{"product_id":"omega-metal-contactors","title":"Omega Metal Contactor 12 \u0026 16 Way Grow Light Switching","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSwitch 12 or 16 Lights Without Cooking a Timer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun 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 \u003cstrong\u003eUK-made\u003c\/strong\u003e units use \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-duty relays\u003c\/strong\u003e to isolate and control power flow, switching \u003cstrong\u003e12 or 16 grow lights\u003c\/strong\u003e on and off without tripping breakers or burning out a timer, and each carries \u003cstrong\u003e2 auxiliary sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e for fans or heaters. Both come fitted with a trusted \u003cstrong\u003eGrasslin timer\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003etough metal casing\u003c\/strong\u003e built for high-demand rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch 12 or 16 lights at once\u003c\/strong\u003e - the 12-way suits medium rooms, the 16-way larger spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe surge handling\u003c\/strong\u003e - heavy-duty relays manage the power spike when lights strike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 aux sockets included\u003c\/strong\u003e - run fans or heaters alongside the lighting cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrasslin timer fitted\u003c\/strong\u003e - reliable German timekeeping, set it and forget it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough metal casing\u003c\/strong\u003e - built for long-term durability in a working grow room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects your gear\u003c\/strong\u003e - taking the switching load off the timer extends fixture life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Do Plug-In Timers Fail on Multi-Light Rooms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e fix the unit in a safe, dry spot near your sockets, clear of water lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e plug each fixture into the labelled outlets - 12 or 16 depending on model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect auxiliaries:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the 2 aux sockets for fans, heaters or climate equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the timer:\u003c\/strong\u003e program the Grasslin timer to your cycle, typically 18\/6 in veg and 12\/12 in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun:\u003c\/strong\u003e from there the contactor handles switching automatically, every cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-way + 2 AUX and 16-way + 2 AUX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Outlets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 or 16 depending on model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary Sockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 on both models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grasslin timer fitted as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty relays rated for inrush current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK-made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial and high-demand grow rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Omega Contactor 12 way + 2 AUX","offer_id":53445764317450,"sku":null,"price":107.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Omega Contactor 16 way + 2 AUX","offer_id":53445764350218,"sku":null,"price":142.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Omega_Contactor_12_way_2_AUX.jpg?v=1785293053","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/omega-metal-contactors","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}