the sun goes down.
brock_lee t1_iw3hu3f wrote
I have one for the market lights over my patio. Currently, set for dusk to six hours later, in the summer, it's dusk to four hours later. It also has a remote to override the on or off at any time. I love it.
jlanger23 t1_iw3i5lx wrote
I'd love to upgrade to remote timers next year. I went a bit cheaper since the electric bills killed us this last year and I spent quite a bit on outdoor decorations.
jswitzer t1_iw3hn4o wrote
If you go LED, you can typically string a ton of strands together per 20A breaker. I think I typically string 20 strands of 100 bulbs together without issues. They make waterproof surge protectors and waterproof extensions for snow and rain. Make sure you plug into a GFI outlet and if your waterproofing fails, you can reset the GFI outlet and look for the failure.
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