- Lighting alternatives for aluminum Christmas treesvintage christmas decoration image by ennavanduinen from Fotolia.com
The vintage aluminum Christmas tree is a classic. This tree has a retro look to it. Some people have them to reminisce about their childhood in the 1950s and 1960s. Aluminum makes up this Christmas tree, which makes it durable and long-lasting, and they come in colors, such as silver, green, blue and red. There are few lighting alternatives because string lights can cause fire or electric short circuits. - The original version of these wheels show how an aluminum Christmas tree sparkles. Halogen color wheels have a four-color spotlight. As the wheel rotates, the colors will reflect on the tree. The colors usually alternate between red, blue, green and yellow. They also reflect the sparkle of the ornaments on the tree. These color wheels typically come with a 60-watt light bulb and can sometimes be hard to find. Be aware that halogen lighting may overheat when left on for a long time.
- LED color wheels are a better alternative to the traditional. LED color wheels are really a spotlight with a collection of colors that turn on and off. Blues, reds, greens and whites will alternate every few seconds. LED lighting burns less electricity and gives a brighter glow without burning out. LED color wheels may cost more than traditional wheels, but they are best for aluminum Christmas trees because they create very little heat and can be used outside. They come in clear and multicolor versions.
- If a color wheel is hard to find, the Retro Holiday suggests that a projector would be the next best way to illuminate an aluminum tree. They come in halogen or LED versions. The only color light bulb they come in is clear. With a light projector, people can control the speed and movement of the projection on the tree. It's a great way to show off the sparkle of the branches and the ornaments whether indoors or outdoors.
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