Built for commercial duty, not a weekend
There is a real difference between a decorative set from the seasonal aisle and a true commercial grade string light. The LS-S-48-100 is designed as a suspended festoon run: 100 feet of continuous cabling carrying 48 E26 medium-base sockets at consistent, evenly spaced intervals. That consistency is what makes an installation look intentional — every bulb lands where the eye expects it, whether you are lighting a 100-foot terrace in one shot or breaking the run into bays between posts. Because it is conceived for suspended catenary and festoon configurations, it is meant to be supported along its length rather than hung from the cord alone, which is exactly how professional installers keep a long span looking straight and staying up through wind and winter.
Technical specifications
Product code: LS-S-48-100
Base: E26 medium base
Number of sockets: 48
Length: 100'
Max watts: 1200W
Voltage: 120V AC
Certifications: cETLus Listed
Electrical planning and installation
Running on 120V AC means this string plugs into the same standard line voltage found in Canadian homes, shops and restaurants — no step-down transformer, no special gear, no surprises for the electrician. The 1200W maximum rating is your budget to spend across the 48 sockets: divide it by the wattage of the lamps you choose to confirm you are inside the limit, and remember that modern LED filament bulbs draw a fraction of what incandescent lamps do, which leaves generous margin on a single run. For the physical install, string a stainless or galvanized guide wire between your anchor points first, tension it, then attach the light string to that wire with clips or ties so mechanical load stays off the electrical cord. Keep connections accessible, protect the supply end, and feed the circuit from a protected outdoor receptacle. The cETLus Listed mark supports acceptance on commercial projects where certified equipment is required.
Bulbs, light quality and flexibility
The beauty of an E26 socket system is that the fixture never dictates the look. Warm vintage filament lamps give you that golden, nostalgic patio glow; frosted LED globes read cleaner and more contemporary; shatter-resistant lamps make sense over dining areas, pools and playgrounds. You can also match a colour temperature to a brand palette, or change it entirely next season — the sockets stay, the mood changes. Because bulbs are sold separately, you keep full control over efficiency, dimming behaviour and replacement cost over the life of the installation. Always confirm that the lamps you select are rated for the environment where the string will hang.
Where it shines, and the paperwork
Think restaurant and pub patios, brewery and winery courtyards, boutique hotel gardens, campgrounds and RV parks, marinas, garden centres, farmers' markets, event tents, festival grounds, rooftop lounges and residential backyards and pergolas — anywhere a warm overhead canopy of light makes people linger. Contractors also use long festoon runs for temporary event lighting and site work where a tidy, certified 120V string light beats an improvised solution. The technical PDF for the 100 Suspended String Lights is available in the Documentation tab of this page, with the product code, socket type, length, maximum wattage, voltage and certification listed for your submittals and permit package. Plan your layout, count your bulbs, and get the season started with LS-S-48-100.
