The Black Box range of lighting contactors offers professional quality performance and flexibility. Available in 2 ,4, 6 and 8 way options, each contactor will power multiple 600W lights. E.g. a 4 way Black Box will power 4 x 600W ballasts etc.
For even more control, each socket has its own power switch. With the ability to turn on/off independently you can leave your ballast plugged in, without having to unplug anything from the Black Box.
Which Black Box is right for you?
As a rule of thumb, you should always match the switching load to the Black Box with the same amps rating. For example, 2 x 1000w Sodium power packs = 10Amps running current (switching load) so a 13Amp Black Box control unit should be selected.
General running currents are:
| 250W | 1.25A |
| 400W | 2.13A |
| 600W | 2.89A |
| 1000W | 5A |
Quick guide:
| Ballast | 250W | 400W | 600W | 1000W |
| Black Box 2 way 13A (3kW) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Black Box 4 way 26A (6kW) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Black Box 6 way 26A (6kW) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Black Box 8 way 26A (6kW) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 |