{"product_id":"omega-widow-2-timer-relay-contactors","title":"Omega - Widow Timer \u0026 Relay Contactors","description":"```html\n\u003csection class=\"gh-product-listing\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOmega Widow Timer \u0026amp; Relay Contactors — Professional-Grade Light Control Without the Premium Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growers running multiple HID lights who need reliable power control and timer protection\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\nIf you're running multiple high-powered lights, a contactor isn't optional — it's insurance. The Omega Widow range does the job properly without overheating or failing when you need it most. Professional-grade performance at a sensible cost, assembled right here in the UK.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega Widow Contactor is the intelligent switchboard between your power supply and your HID lighting system. Available in 2, 4, 6, and 8-way configurations, it gives you complete control over multiple fixtures whilst protecting your timer from the electrical surges that come with firing high-wattage lamps. Built from premium components and assembled in the UK, these heavy-duty relay contactors have been trusted in the hydroponic industry for years — and they'll run reliably day in, day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you actually need a contactor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing: if you plug a ballast or heater straight into a standard timer, you're asking for trouble. When multiple HID lamps fire simultaneously, the surge in electrical draw will arc out your timer's pins, leaving your lights permanently on (or off). You don't find out until your crop's already stressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contactor moves the heavy lifting off your timer. Your timer activates the contactor instead, which then switches the mains power to your ballasts. Your timer stays safe. Your lights come on and off when they should. No surges, no failures, no crop damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omega Widow sits firmly in the \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional mid-tier\u003c\/strong\u003e for contactor performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium components and UK assembly — not cheap plastic contactors that overheat and fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber-moulded plugs that actually survive real use (not brittle plastic that snaps off)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable sockets for flexible control without rewiring your entire setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal heat sync design stays cool under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel housing with hanging bracket for straightforward installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional-grade timer that doesn't drift like budget models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to budget alternatives, you're getting reliability. Compared to premium brands, you're cutting out unnecessary markup. This is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour timer plugs into the wall as normal. One contactor socket connects to your timer input. The other connects directly to the mains. Your ballasts, heaters, or pumps plug into the contactor's switchable sockets. When your timer triggers, it activates the contactor — which then powers your equipment directly from the wall, bypassing the timer altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-light systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 4, 6, and 8-way versions let you run multiple HID fixtures from a single timer without stress. Each socket is independently switchable, so you can organise your grow room tidy with everything plugged in and labelled in one place. No cable sprawl across the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to plug in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBallasts, heaters, circulation fans, and pumps all work perfectly. Anything drawing significant current needs to go through the contactor, not your timer. The whole point is protecting your timer from heavy electrical loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBy moving high-wattage switching off your timer, you're eliminating the risk of arcing, pin failure, and permanent on\/off states. Your light cycle stays consistent. Your plants stay on schedule. Your equipment stays safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way, 4-way, 6-way, and 8-way socket options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium-grade relay contactors, professional agricultural-grade timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber-moulded (heavy-duty), designed for continuous use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSockets:\u003c\/strong\u003e All independently switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel construction with minimal heat sync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes hanging bracket for wall or pole mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK-manufactured from premium components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimer accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional-grade mechanism, precise and consistent (no drift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers running 2+ HID lights who've learned the hard way that timers need protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional and semi-professional setups where downtime costs money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants all their high-wattage equipment plugged in safely and tidily in one place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers tired of extension leads, power cubes, and messy cable management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose upgrading from budget contactors that overheat or fail under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contactor isn't fancy — it's fundamental safety and reliability. The Omega Widow does the job properly without overheating, arcing, or failing when you need it. Professional-grade performance, UK-built, assembled from components that actually last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running multiple HID lights and don't have a contactor yet, good time to sort it. If you're replacing a budget unit that's started acting up, this is worth picking up while stock lasts. Does exactly what it should, day in, day out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n```","brand":"OMEGA","offers":[{"title":"2 Way","offer_id":47916533547178,"sku":"113061","price":64.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Way","offer_id":47916533579946,"sku":"113062","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Way","offer_id":47916533612714,"sku":"113063","price":71.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Way","offer_id":47916533645482,"sku":"113064","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/5540\/5400\/files\/113061_-_2_way_a85bc6c6-8c12-4ba1-b92b-e370dbb4006f.jpg?v=1769195462","url":"https:\/\/growershouse.co.uk\/products\/omega-widow-2-timer-relay-contactors","provider":"Growers House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}