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What makes some fiber optic christmas trees able to be outdoors and others only indoors?

I have a fiber optic tree that I was going to put on my balcony of my apartment complex. It would not get wet from snow, rain, or ice. The only thing that would affect it is the cold..so I was wondering what makes fiber optic indoor trees different from those that can be used out doors as well?

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1. I think it is all in the way the electrics are protected, such as wiring. The outdoor kind is more rugged then the indoor type. There also maybe be tougher electrical standards to meet, in order for the trees to be sold for outside use.
2. Cold will not impact it so you should be fine. The difference between indoor and outdoor electrical items is their resistance to water. Bulbs must be sealed, exposed internal wiring insulated, and usually they have a grounded plug (three prong) instead of an indoor two-prong plug.
3. Yes, the second person said right. Don't worry. Merry christmas http://www.toboc.com/forum3/default.aspx?g=posts&m=1647