Bulk Wire & Zip Cord

Bulk zip cord for building custom extension runs and power feeds. SPT-1 and SPT-2 gauges in 125-foot to 1,000-foot rolls. Green and white wire available.

When You Need Bulk Wire

Every job has power runs that pre-made extension cords cannot handle. Long runs across commercial properties. Custom lengths between outlets and display start points. Feeds that need to be hidden in gutters or along trim. Bulk zip cord lets you cut exactly what the job needs.

SPT-1 vs SPT-2

  • SPT-1 (18 AWG). Standard gauge for residential runs under 200 feet. Lighter and easier to work with.
  • SPT-2 (16 AWG). Heavier gauge for commercial runs, longer distances, and higher wattage loads. Required for large displays and daisy-chain setups.

Pair With the Right Connectors

Terminate your custom runs with Gilbert plugs and connectors. Male, female, and inline options for SPT-1 and SPT-2. Build exactly what the job requires.

Need pre-built socket wire instead? Check our C9 stringers and spools or C7 stringers and spools with sockets already installed.

Contractor-Grade Quality

UL-listed wire rated for outdoor commercial use. This is the same wire professional installers have been running for years across thousands of jobs. Built to handle cold temperatures, UV exposure, and multiple seasons of use.

Jason Geiman and the ChristmasLightHQ team source every spool from manufacturers that meet our quality standards.

How many feet are you running per job this season?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SPT-1 and SPT-2 wire?

Both are 18 AWG copper wire. SPT-2 has thicker insulation for better outdoor durability and moisture resistance. Use SPT-1 for standard residential runs under 200 feet. Use SPT-2 for commercial runs, longer distances, and any job that demands maximum durability.

What wire spacing should I order for socket wire?

For C9 roofline installs, 12-inch spacing is standard residential. 15-inch spacing works for commercial buildings. For C7 detail work, 6-inch spacing fills in tight areas. For mini light connections, you need blank zip cord. Check C9 stringers for pre-socketed options.

How much wire do I need per job?

Measure the roofline or installation run. Add 10 percent for connections, returns around corners, and power feed runs back to the outlet. A 200-foot roofline job needs about 220 feet of wire minimum. Always order extra for the trailer.

Can I add sockets to blank zip cord?

Blank zip cord is for power feeds and extension runs. For socketed stringer wire with C7 or C9 sockets pre-installed, check our C9 stringers or C7 stringers. Those come ready to accept bulbs.

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Bulk zip cord for building custom extension runs and power feeds. SPT-1 and SPT-2 gauges in 125-foot to 1,000-foot rolls. Green and white wire available.

When You Need Bulk Wire

Every job has power runs that pre-made extension cords cannot handle. Long runs across commercial properties. Custom lengths between outlets and display start points. Feeds that need to be hidden in gutters or along trim. Bulk zip cord lets you cut exactly what the job needs.

SPT-1 vs SPT-2

  • SPT-1 (18 AWG). Standard gauge for residential runs under 200 feet. Lighter and easier to work with.
  • SPT-2 (16 AWG). Heavier gauge for commercial runs, longer distances, and higher wattage loads. Required for large displays and daisy-chain setups.

Pair With the Right Connectors

Terminate your custom runs with Gilbert plugs and connectors. Male, female, and inline options for SPT-1 and SPT-2. Build exactly what the job requires.

Need pre-built socket wire instead? Check our C9 stringers and spools or C7 stringers and spools with sockets already installed.

Contractor-Grade Quality

UL-listed wire rated for outdoor commercial use. This is the same wire professional installers have been running for years across thousands of jobs. Built to handle cold temperatures, UV exposure, and multiple seasons of use.

Jason Geiman and the ChristmasLightHQ team source every spool from manufacturers that meet our quality standards.

How many feet are you running per job this season?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SPT-1 and SPT-2 wire?

Both are 18 AWG copper wire. SPT-2 has thicker insulation for better outdoor durability and moisture resistance. Use SPT-1 for standard residential runs under 200 feet. Use SPT-2 for commercial runs, longer distances, and any job that demands maximum durability.

What wire spacing should I order for socket wire?

For C9 roofline installs, 12-inch spacing is standard residential. 15-inch spacing works for commercial buildings. For C7 detail work, 6-inch spacing fills in tight areas. For mini light connections, you need blank zip cord. Check C9 stringers for pre-socketed options.

How much wire do I need per job?

Measure the roofline or installation run. Add 10 percent for connections, returns around corners, and power feed runs back to the outlet. A 200-foot roofline job needs about 220 feet of wire minimum. Always order extra for the trailer.

Can I add sockets to blank zip cord?

Blank zip cord is for power feeds and extension runs. For socketed stringer wire with C7 or C9 sockets pre-installed, check our C9 stringers or C7 stringers. Those come ready to accept bulbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every price on ChristmasLightHQ.com is contractor wholesale. No retail markup. Bulk discounts available on large orders. Contact us for volume pricing on jobs over $5,000.

Most orders ship same day when placed before 2 PM ET. Free shipping on orders over $399. We stock everything in our warehouse so you are not waiting on overseas lead times.

Yes. Every product we sell is UL listed and field-tested on real contractor installations. We do not carry hobbyist or residential-only products. If it is on this site it is built for the job.

Yes. Visit ChristmasLights.io for online courses, in-person training events, and access to our 43,000+ member contractor community. We teach everything from bidding jobs to scaling crews.

We stand behind everything we sell. Defective products get replaced at no cost. LED bulbs carry a 5-year warranty. If something shows up damaged we make it right. No runaround.