Systems and methods for water resistant decorative light strings

A method of assembling a water-resistant decorative lighting system, the method comprising:

• providing one or more lamp assemblies including:
• a light source;
• a waterproofing device;
• and
• a wiring harness having two or more insulated conductors, the wiring harness configured to electrically connect the one or more lamp assemblies;
• providing an electrically insulating member configured to be inserted between one or more electrical contacts of the light source;
• wrapping at least a portion of the waterproofing device at least partially around the light source;
• wrapping at least a portion of the waterproofing device at least partially around the electrically insulating member;
• wrapping at least a portion of the waterproofing device at least partially around the wiring harness;
• sealing the waterproofing device;
• providing a lamp holder, the lamp holder comprising:
• a first side portion having a first locking mechanism;
• a second side portion having a second locking mechanism;
• a hinged portion connected between the first and second side portions such that the lamp holder is configured to move about the hinged portion from an open position to a closed position;
• and
• wherein the light source is configured to fit within the lamp holder when the lamp holder is in the closed position.

A water-resistant decorative lighting system comprising:

• a lamp assembly including:
• a lamp holder, the lamp holder comprising:
• a first side portion having a first locking mechanism;
• a second side portion having a second locking mechanism;
• and
• a hinged portion connected between the first and second side portions such that the lamp holder is configured to move about the hinged portion from an open position to a closed position;
• a light source configured to fit within the lamp holder when the lamp holder is in the closed position;
• a waterproofing device;
• an outer bulb detachably attachable to the lamp holder;
• and
• an electrically insulating member configured to be inserted between one or more electrical contacts of the light source;
• and
• a wiring harness having two or more insulated conductors,
• wherein at least a portion of the waterproofing device is configured to seal around at least a portion of the light source, at least a portion of the wiring harness, and at least a portion of the electrically insulating member.