When the light string is powered on, {TAIL ~ the capacitor} is charged and absorbs {HEAD ~ the surge current} which may occur 
When the light string is powered on , { TAIL ~ the capacitor } is charged and absorbs { HEAD ~ the surge current } which may occur
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