C9 Starter Pack - 1,000ft - 12" Spacing

The C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft in 12" spacing is the volume-tier contractor kit with the tighter, fuller roofline look most residential contractors run — 1,000 ft of C9 socket wire, 1,000 Minleon V2 C9 LED bulbs, 1,000 Tuff Wedge clips, Gilbert plugs, timers, and bare jumper wire, all in one box. 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).

Need to stretch your footage with fewer bulbs? See the C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft (15" Spacing). Bigger route? Step up to the Contractor Pack 2,000ft for 10+ home routes.

Why This Kit 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 1,000 ft of roofline in one box — bulbs, wire, clips, plugs, timers, and jumper wire. Choose your bulb color below.

What's Included

This is the 12" spacing configuration — bulbs spaced every 12 inches for a tighter, fuller roofline look. The base kit includes:

• 1,000 ft of C9 socket wire (SPT-1, green, 12" spacing)
• 1,000 Minleon V2 C9 LED bulbs
• 1,000 Tuff Wedge clips
• 50 male & 50 female Gilbert plugs
• 250' bare SPT-1 green jumper wire
• 5 outdoor LED-rated timers

Choose Your Bulb Color

Available in four contractor-spec C9 colors:

• Sun Warm White — warmest tone, traditional residential look
• Pure White — crisp, clean, modern and commercial
• Cool White — brighter, cool-tone finish
• Multicolor — festive, family-friendly, themed displays

All four fit the same standard C9 E17 socket, so you can swap or mix colors from the full C9 bulb lineup without changing the kit's spacing.

Why This Pack

This pack covers 5-7 average homes. The average home takes 150-200 ft of roofline, so plan accordingly. Every component is commercial grade — the same product professional installers use on paid jobs.

Minleon V2 bulbs are the industry standard for color consistency and longevity. Contractor tested, season after season.

Why 12" Spacing?

12-inch spacing gives you a tighter, fuller look — the most popular choice for residential contractors who want maximum visual density on the roofline. If you'd rather stretch your footage further with fewer bulbs on longer rooflines, choose the 15" spacing version instead. 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.

Who This Kit Is Built For

5-7 home contractor day-route. Peak-season residential routes. 1,000 ft of wire 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.

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 Tuff Wedge Clips for gutter mount. Add Tile Clips for tile roof, Tuff Mag for metal substrate, or Parapet Clips for stone/parapet caps.

Automation and timing. Comes with 5 outdoor LED-rated timers for dusk-to-dawn or scheduled run times. GFCI outlet required.

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 Pro Kits

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How to Install This Kit

Pro-installer steps for the C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft across a 5-7 home contractor route.

1. Pre-stage at the shop. Cut 1,000 ft into 5-7 per-home sections (~150-200 ft each). Pre-bulb and pre-clip each section. Wind onto takeup reels.
2. 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.
3. On-site: unroll + mount each section. ~30-45 minutes per home for a 2-installer crew. Slide the Tuff Wedge clips section by section along the eave.
4. Add plug pair per stringer. Most homes use 1 stringer per side of the roofline = 2 plug pairs per home.
5. Route to GFCI outlet at each home + test. Walk the run plugged in. Swap DOA bulbs before the crew moves to the 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, and redeploy cycles when handled per the install guide.

Warranty

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.

Orders placed before 2 PM ET ship the same day. Free shipping on orders over $349. Most orders arrive in 2-5 business days via UPS or FedEx Ground.