Ryan's Christmas Lights 2009
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History
Year Upgrade Expenditure Light Bulb Count Computer Channels
1999 $14 24 -
2000 $0 24 -
2001 $9 50 -
2002 $25 260 -
2003 $100 320 -
2004 $250 1500 -
2005 $1070 3200 7
2007 $900 6700 4
2007 $2100 20,000 56
2008 $3265 22,000 64
2009 $2000 26,000 120
2010 $500 + 26,500 + 128

2005 Facts
  • Trial year of computerised lights
  • First year that attracted some form of media - community newspaper
  • Santa began to appear at the display on Friday/Saturday nights
2006 Facts
  • Rated best metro Adelaide light display
  • Introduction of computerised LED lights
  • Attracted one television station
  • New neighbours added to the lights extravaganza
  • First year that vandals attack
2007 Facts
  • Display breaks 20,000 lights
  • Permanent 24/7 video surveillance introduced with night vision
  • Light Up Emerald ran for the first time
  • Tri-colour 1500 LED mega tree (500 lamps of each colour)
  • Broadcasting on 88.9 FM
2008 Facts
  • Tri-colour 3000 LED mega tree (1000 lamps of each colour)
  • Left and right garden areas now 100% LED
  • Light-O-Rama light controllers replace Olsen595 switches
  • Dedicated electrical circuit to meet power requirements
2009 Facts
  • Quad-colour 4000 LED mega tree (1000 lamps of each colour)
  • Green LEDs added to the garden
  • Hybrid Light-O-Rama and Olsen595 computer control
  • A greater ratio of computerised lights compared to static lights
2010 Facts
  • Return of 100% Light-O-Rama control
  • Dimming capabilities added to roof, mega tree and street tree
2009 Gallery
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