Omega Metal Contactor 12 & 16 Way Grow Light Switching

Switch 12 or 16 Lights Without Cooking a Timer

Run more than a couple of lights and a standard plug-in timer stops being adequate - it is not built for the heavy inrush current lights draw at switch-on. Omega Metal Contactors are built for the job. These UK-made units use heavy-duty relays to isolate and control power flow, switching 12 or 16 grow lights on and off without tripping breakers or burning out a timer, and each carries 2 auxiliary sockets for fans or heaters. Both come fitted with a trusted Grasslin timer in a tough metal casing built for high-demand rooms.

Key Benefits

• Switch 12 or 16 lights at once - the 12-way suits medium rooms, the 16-way larger spaces.
• Safe surge handling - heavy-duty relays manage the power spike when lights strike.
• 2 aux sockets included - run fans or heaters alongside the lighting cycle.
• Grasslin timer fitted - reliable German timekeeping, set it and forget it.
• Tough metal casing - built for long-term durability in a working grow room.
• Protects your gear - taking the switching load off the timer extends fixture life.

Why Do Plug-In Timers Fail on Multi-Light Rooms?

Grow lights draw a huge amount of power the instant they switch on. Standard plug-in timers are not built for that surge and can easily fail - or worse, become a fire risk. When a timer sticks you lose the photoperiod, and an interrupted dark period brings excessive stretch, stress and low yields. A contactor moves that load onto proper relays, so your schedule stays where you set it.

How to Use

• Mounting: fix the unit in a safe, dry spot near your sockets, clear of water lines.
• Connect lights: plug each fixture into the labelled outlets - 12 or 16 depending on model.
• Connect auxiliaries: use the 2 aux sockets for fans, heaters or climate equipment.
• Set the timer: program the Grasslin timer to your cycle, typically 18/6 in veg and 12/12 in flower.
• Run: from there the contactor handles switching automatically, every cycle.