Important notice: Those of you have live Christmas Trees safely reminder

Good one, Cheri; I remember seeing this or something like this many times before and it's amazing how fast that fire starts, isn't it? A lot of folks think, "Oh, that happened mostly when Christmas tree light bulbs were the really big ones and started the fires so we are safe with the mini-lights." Well, I don't think so; even with mini-lights, you can have a short in the wiring so check your wiring very closely every year before stringing them on the tree; look for cracks in the plastic covering the wire, etc. Check the brand new lights you buy for defects and then every year thereafter. If you begin to notice aging of the wiring in places, trash it. It doesn't cost that much to replace compared to what might happen.

And, oh yes, what Cheri said about watering the tree. Don't keep the tree too long because, even with watering, the tree will eventually dry up.

Have a safe holidays!
 
Tousi said:
Good one, Cheri; I remember seeing this or something like this many times before and it's amazing how fast that fire starts, isn't it? A lot of folks think, "Oh, that happened mostly when Christmas tree light bulbs were the really big ones and started the fires so we are safe with the mini-lights." Well, I don't think so; even with mini-lights, you can have a short in the wiring so check your wiring very closely every year before stringing them on the tree; look for cracks in the plastic covering the wire, etc. Check the brand new lights you buy for defects and then every year thereafter. If you begin to notice aging of the wiring in places, trash it. It doesn't cost that much to replace compared to what might happen.

And, oh yes, what Cheri said about watering the tree. Don't keep the tree too long because, even with watering, the tree will eventually dry up.

Have a safe holidays!
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Tousi, don t use real candles on your xmas tree,, I have to call 911 to hose it down! just kdding ha.
 
Cheri said:
I came across this video of what happens when fire touches a dry tree, You'll see how many seconds it takes. Remember, a wet tree is a safe tree!! Keep the tree watered for your own safely. ;)



http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/media/tree_fire.mpeg
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Don't forget that fake xmas tree can also catch on fire too. real and fake both have risk if the xmas light have bad waring or bad eletricty wire in the house can cause the fire too.
 
Yes, we make sure the tree has water every day, I always had a real Christmas tree, none of them ever caught on fire.
 
Angel said:
Yes, we make sure the tree has water every day,
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Yes, me too. :Ohno: even through it's my third year that I've had a real Xmas tree, when I first got the tree, the water kept going down four times in one day. Just have to keep checking to make sure there's water at all times.
 
Cheri said:
Yes, me too. :Ohno: even through it's my third year that I've had a real Xmas tree, when I first got the tree, the water kept going down four times in one day. Just have to keep checking to make sure there's water at all times.
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Yes that happens when you first bring a tree home, it did that to ours too.
 
Oh yeah it keep in a safe from real christmas trees :) ..

few years ago when I saw on the news tv some the house caught on the fire cuz of christmas trees :( .. Hope so not this year like knock in the wood :lol: but hope so not :)
 
Angel said:
Yes that happens when you first bring a tree home, it did that to ours too.
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Well,that is because, either the customer or the place where you get your tree cuts about 2-3 inches off the bottom of the trunk which re-opens the sap pores and the tree has the ability to absorb the water. I always check the bottom of the tree and almost always I have to cut 2-3 inches off.. I think that is why I usually use warm water. Once the pores close again, it is difficult for the tree to take in water like before. That's when you should start being extra safe or, rather, really. really check the wiring for the tree lights when you decorate.

Have a happy, safe, and sane holiday.
 
Tousi said:
Well,that is because, either the customer or the place where you get your tree cuts about 2-3 inches off the bottom of the trunk which re-opens the sap pores and the tree has the ability to absorb the water. I always check the bottom of the tree and almost always I have to cut 2-3 inches off.. I think that is why I usually use warm water. Once the pores close again, it is difficult for the tree to take in water like before. That's when you should start being extra safe or, rather, really. really check the wiring for the tree lights when you decorate.

Have a happy, safe, and sane holiday.
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Yes, the place I got my tree they do cut 2-3 inches off at the bottom of the trunk, when I got home water sure ran out soo quick, I bet the tree was thirsty as hell. :giggle:

I brought new Christmas lights this year, so I should be all-right I hope. :fingersx:
 
Tousi said:
Well,that is because, either the customer or the place where you get your tree cuts about 2-3 inches off the bottom of the trunk which re-opens the sap pores and the tree has the ability to absorb the water. I always check the bottom of the tree and almost always I have to cut 2-3 inches off.. I think that is why I usually use warm water. Once the pores close again, it is difficult for the tree to take in water like before. That's when you should start being extra safe or, rather, really. really check the wiring for the tree lights when you decorate.

Have a happy, safe, and sane holiday.
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Right, they usually do cut the bottom of the tree.


u 2 Tousie. :D
 
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