Start with what you are attaching to
Clips are chosen by surface, not by bulb color or brand. Walk the house and note each surface the lights will follow: shingle edges, gutter lips, ridge caps, tile, metal fascia or ground. Then match each section to a clip from the table below. Plan one clip per socket.
| Surface | Clip | Listed price | Per clip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles or gutter lip | C9 O clip, 100 pack | $24.95 | $0.25 |
| Shingles or gutters, mixed roofs | All-in-one clip, 100 pack | $17.99 | $0.18 |
| Under the shingle edge | Shingle tab, 100 pack | $19.95 | $0.20 |
| Ridge caps and peaks | C9/C7 ridge clip, 500 case | $199.99 | $0.40 |
| Tile roofs and extended fascia | Tile / extended fascia clip, 50 pack | $25.95 | $0.52 |
| Steel gutters and metal fascia | Magnet clip, 100 pack | $79.99 | $0.80 |
| Lawn and walkways | 8 in light stake, 25 pack | $21.50 | $0.86 |
O clips
An O clip is a ring that holds the C9 socket, with a tab that slides onto the edge of a shingle or hooks over a gutter lip. It is the workhorse clip for roofline C9 installs because it keeps every bulb pointing the same direction. The O clip is offered in white and black so it can disappear against white gutters or dark shingles. For larger jobs the 1,000 clip case is $228.00, which is $0.23 per clip.
All-in-one clips
All-in-one clips are designed to attach to either shingles or gutters, and they hold both C9 and C7 sockets as well as some other light types. They are a practical choice when a single house has both a gutter line and a shingle rake, since one clip covers both. The 3,000 clip case is listed at $549.00, or $0.18 per clip.
Shingle tabs
Shingle tabs slide up under the shingle edge and hold the wire along the drip edge, keeping sockets tight to the roof. They are common on rakes (the sloped edges of a gable) where there is no gutter to hook. Available in white and black; the 1,000 tab case is $219.00.
Ridge clips
Ridge lines are the peaks of the roof, where two slopes meet. A ridge clip straddles the ridge cap so the bulb stands upright along the top of the roof. Ridge lighting outlines the full shape of a house from the street and is often done in a contrasting white or color from the eaves below.
Tile and extended fascia clips
Clay and concrete tile roofs cannot take a shingle clip, and some fascia boards stand too far out for a standard gutter hook. The tile and extended fascia clip is made for these cases, holding C9 or C7 sockets on tile edges and deeper fascia profiles.
Magnet clips
Magnet clips attach to steel gutters, metal fascia, metal roofs and commercial storefront frames without fasteners or adhesive. They cost more per clip than plastic clips but install quickly and leave no marks. Note that aluminum gutters are not magnetic; check with a magnet before ordering. For metal surfaces, the magnetic socket spool is an alternative that builds the magnet into each socket.
Light stakes
Stakes hold a C9 or C7 socket upright in the ground to line walkways, driveways and garden beds. They are typically spaced every one to two feet. The 250 stake case is listed at $199.95.
Installation tips
- Clip the wire before adding bulbs, so you can see the line and adjust it straight.
- Keep every socket facing the same direction; consistency matters more than the angle chosen.
- Never staple or nail light wire. Fasteners pierce insulation and damage roofing.
- Buy a few more clips than sockets. Clips drop off ladders and occasionally break in the cold.
Every clip type in one order. Christmas Light Supplier sells O clips, all-in-one clips, shingle tabs, ridge, tile and magnet clips and stakes in packs and cases. Christmas Light Supplier ships every order free, the same day it is placed, with no order minimum and no added fees.