{"product_id":"omega-mdf-lighting-timer-boards-with-fan-sockets","title":"Omega MDF Lighting Timer Boards with Fan Sockets","description":"```html\n\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOmega MDF Lighting Timer Boards with Fan Sockets — Professional Contactor Control at Sensible Money\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growers running multiple HID or LED lights who want safe, centralised power management without the premium price tag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"gh-our-thoughts\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Our thoughts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is industrial-grade electrical control dressed up in accessible pricing. Same Grasslin timer and 40-amp contactor tech you'd find in boards costing twice as much, but Omega's kept the cost honest. One we recommend constantly for growers stepping up from single-light setups to multi-light rooms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn Omega MDF Lighting Timer Board is a \u003cstrong\u003ewall-mounted contactor control system\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to safely manage multiple grow lights and keep your extraction running 24\/7. Built around a professional-grade Grasslin mechanical timer and industrial contactors, it eliminates the chaos of extension leads and power cubes, giving you one centralised hub where every plug, every circuit, and every switch sits exactly where you need it. Whether you're powering four lights or a full eight-light setup, these boards handle the load properly — no power surges, no blown fuses, no guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmega sits in the \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional-affordable tier\u003c\/strong\u003e of contactor timer boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame core components as premium brands — Grasslin timer, 40-amp contactor — at significantly lower cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDF backing keeps the price accessible without compromising safety or performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 4, 6, 8-way, 12-way, 16-way, and 24-way configurations — scalable for any room size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit-circuit design (timed lights + constant-power fans) solves the real problem of managing different equipment lifecycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: you're getting the electrical protection and timer reliability of professional boards at a price that doesn't require a second mortgage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation and operation break down simply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall mounting and setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe board wall-mounts near your grow space. Plug your lights into the timed sockets, your fans and extraction into the constant-power (aux) sockets, and set your light cycle using the Grasslin timer. That's it. Individual on\/off switches on each socket let you control equipment independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight cycle management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 24-hour Grasslin timer operates in 15-minute increments, giving you precise control over your photoperiod. Set it once and it repeats daily — no manual switching, no human error, no light-burn risk from accidental switches left in the wrong position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFan and extraction control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFan sockets remain live 24\/7, independent of the timer. Your extraction, intake, and climate control run continuously while your lights follow your programmed schedule. This separation of circuits is deliberate — it's how professional rooms work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 40-amp contactor handles the switching load that would kill a standard domestic timer or extension lead. No power surges, no relay chatter, no risk of tripping. The board comes with its own breaker fuse for added protection. Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-way, 6-way, 8-way, 12-way, 16-way, and 24-way models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Model-dependent — ranges from 4 lights through to 24 lights per board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan\/auxiliary sockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4 constant-power sockets (model dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-hour Grasslin mechanical timer with 15-minute increment control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContactor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-amp industrial-grade contactor for safe switching of high electrical loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaker protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40A breaker fuse included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid MDF, wall-mounted installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each socket handles up to 600W per circuit (model specifications vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE marked, built to professional safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers stepping up from single-light setups to 4+ light operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone running HID, CMH, or high-output LED systems who wants professional-grade control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooms where centralised power management matters — safety, tidiness, and ease of use all at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious growers who refuse to compromise on electrical protection or timer reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional and semi-professional operations where equipment reliability is non-negotiable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly suited to growers tired of juggling extension leads, worried about power surges, or simply wanting their grow room to look and operate like it's been thought through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is proper electrical control for multi-light operations without the proper-price tag. The Grasslin timer and contactor tech is identical to boards costing significantly more — Omega's just refused to inflate the price because of the brand name or plastic housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running four lights or more and managing them with domestic timers or extension leads, this is a genuinely smart upgrade. Safe, reliable, and built to work day in, day out. Good time to buy while clearance stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n```","brand":"OMEGA","offers":[{"title":"6 Way + 4 Aux","offer_id":47916541149354,"sku":"50004","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Way","offer_id":47916541182122,"sku":"50001","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 Way","offer_id":47916541214890,"sku":"50002","price":107.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Way + 4 Aux + 1 Heater","offer_id":47916541247658,"sku":"50005","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Way + 8 Aux + MCB","offer_id":47916541280426,"sku":"50006","price":259.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"24 Way + 4 Aux","offer_id":47916541313194,"sku":"50007","price":175.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"26 Way + 2 Aux","offer_id":47916541345962,"sku":"50008","price":159.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/5540\/5400\/files\/9667_9953bf9b-b848-44ca-a7aa-1357d59fb481.jpg?v=1769195685","url":"https:\/\/growershouse.co.uk\/products\/omega-mdf-lighting-timer-boards-with-fan-sockets","provider":"Growers House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}