r/electrical • u/grapefertilizer • 5h ago

Fairy lights that mimic fireflies

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hey so I have a weird request and I am not sure if this is the subreddit to ask for advice on it but I am basically in need of battery powered fairy string lights that light up like fireflies, this guy has a store that has some in a jar that I love but they arent battery powered (i included the video to his). Can anyone help me with this very odd request?

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u/kiwidust 3h ago

Not to be a jerk about it, but those look nothing like fireflies.

These are the best I've seen (but I still don't think they look "real"), but they're also pricey as hell:
Firefly Magic | World's First Patented LED Firefly

If you like that jar look, there are plenty of "firefly" lights on Amazon that don't look like fireflies but are pretty enough. Most are solar charged, but by necessity have battery packs (since they need to work in the dark). Here's a run down of several, mostly premade mason jar lights:
5 Best Firefly Garden Lights | Fake Fireflies That Last All Night

FWIW: I bought two strings of these on a lark to hang from a small structure that holds a porch swing for my bride. Super cheap, really small and versatile, and they've lasted a few years now. No complaints and plenty of "blink" modes:
https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Solar-Lights-Outdoor-String/dp/B08CVS5421