{"product_id":"green-power-eco-switch-2-way-contactor","title":"Green Power Eco-Switch 2 Way Contactor – Grow Light Timer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo lights on one timer, switched by a contactor built for the start-up surge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGreen Power Eco-Switch 2 Way Contactor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, wall-mounted switching unit for a grow tent or small grow room: \u003cstrong\u003etwo switched UK sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eintegral 24-hour Grasslin timer\u003c\/strong\u003e in one tough metal case, on a moulded mains lead. Plug in up to two lighting ballasts or LED drivers, set the photoperiod on the timer, and the contactor does the heavy switching, so the inrush current of the lights never passes through a timer's contacts. The 2 way unit is rated for a total load of \u003cstrong\u003e2,000 W\u003c\/strong\u003e — two 1000W ballasts, or two 600W, 400W or 250W units. Green Power units are made in the UK under licence from Canatronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the timer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the contactor carries the switching load, not the timer contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegral 24-hour Grasslin timer\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is no separate plug-in timer to buy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo switched sockets, 2,000 W in total\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to two 1000W lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with HID ballasts and LED drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — both draw a surge at switch-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough metal case\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wall bracket and heavy-duty rubberised moulded plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e under licence from Canatronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBurnt-Out Timers and Lights That Stick On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow light ballasts and LED drivers draw a sharp spike of current the instant they switch on. Pushed through an ordinary plug-in timer every day, that surge pits and eventually welds the timer's contacts, and the lights either stick on or never come on. A broken light cycle is one of the quickest ways to stress plants in flower and stall growth. With a contactor between the timer and the lights, the timer only switches a small control circuit and the contactor takes the full load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFix the unit\u003c\/strong\u003e to a wall or board using its bracket, in a dry spot clear of water and spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug in your ballasts or LED drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — one per socket, no more than \u003cstrong\u003e2,000 W\u003c\/strong\u003e in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the light cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e on the 24-hour Grasslin timer: push in the segments for the hours the lights should be on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug the unit into a wall socket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Anything plugged into it, a fan included, switches on and off with the lights — keep always-on equipment on a separate supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e contactor with integral timer, 2 way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x switched UK sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e integral 24-hour Grasslin mechanical timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 W in total (2 x 1000W, or 2 x 250W-600W ballasts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/strong\u003e HID ballasts (HPS, MH, CMH) and LED drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupply:\u003c\/strong\u003e moulded mains lead with UK plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal, with wall-mounting bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK, under licence from Canatronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it work with LED grow lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. LED drivers draw an inrush current at switch-on just as HID ballasts do, so a contactor protects the timer either way. Keep the total load within 2,000 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I run two 1000W lights from it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes — the 2 way unit is rated for 2,000 W, which covers two 1000W ballasts. For more lights, step up to a 4, 6 or 8 way contactor or a contactor board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a separate timer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The 24-hour Grasslin timer is built in; set the on and off times on its dial and both sockets switch together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Green Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931120918794,"sku":"LGT-GRER-001-01","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/green-power-eco-switch-2-way-contactor-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792296116","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/green-power-eco-switch-2-way-contactor","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}