Lightbulb Wire
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #25 of 116 Crafting - Home/Settlement mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Buildable wired lightbulbs
Just to be clear, these are NOT actual wires, they're just static meshes intended for lighting up your settlement. Version 2. 0 also gives them the capability to transfer power when used with the included custom conduit.
Comes in four different lengths (Short, Medium, Long, and two different types of Very Long). There is also a version where the lights casts shadows, you can use both versions together if you like (just overwrite or ignore the conflicting files, doesn't matter). Keep in mind that shadowcasting lights can be very performance heavy if you put up lots of them in a well built settlement. Use sparingly to not kill your fps! Requires no power and as such can't be turned on or off.
Notes on 2. 0:
- []Requires the use of the custom conduit (Bulbwire Connector) for placement! []To make it work, place the conduit wherever you want the bulbwire to emerge from and attach it in a way that looks good. Then place a second conduit at the other end of the bulbwire and power will flow through it. Continue to draw your power line as you wish with either bulbwires or regular wires. []Unfortunately I just couldn't find a way to retain the kind of placement they had in 1. 0 if I wanted them to transfer power while also ignoring collision of the walls around it. :( The good news is they do give more freedom in a way since the wires can now be placed wherever you can place the conduit, but there is a good chance you'll like the 1. 0 version better. []The custom conduit functions very much like the regular wall-placed ones: found in the "Power/Connectors and switches"-category, has wire attachment, same transfer range (500). []It is also compatible with Wall Pass-Through Power Conduits. []If using both Standard and Shadowcasting version you end up with a double set of the conduits in your build menu, they are both identical in terms of function. I don't know of a way to make the game only show one unless I wanna make either of the two files a master file which would kill their independence.
- []They do not transfer power. []Placement can be a bit wonky (or even downright frustrating).
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Lightbulb Wire adds wired lightbulbs as buildable settlement lights in Fallout 4. This simple crafting mod lets you place functional lightbulbs in your settlements, providing a clean lighting option. With 1,457 endorsements and 41,924 downloads, it's a popular choice for builders seeking more lighting variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,457 endorsements—builders clearly love it.
- Lightweight mod that just adds what it says, no bloat.
- Over 41k downloads shows it's been tried and tested by many.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017—might have compatibility issues with newer game patches.
- Only adds lightbulbs, so if you want more lighting options, this won't cover everything.
For Fallout 4 settlement builders who want simple, functional lightbulbs to brighten up their builds. If you're looking for a no-fuss lighting addition without fancy features, this is for you. Skip if you need complex lighting systems or haven't updated your game since 2017.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the necessary perks to craft settlement lights—check your local leader perk.
- Wire the lightbulbs to a generator just like other powered items in settlements.
- If you're using a mod manager, install this with it to keep your load order clean.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Jolbo
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 41,924
- Endorsements
- 1,457
- Category
- Crafting - Home/Settlement
- Created
- 4/1/2017
- Updated
- 4/13/2017
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