What's a Maxiswitch good for?

Do I really need this?

http://www.greenshorticulture.co.uk/Grow-Lights-182/Accessories-287/Maxiswitch-2-Way-Light-Controller-10A--888.asp

Or is it just a gadget for those who shit $$. This is my first grow. Will any normal switch do fine?

ive never seen one of them up close. but that looks like a good investment for uk residents. Hid lights require a heavy load to be switched on and off. those cheap timers you get from like home depot just dont hold up. that one looks like a pretty good switch.
another way is to use the home depot timer to control the coil of a lighting contactor which i would just make. and basically it would do the same thing as that one your asking about.

There is no home depot where I am anyway. I meant is it worth it compared to something like that:http://www.growland-hydroponics.com/Legrand-Omnirex-Timer

It's almost $50 cheaper...

petrushka said:

Do I really need this?

http://www.greenshorticulture.co.uk/Grow-Lights-182/Accessories-287/Maxiswitch-2-Way-Light-Controller-10A--888.asp

Or is it just a gadget for those who shit $$. This is my first grow. Will any normal switch do fine?

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yes you need that to stick up your arse gayboy and why give repp when you dont intend to appreciate help or advice then turn and say i dont deserve it (W.T.F.)????????.
and a repp from a newbie from you only gives me 1 point so whats the big deal.
just remember who helps who on this site.
LUDACRIS.