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C9 Starter Pack — 1,000ft
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Built for installers. Used on real jobs.
This is the gear working contractors run on real rooflines. C9 and C7 LED bulbs, socket wire, clips, plugs, and complete pro light kits at contractor wholesale pricing. Most orders ship same day if placed before 2 PM ET. Free shipping over $349.
The 4-sentence answer
The C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft is the 5-7 home contractor kit — 1,000 C9 LED bulbs (Tuff Bulbs OR Minleon V2), 1,000 ft of SPT-1 socket wire, 1,000 shingle tab clips, plus 20 male and 20 female Gilbert plugs. Best for: established residential contractors running 5-7 homes per day at peak season OR small commercial route bids. Covers 5-7 average homes (150-200 ft each). Pick the Starter Pack 1,000ft when the 500ft Pack runs out mid-day; step up to the Contractor Pack 2,000ft for 10+ home routes.
Why the C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft earns the bid
Everything You Need for 1,000ft of C9 Roofline
Stop piecing together orders from three different suppliers. This pack has everything you need to light 1,000ft of roofline in one box. Bulbs, wire, clips, and plugs. Choose your bulb type and spacing below.
What's Included
- 1,000ft of C9 socket wire (SPT-1, green)
- 1000 C9 LED bulbs (Tuff Bulbs or Minleon V2, your choice) — Warm White
- 1000 shingle tab clips for fast, secure attachment
- 20 male & female gilbert plugs for connections and end caps
Why This Pack
This pack covers 5-7 average homes. The average home takes 150-200ft of roofline, so plan accordingly. Every component is commercial grade. The same product professional installers use on paid jobs.
Tuff Bulbs feature polycarbonate lenses that are 200x stronger than glass and copper-nickel bases that resist corrosion. Minleon V2 bulbs are the industry standard for color consistency and longevity. Both are contractor tested.
Need a Different Color?
These packs ship in Warm White. Need Sun Warm White, Pure White, Red, Blue, Green, or Multi? Contact us and we will build your pack in any color we stock.
Not Sure What Spacing to Pick?
12-inch spacing gives you a tighter, fuller look. Most residential contractors run 12-inch. 15-inch spacing stretches your footage further and works great on longer rooflines where you want coverage without going overboard on bulbs. Read our Voltage Drop Guide before ordering long runs.
Questions about which pack size is right for your season? Reach out or check the Contractor Resource Center.
Inside this kit
Exact part counts pulled from the kit's composition spec. Every item ships in the box.
| Item | Quantity | Spec |
|---|---|---|
| C9 LED bulbs | 1,000 | Tuff Bulbs or Minleon V2 — Warm White default |
| C9 socket wire (SPT-1, green) | 1,000 ft | 12″ or 15″ spacing |
| Shingle tab clips | 1,000 | Shingle-edge mount |
| Male Gilbert plugs (SPT-1) | 20 | Slide-on IDC |
| Female Gilbert plugs (SPT-1) | 20 | Line-end caps with knockout tab |
Who this kit is built for
5-7 home contractor day-route
Peak-season residential routes. 1,000 ft / 1,000 bulbs covers a 5-7 home install day for a 2-3 person crew. The volume-tier kit for serious contractors.
Small commercial route
HOA entries, small hotel rooflines, multi-unit storefront perimeters. 1,000 ft covers a small commercial install in one box.
Mid-season restock
Buy two 1,000ft Packs before Black Friday to cover the peak install weeks (late November through mid-December). Materials cost is locked, contractor margin is in labor.
Grow your install — compatible add-ons
- More bulbs or different color
- The kit fits standard C9 E17 sockets. Add or swap bulbs from the full C9 lineup — every C9 color fits the same socket spacing.
- Longer run or extra wire
- Add a 1,000 ft C9 SPT-1 socket wire spool or SPT-1 extension wire if the property exceeds the kit's wire footage.
- Different clip type for the install surface
- The kit ships with shingle tab clips (shingle-edge mount). Add Wedge Clips for gutter mount, Tile Clips for tile roof, Tuff Mag for metal substrate, or Parapet Clips for stone/parapet caps.
- Automation and timing
- Add outdoor LED-rated timers for dusk-to-dawn or scheduled run times. GFCI outlet required.
- Extension to outlet
- Use outdoor extension cables to bridge from the install start to the GFCI outlet.
- Permanent lighting upgrade path
- When seasonal C9 isn't enough, the King Permanent Lighting system replaces the C9 stringer with a year-round RGB LED channel.
