After I now possess 3 cable Lighting my Christmas tree and desperate again at the intermediate length of cable, I have gained lots of these cables. I was skeptical at first, but after two years of use, I have "upgraded" with this purchase and am completely satisfied. The partly used batteries I consume throughout the year, so that I can start with a new set of batteries for next Christmas. The batteries last at any rate by a Christmas time. For me, the lit candles from Christmas Eve until Epiphany, a day so about 4 hours, after which they are not yet empty, I use it then for all Andean devices so floating around in the household. Clear! BUY recommendation