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Old 04-11-2007, 08:10 PM
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Ever hear of "spiking" trees?

If the hardware gets in the tree, and the lights are removed, there's a potential for saw damage or injury.

The mounting system may need to be tweaked occasionally, as mentioned earlier, or fastened in such a way that the swelling trunk pushes it outward with each year's worth of growth.

If it's not low voltage, there may be a code to follow - a local code.

If its low voltage, the consequences to people from damage to the wiring, conduit or fixtures are much different.

So there may be a lot that matters depending on the voltage.

My preference, would be something like a galvanized nail that's long enough to stay fastened, but short enough that the tree's growth can nudge it outward each year.
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