Christmas tree lights

[Deleted User]

This is more a safety question - hope it's okay to post it.

We're going to use the same lights we've been using for the past 5 years which look to be in good condition. However, we're planning to be away for the weekend after Christmas and I want to leave the lights to come on and go off whilst we're away (otherwise, it's pretty obvious from a thief's point of view that we're not there).

But is it safe to do so? Anyone any ideas ??

Thanks.

stef240377

I personally wouldnt leave anything on thats plug in electrical whilst away and would rather invest in a timer that fits to the light pendants to come on at regular times. For me its too much of a fire risk.

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stef240377 wrote: »

I personally wouldnt leave anything on thats plug in electrical whilst away and would rather invest in a timer that fits to the light pendants to come on at regular times. For me its too much of a fire risk.

We have timers to plug into the wall sockets, to connect lamps, radios, etc. into but not light pendants. Never heard of those. They sound useful. Presumably they're widely available?

Thanks.

stef240377

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?moduleno=47530

These are what we have for when we go away on holiday, use them on the landing and in the hall way.