A back patio gains a different category of usefulness the night you hang string lights across it. The Weatherproof Connectable G40 String Lights drape from house to fence, fence to pergola, pergola back to house, and the backyard turns into the most-used room in the house from spring through fall. Each G40 bulb glows warm and even, and the connectable design means you can chain runs end-to-end to wrap a full deck or an entire courtyard. The piece is utility that becomes mood. The cost-to-effect ratio is hard to beat. The strand cable is weatherproof PVC, UV-stabilized for years of outdoor exposure without yellowing or cracking. Each socket is sealed against rain, holding a G40 globe LED bulb that stays cool to the touch even on long sessions. The connectable plug system at the end of each strand lets you link multiple runs into a single switched circuit — chain three to five strands on a standard 120V exterior outlet, depending on bulb count per strand. Built for permanent or seasonal install — they hold up year-round in covered installs. Sized per strand — typical run is 25 to 50 feet depending on configuration. Plug-in only on standard 120V US exterior outlets; no hardwiring required. Suspend across a backyard between hooks on the house, fence, or pergola; the cable is rated to span standard residential runs without sagging excessively. Ships free in the continental US in 2 to 3 business days from our US warehouse. 30-day returns on unused strands in original packaging. Spare G40 LED bulbs sold separately. Material: UV-stabilized weatherproof PVC strand, sealed sockets, G40 LED globe bulbs Light source: Integrated LED or standard E26 socket (varies by configuration) Voltage: 90–260V AC universal Style: Weatherproof Connectable G40 Recommended room size: Exterior patios, decks, and pergolas Returns: 30-day returns on unused fixtures in original packaging