{"product_id":"c9-starter-pack-1000ft-12","title":"C9 Starter Pack - 1,000ft - 12\" Spacing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to stretch your footage with fewer bulbs? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-starter-pack-1000ft-15-spacing\"\u003eC9 Starter Pack 1,000ft (15\" Spacing)\u003c\/a\u003e. Bigger route? Step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-contractor-pack-2000ft-12-spacing\"\u003eContractor Pack 2,000ft\u003c\/a\u003e for 10+ home routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Kit Earns the Bid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need for 1,000ft of C9 roofline.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e12\" spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration — bulbs spaced every 12 inches for a tighter, fuller roofline look. The base kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1,000 ft of C9 socket wire (SPT-1, green, 12\" spacing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1,000 Minleon V2 C9 LED bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1,000 Tuff Wedge clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50 male \u0026amp; 50 female Gilbert plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e250' bare SPT-1 green jumper wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 outdoor LED-rated timers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Bulb Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in four contractor-spec C9 colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Warm White\u003c\/strong\u003e — warmest tone, traditional residential look\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure White\u003c\/strong\u003e — crisp, clean, modern and commercial\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool White\u003c\/strong\u003e — brighter, cool-tone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolor\u003c\/strong\u003e — festive, family-friendly, themed displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four fit the same standard C9 E17 socket, so you can swap or mix colors from the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/c9-bulbs\"\u003eC9 bulb lineup\u003c\/a\u003e without changing the kit's spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/minleon-v2-c9-bulbs\"\u003eMinleon V2 bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e are the industry standard for color consistency and longevity. Contractor tested, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy 12\" Spacing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-starter-pack-1000ft-15-spacing\"\u003e15\" spacing version\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/voltage-drop-guide\"\u003eVoltage Drop Guide\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering long runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about which pack size is right for your season? Reach out or check the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contractor-resource-center\"\u003eContractor Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInside This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact part counts pulled from the kit's composition spec. Every item ships in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMinleon V2 C9 LED bulbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSun Warm White, Pure White, Cool White, or Multicolor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eC9 socket wire (SPT-1, green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12″ spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTuff Wedge clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGutter mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMale Gilbert plugs (SPT-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSlide-on IDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFemale Gilbert plugs (SPT-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLine-end caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBare SPT-1 jumper wire (green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFor custom jumpers and leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOutdoor timers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLED-rated, dusk-to-dawn or scheduled\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is Built For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-7 home contractor day-route.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall commercial route.\u003c\/strong\u003e HOA entries, small hotel rooflines, multi-unit storefront perimeters. 1,000 ft covers a small commercial install in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Install — Compatible Add-Ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore bulbs or different color.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit fits standard C9 E17 sockets. Add or swap bulbs from the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/c9-bulbs\"\u003eC9 lineup\u003c\/a\u003e — every C9 color fits the same socket spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonger run or extra wire.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-spt1-socket-wire-spool\"\u003e1,000 ft C9 SPT-1 socket wire spool\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spt1-extension-wire\"\u003eSPT-1 extension wire\u003c\/a\u003e if the property exceeds the kit's wire footage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent clip type for the install surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit ships with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuff-wedge-clip\"\u003eTuff Wedge Clips\u003c\/a\u003e for gutter mount. Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuff-tile-clip\"\u003eTile Clips\u003c\/a\u003e for tile roof, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-tuff-mag\"\u003eTuff Mag\u003c\/a\u003e for metal substrate, or Parapet Clips for stone\/parapet caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomation and timing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with 5 outdoor LED-rated timers for dusk-to-dawn or scheduled run times. GFCI outlet required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent lighting upgrade path.\u003c\/strong\u003e When seasonal C9 isn't enough, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/king-permanent-lighting\"\u003eKing Permanent Lighting\u003c\/a\u003e system replaces the C9 stringer with a year-round RGB LED channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThis Kit vs. the Other Pro Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBulbs (12″)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBulbs (15″)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWire ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eClips\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eM+F plugs\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/patriot-house-kit\"\u003ePatriot House Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100\/125\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5+5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1 home (patriotic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/patriot-pack-250ft\"\u003ePatriot Pack 250ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10+10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1-2 homes (patriotic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/patriot-crew-kit-1000ft\"\u003ePatriot Crew Kit 1000ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000\/800\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25+25\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5 homes (patriotic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-pro-pack-250ft\"\u003eC9 Pro Pack 250ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6+6\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1-2 homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-starter-pack-500ft\"\u003eC9 Starter Pack 500ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10+10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-3 homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC9 Starter Pack 1,000ft 12\" — (THIS KIT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50+50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-7 homes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-starter-pack-1000ft-15-spacing\"\u003eC9 Starter Pack 1,000ft 15\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50+50\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e5-7 homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-contractor-pack-2000ft-12-spacing\"\u003eC9 Contractor Pack 2,000ft 12\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100+150\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10-13 homes \/ commercial\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit's box has the exact part list inside. Click any kit name to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-installer steps for the C9 Starter Pack 1,000ft across a 5-7 home contractor route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-stage at the shop.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobilize the crew + truck.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-site: unroll + mount each section.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~30-45 minutes per home for a 2-installer crew. Slide the Tuff Wedge clips section by section along the eave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd plug pair per stringer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most homes use 1 stringer per side of the roofline = 2 plug pairs per home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoute to GFCI outlet at each home + test.\u003c\/strong\u003e Walk the run plugged in. Swap DOA bulbs before the crew moves to the next property.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCertifications and Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ecETLus certification\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP65 wet location rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — C9 LED bulbs survive direct rain, snow, and sleet exposure. Not submersible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUL Listed insulation (wire)\u003c\/strong\u003e — SPT-1 socket wire and jumper wire are UL Listed for 120V residential extension cord use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round residential or seasonal commercial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Component lifespans are sized for 5+ seasons of pull-down, storage, and redeploy cycles when handled per the install guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComponents carry their individual manufacturer warranties — Christmas Lights HQ honors all of them. 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