{"product_id":"loadstar-timer","title":"Loadstar - Timer","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoadstar Heavy-Duty Lighting Controller | Professional Grow Room Timer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake full control of your indoor garden with the Loadstar Heavy-Duty Lighting Controller. Specifically engineered for the rigorous demands of hydroponics and high-intensity gardening, this is not your average hardware store timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Choose Loadstar?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard plug-in timers often fail under the \"inrush current\" of powerful ballasts, leading to fused pins or dangerous \"welding shut.\" The Loadstar is built with internal heavy-duty components designed to absorb these surges, ensuring your light cycle remains precise and your equipment stays safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Contactor Required: Designed to handle high inductive loads directly—save money and space by eliminating the need for extra contactors or relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandles Massive Power: Safely manages high-wattage HID systems, including 600W and 1000W ballasts (HPS or Metal Halide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFail-Safe Reliability: Built-in protection prevents the timer from welding shut, protecting your plants from accidental 24-hour light exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Timing: Easy-to-set manual segments allow for 15-minute switching increments, perfect for vegetative or flowering cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug-and-Play: Simple 13A plug-and-socket design for immediate use with any standard UK mains outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature Detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Load Up to 1000W HID (Inductive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching 15-Minute Segments (96 per day)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility HPS, MH, LED, and CMH Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety High-Inrush Current Resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePro-Grower Tip: Always ensure your total wattage does not exceed the rated capacity of your wall socket. The Loadstar is the industry standard for single-light setups where reliability is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary: Hydroponic timer, grow room controller, ballast timer, heavy duty plug-in timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem-Solving: Timer won't weld shut, high inrush current protection, no-contactor lighting control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem: 600w HPS light kit, 1000w grow light setup, indoor tent ventilation timer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Flag Horticulture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53674700374362,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/9861\/4106\/files\/s-l1600_7d059eb5-35a2-4339-996f-ff32118a4c5a.webp?v=1771947576","url":"https:\/\/blackflaghorticulture.com\/pl\/products\/loadstar-timer","provider":"Black Flag Horticulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}