{"product_id":"patriot-crew-kit-1000ft","title":"Patriot Crew Kit — 1,000ft Red White Blue C9 LEDs (5 Homes)","description":"\u003c!-- PDP v1-partF — 2026-05-22 — patriot-crew-kit-1000ft kit-adapted archetype build --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Section 2: Quick-answer --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-quick-answer\" style=\"padding:24px;background:#f8f5f0;border-left:4px solid #c8102e;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;font-size:1.25rem;\"\u003eThe 4-sentence answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Crew Kit 1,000ft is the 5-home contractor route kit — 1,000 Minleon V2 C9 LED bulbs (12″ spacing) or 800 bulbs (15″ spacing) in alternating Red, Pure White, and Blue, plus 1,000 ft of SPT-1 socket wire, 1,000 or 800 Tuff clips (matching the spacing), 25 male + 25 female Gilbert plugs, and 100 ft of SPT-1 jumper wire. Best for: contractors running a 5-home patriotic route per day across Memorial Day weekend, July 4th week, or Veterans Day; America 250 commemorative bids. Covers 5 average-sized homes (200 ft of roofline each) or one small commercial run. 5 homes installed at $1,200-$1,800 per home = $6,000-$9,000 revenue per kit; materials cost is locked, the rest is labor and margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 2.5 (preserved): Why the Patriot Crew Kit 1,000ft — existing handcrafted prose preserved --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Patriot Crew Kit 1,000ft earns the bid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun a 5-home patriotic route with one kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for contractors layering Red, Pure White, and Blue installs onto an existing residential customer list. America 250 will be the largest patriotic season in modern history. Be the contractor who is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Demand for patriotic lighting will be the highest it has ever been. This kit gives you enough materials to bid and run five average-sized homes without re-ordering mid-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is in the Patriot Crew Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000ft of C9 socket wire (SPT-1, green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 Minleon V2 C9 LED bulbs (12\" spacing) or 800 bulbs (15\" spacing) in alternating Red, Pure White, Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 Tuff clips (at 12\" spacing) or 800 Tuff clips (at 15\" spacing) for fast install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 male and 25 female gilbert plugs for connections and end caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100ft of SPT-1 jumper wire (no sockets) for outlet drops and gable connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Spacing Options. Same 1,000ft Coverage. Same Price.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000ft at 12\" Spacing — 1,000 bulbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tighter, fuller red-white-blue rhythm. Best when you want maximum visual density across the route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000ft at 15\" Spacing — 800 bulbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 1,000ft of coverage, slightly more open spacing. Saves you 200 bulbs in inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit covers about 5 average-sized homes (200ft of roofline each) or a small commercial run. Either spacing version delivers the full 1,000ft of patriotic coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Minleon V2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinleon V2 is the industry standard for color consistency on professional patriotic installs. Reds stay red. Blues do not fade to purple after one season. Whites stay pure across every bulb on the strand. Color uniformity is what separates a pro install from a hobby install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePure White on Purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure white matches actual flag white. Warm white pulls amber and looks dingy next to red and blue. The contrast is the point. Pure white pops on a roofline next to the red and blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Contractor Math\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 homes installed at $1,200–$1,800 per home is $6,000–$9,000 in revenue from this kit. Materials cost is locked. The rest is labor and margin. Patriotic installs typically run a faster ticket than full Christmas installs because the visual is bigger from less product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYear-Round Sales Calendar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorial Day weekend (late May)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag Day (June 14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4th of July season (June through July)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeterans Day (November 11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElection cycles, civic buildings, VFW halls, fire stations, military bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerica 250 commemorative displays through 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed More or Less?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller route or a single house? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/patriot-house-kit\"\u003ePatriot House Kit (1 Home)\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/patriot-pack-250ft\"\u003ePatriot Pack — 250ft (1–2 Homes)\u003c\/a\u003e. Running 10+ homes? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for custom bulk wholesale on contractor-route quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about which pack size is right for your route? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eReach out\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you size the kit to your job list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 3: Inside this kit (composition) --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInside this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"clhq-source-note\"\u003eExact part counts pulled from the kit's composition spec. Every item ships in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"clhq-specs-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinleon V2 C9 LED bulbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 (12″) OR 800 (15″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternating Red \/ Pure White \/ Blue — IP65, cETLus listed, TRIAC-dimmable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eC9 socket wire (SPT-1, green)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12″ or 15″ socket spacing (see variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuff clips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 (12″) OR 