These were fine for a one year use.    My issue was the cord was very light, so the icicles stay kind of bunched up and don’t hang to their full length.  They gradually straighten, but by that time it is almost time to take them down.  They also had spots that burnt out quickly.  And once one light goes, an entire section goes.  Very frustrating.  Tried to replace bulbs and fuses, but could never solve the burnout.