Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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Q: When will the lights be on this year (2010)?
A: Weather permitting, we plan to start the show on Thanksgiving night (November 25th)
Q: How does it work?
A: The lights are controlled by a computer using Light-O-Rama Hardware and software. Each song is individually programmed.
Q: How long does it take?
A: Setting up the lights takes about 16 hours. To program the lights, it takes about 2-4 hours per minute of song to complete. There are also countless hours spent planning and preparing throughout the year for the show.
Q: How much is your electric bill?
A: Actually, since the lights are turned off and on, they use much less power than if they were just left on all night. We estimate that it costs less than $50 to run the show for each season.
Q: How many lights do you have?
A: We have over 8,400 lights for 2010. These are controlled by 64 independent channels.
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Q: How much did all of this cost?
A: While we haven't added up the entire amount (it would be too shocking), it's at least $1,500. We take advantage of the end of season sales to buy lights at big discounts.
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Q: How long have you been doing this?
A: 2010 is our 4th year.