800 (15″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV-stabilized polycarbonate — gutter + shingle compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMale Gilbert plugs (SPT-1)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-on IDC supply-end plugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFemale Gilbert plugs (SPT-1)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine-end caps with knockout tab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSPT-1 jumper wire (no sockets)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutlet drops + gable connections across multiple homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 4: Who this kit is built for --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this kit is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e5-home patriotic route — single day install\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eContractor crew of 2-3 installers running 5 average residential homes (200 ft of roofline each) in a single day. The Crew Kit eliminates re-ordering mid-day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eExisting contractor customer list — America 250 expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLayer Red\/White\/Blue installs onto an existing residential Christmas-light customer list. 2026 is the 250th anniversary — highest patriotic demand in modern history. Be the contractor ready with the volume kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"clhq-best-for-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSmall commercial route — multi-property HOA \/ VFW \/ civic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e1,000 ft covers HOA entry monuments + VFW halls + fire stations + civic buildings at the same install rate. Recurring annual contract opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 5: Grow your install — compatible add-ons --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow your install — compatible add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"clhq-compat-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eMore bulbs or different color\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe kit fits standard C9 E17 sockets. Add or swap bulbs from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/c9-led-christmas-lights-1\"\u003efull C9 lineup\u003c\/a\u003e — every C9 color fits the same socket spacing.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eLonger run or extra wire\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eAdd a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-1000-socket-spools\"\u003e1,000 ft C9 SPT-1 socket wire spool\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spt1-lamp-cord-extension-wire-bulk-spool\"\u003eSPT-1 extension wire\u003c\/a\u003e if the property exceeds the kit's wire footage.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eDifferent clip type for the install surface\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eThe kit ships with Tuff clips (gutter + shingle). Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-wedge-clip\"\u003eWedge Clips\u003c\/a\u003e for gutter mount, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-tuff-tile-clip\"\u003eTile Clips\u003c\/a\u003e for tile roof, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuffclips-tuff-mag\"\u003eTuff Mag\u003c\/a\u003e for metal substrate, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/minleon-parapet-clip\"\u003eParapet Clips\u003c\/a\u003e for stone\/parapet caps.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eAutomation and timing\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eAdd \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-light-timers-1\"\u003eoutdoor LED-rated timers\u003c\/a\u003e for dusk-to-dawn or scheduled run times. GFCI outlet required.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eExtension to outlet\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/extension-cables-splitters\"\u003eoutdoor extension cables\u003c\/a\u003e to bridge from the install start to the GFCI outlet.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003ePermanent lighting upgrade path\u003c\/dt\u003e\n  \u003cdd\u003eWhen 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\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 6: Pro Kit comparison table — highlights THIS kit's row --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis kit vs the other 7 Pro Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"clhq-compare-table\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\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\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/patriot-house-kit\"\u003ePatriot House Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\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\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/patriot-pack-250ft\"\u003ePatriot Pack 250ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\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 style=\"background:#fff8e7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatriot Crew Kit 1000ft\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003e(THIS KIT)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/th\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\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-pro-pack-100ft\"\u003eC9 Pro Pack 100ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4+4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle home \/ first job\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-pro-pack-250ft\"\u003eC9 Pro Pack 250ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\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\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-starter-pack-500ft\"\u003eC9 Starter Pack 500ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\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\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-starter-pack-1-000ft\"\u003eC9 Starter Pack 1,000ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-7 homes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-contractor-pack-2-000ft\"\u003eC9 Contractor Pack 2,000ft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40+40\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\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach kit's box has the exact part list inside. Click any other kit name to compare.