This kit vs the other 7 Pro Kits
| Kit | Bulbs (12″) | Bulbs (15″) | Wire ft | Clips | M+F plugs | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot House Kit | 100 | 100 | 100/125 | 100 | 5+5 | 1 home (patriotic) |
| Patriot Pack 250ft | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 10+10 | 1-2 homes (patriotic) |
| Patriot Crew Kit 1000ft | 1,000 | 800 | 1,000 | 1,000/800 | 25+25 | 5 homes (patriotic) |
| C9 Pro Pack 100ft | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 4+4 | Single home / first job |
| C9 Pro Pack 250ft | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 6+6 | 1-2 homes |
| C9 Starter Pack 500ft | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 10+10 | 2-3 homes |
| C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft — (THIS KIT) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 20+20 | 5-7 homes |
| C9 Contractor Pack 2,000ft | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 40+40 | 10-13 homes / commercial |
Each kit's box has the exact part list inside. Click any other kit name to compare.
How to install this kit
Pro-installer steps for the C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft across a 5-7 home contractor route.
- Pre-stage at the shop. Cut 1,000 ft into 5-7 per-home sections (~150-200 ft each). Pre-bulb + pre-clip each section. Wind onto takeup reels.
- Mobilize the crew + truck. 2-3 person crew, 1 truck, all 5-7 pre-staged sections in the bed. Plan the route by ZIP code to minimize windshield time.
- On-site: unroll + mount each section. ~30-45 minutes per home for 2-installer crew. Slide shingle tabs section by section along the eave.
- Add plug pair per stringer. Most homes use 1 stringer per side of the roofline = 2 plug pairs per home.
- Route to GFCI outlet at each home + test. Walk the run plugged in. Swap DOA bulbs before crew moves to next property.
Certifications and materials
- cETLus certification — C9 LED bulbs in this kit are cETLus listed (Intertek file 5019711) per UL 588 safety standard for seasonal lighting. Equivalent to UL Listed for permit-track residential and commercial installs.
- IP65 wet location rating — C9 LED bulbs survive direct rain, snow, and sleet exposure. Not submersible.
- UL Listed insulation (wire) — SPT-1 socket wire and jumper wire are UL Listed for 120V residential extension cord use.
- Year-round residential or seasonal commercial — Component lifespans are sized for 5+ seasons of pull-down + storage + redeploy cycles when handled per the install guide.
Warranty
5-year warranty on Minleon V2 C9 bulbs; 1-year warranty on Tuff C9 bulbs, socket wire, clips, and plugs. Components carry their individual manufacturer warranties — Christmas Lights HQ honors all of them. Not covered: dropped bulbs, cut socket wire from sharp tools, mis-wired connections (240V over-voltage), animal damage, year-round outdoor exposure beyond the rated seasonal cycle.
Questions buyers actually ask about this kit
What if I run out of one item mid-install?
Each item in the kit is sold individually too. The fastest re-stock path: order the component you ran short on from the individual C9 catalog with overnight shipping. Common shortfall is bulbs on patriotic kits (extra Reds for HOA-required color balance) — re-order the matching individual SKU.
Can I return the kit if I don't use it?
Yes — unopened kits return within 30 days of delivery for a full refund minus return shipping. Opened kits with unused components return at restocking value. Full return policy.
What's the warranty difference between kit and individual components?
No difference — each component in the kit carries its individual manufacturer warranty (5-year on Minleon V2 bulbs, 1-year on Tuff Bulbs / wire / clips / plugs). Christmas Lights HQ honors all warranties whether the component was bought standalone or as part of a kit.
Can I upgrade to Minleon V2 bulbs and keep the rest of the kit?
Yes — choose the Minleon V2 variant when ordering. Same wire + clips + plugs included; only the bulb spec changes.
Does the kit include a timer?
No — timers are sold separately. The kit covers the install (bulbs + wire + clips + plugs); timer/controller is an automation add-on. Browse outdoor LED-rated timers.
How long does shipping take?
Standard ground: 3-5 business days continental US. Expedited 2-day available on the checkout shipping selector. Pre-season (October-November) orders ship within 24 hours of order placement; peak-season (Black Friday onward) orders may ship 48-72 hours due to volume.
Can I customize the color mix in the kit?
C9 packs ship in Warm White by default. For other colors (Sun Warm White, Pure White, Red, Blue, Green, Multi), contact us and we will build your pack in any color we stock.
What's the install time for this kit?
C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft install time depends on crew size and roofline complexity. Rough estimates for a 2-installer crew: 1 home = 1-2 hours; 2-3 homes = 4-6 hours; 5+ homes = full install day (8 hours) with pre-staging at the shop the day before. Pre-bulbing and pre-clipping at ground level cuts roof time by 30-40%.
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