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 7: Install how-to (kit-specific) --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to install this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-installer steps for the Patriot Crew Kit 1,000ft across a 5-home contractor route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"clhq-howto-steps\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-stage at the shop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut 200 ft sections from the 1,000 ft spool for each of 5 homes. Pre-bulb each section with 200 bulbs (12″) or 160 bulbs (15″) in the R\/W\/B alternating pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-clip each 200 ft section at the shop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide on 200 (or 160) Tuff clips per section. Wind onto a takeup reel for transport. Crew of 2-3 can pre-stage all 5 sections in 60-90 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-site: roll out + mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e At each property, unroll the pre-bulbed pre-clipped section along the gutter or shingle line. Snap clips section by section as you traverse the roofline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoute SPT-1 jumper wire to outlet at each home.\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 ft of jumper wire per home (100 ft \/ 5 homes = 20 ft each) bridges from install start to GFCI outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest before crew moves to next property.\u003c\/strong\u003e Walk the run plugged in. Swap any DOA bulbs (rare with Minleon V2 — typical failure rate \u0026lt;0.3% per season).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBid math: $1,200-$1,800 per home installed.\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 homes × $1,200-$1,800 = $6,000-$9,000 in revenue per Crew Kit. Materials cost is locked; labor + margin = profit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 8: Certifications + materials --\u003e\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 + redeploy cycles when handled per the install guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 9: Warranty --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on Minleon V2 C9 bulbs; \u003cstrong\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on Tuff C9 bulbs, socket wire, clips, and plugs. Components carry their individual manufacturer warranties — Christmas Lights HQ honors all of them. \u003cstrong\u003eNot covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policies\"\u003eFull warranty terms →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 11: Kit-specific FAQs (bundle psychology) --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions buyers actually ask about this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-faq-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I run out of one item mid-install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach item in the kit is sold individually too. The fastest re-stock path: order the component you ran short on from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/c9-led-christmas-lights-1\"\u003eindividual C9 catalog\u003c\/a\u003e with overnight shipping. Common shortfall is bulbs on patriotic kits (extra Reds for HOA-required color balance) — re-order the matching individual SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I return the kit if I don't use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — unopened kits return within 30 days of delivery for a full refund minus return shipping. Opened kits with unused components return at restocking value. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns\"\u003eFull return policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the warranty difference between kit and individual components?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I upgrade to Minleon V2 bulbs and keep the rest of the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the Patriot family kits already ship Minleon V2 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit include a timer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — timers are sold separately. The kit covers the install (bulbs + wire + clips + plugs); timer\/controller is an automation add-on. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-light-timers-1\"\u003eoutdoor LED-rated timers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does shipping take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I customize the color mix in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the patriotic family kits: the alternating R\/W\/B color mix is fixed in the standard SKU. For custom color requests (all red, all blue, custom patterns), \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we will build to spec at custom-quote pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the install time for this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatriot Crew Kit 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%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 12: Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"judgeme-product-reviews\" class=\"judgeme-product-reviews\" data-product-id=\"9095271383214\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Judge.me widget renders here via the theme\u0026rsquo;s snippets\/judgeme_widgets.liquid render-tag --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- Section 13: Related products --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther kits + add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clhq-related-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patriotic-christmas-lights\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAll Patriot Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBrowse Patriot family — House, Pack, and Crew kit sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-minleon-v2-led-christmas-light-bulbs\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eMinleon V2 C9 Bulbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStand-alone bulb restock — same spec as kit bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/c9-wedge-clip\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eC9 Wedge Tuff Clip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUniversal shingle + gutter clip for surface variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-light-timers-1\" class=\"clhq-related-card\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eOutdoor Light Timers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAutomate dusk-to-dawn or scheduled on\/off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Christmas Lights HQ","offers":[{"title":"1,000ft \/ 12\" Spacing","offer_id":47788567199918,"sku":"PACK-PAT-1000-ML-12","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000ft \/ 15\" Spacing","offer_id":47788567232686,"sku":"PACK-PAT-1000-ML-15","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6704\/2990\/files\/patriot-victorian-home-red-white-blue_e61d2db9-da48-43c7-8b73-04a0046ff319.jpg?v=1777417251","url":"https:\/\/christmaslightshq.com\/products\/patriot-crew-kit-1000ft","provider":"Christmas Lights HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}