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HYDROFARM MLC-4X 4-Light HID Controller, White

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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Color White
Brand Hydrofarm
Power Source Corded Electric
Light Color White
Theme Environmental
Style Modern
Number of Light Sources 4
Wattage 4000.00
Number of Items 1
Item Dimensions LxWxH 9.5 x 10.63 x 7.63 inches

About this item

  • Built in time clock
  • Controls up to four HID lights
  • Outlets are controlled by one 120 volt trigger cable
  • For automated growing

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4.8 4.8
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4.3 4.3
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Hydro farm mlc-4x master lighting controller is the best device for controlled to four HID lights from one time-clock or controller. You run 30 amp, 120 240V power into the MLC 4, & All the outlets are controlled by one 120V trigger cable. You can plug the trigger cable into a standard 24 hour timer, environmental controller or one of the cap HLC series of Garden & lighting protection devices.

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Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality, ease of installation, and value of the string light. For example, they mention it works great, is reliable, and is well worth the money. That said, they say it's easy to wire and that it'll operate trouble free.

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12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the string light. They mention that it's easy to install, easy to wire, and works great. Some say that it has been running for 2 months with no issues.

"...They are all easy to set up and work perfectly (one has been on for years). Remember to periodically tighten up the connections." Read more

"Its been running for 2 months with no issues...." Read more

"Not great, lasted about 3 months before one of the outlets melted, then the whole box started smoking...." Read more

"Wonderful product" Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the string light. They mention that it's a reliable, solid product that is well worth the money.

"...Incredible product and well worth the money." Read more

"...I was wrong. Very well packaged. The build quality is great and the design is good too. Installation was a breeze...." Read more

"...Just something to be aware of. The over quality of the product is high but it is not the item pictured...." Read more

"...But the relays are robust, as is the control circuitry." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the string light to be easy. They mention that it is easy to mount, wire, and operate.

"...They are all easy to set up and work perfectly (one has been on for years). Remember to periodically tighten up the connections." Read more

"...The build quality is great and the design is good too. Installation was a breeze...." Read more

"Uses less Amps than the Titan controllers. Very easy to install" Read more

"...Has clear instructions on installation and set up. It really allows you to run 4k watts of lights on 30amps, for me that is worth a lot...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the string light. They say it's the best value for money when it comes to power boxes and lighting controllers.

"...I have 2 of the 8 light controllers and these are by far the best value for money when it comes to power boxes...." Read more

"...Incredible product and well worth the money." Read more

"...Great deal for the price time will tell if it last but dont buy this thinking it has a built in clock or based on the pic." Read more

"This item is a darn good deal. Its light weight yet has all the best relays in it. Has wall mounts already attached to the box for easy mounting...." Read more

Wires melted internally
1 Star
Wires melted internally
Ran for a while than burnt the wires inside and almost caught fire.
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Top reviews from the United States

The Allens
5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable solid product
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016
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Works as advertised. I would buy again. I have 2 of the 8 light controllers and these are by far the best value for money when it comes to power boxes. They are all easy to set up and work perfectly (one has been on for years). Remember to periodically tighten up the connections.
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John S
5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly as advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
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Beyond satisfied with this set up. I have a shed that's only wired for 20 amps, however it happens to be close to an RV pedestal with a 30A connection at 120v. I simply grabbed a 30A RV cable, cut the female end off and stripped the wire and wired it into this bad boy. This isn't something you can just wire into a breaker, with this product you can tap into an RV pedestal or even a dryer outlet. But only if you know what you're doing!

With this product, I can have either 4 600w set ups or 3 600w and 1 1000w set ups at 120v and have them all turn on/off in unison. Incredible product and well worth the money.
2 people found this helpful
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Aaron
1.0 out of 5 stars dangerous
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020
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Not great, lasted about 3 months before one of the outlets melted, then the whole box started smoking. Glad I noticed it before I burnt my barn down...
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mike w
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well. Doesn’t have a timer built in nor would you want it too. More things to go wrong.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
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Still working great almost 4 years later.

Update: today it failed. Got 4 years and some months out of it.
Picture speaks for itself
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WiZ
5.0 out of 5 stars The build quality is great and the design is good too
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
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Very impressed. Thought it was gonna be a cheap titan knock off. I was wrong. Very well packaged. The build quality is great and the design is good too. Installation was a breeze. Make sure you either install this outside your room or cover the light at the bottom that comes on when it's in use. Next room will get this brand. For the price you can't beat it.
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Mr & Mrs Clement
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
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Uses less Amps than the Titan controllers. Very easy to install
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John Doe
2.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but dropped in shipping my guess
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2017
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It arrived with a cracked outlet
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Fishing_4_real
3.0 out of 5 stars So I was super excited to get this light controller and I noticed ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017
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So I was super excited to get this light controller and I noticed in the description it said built in clock. Well this does not have a built in clock and you will need to pair it with some other type of timer to control your on off cycles. Just something to be aware of. The over quality of the product is high but it is not the item pictured. Great deal for the price time will tell if it last but dont buy this thinking it has a built in clock or based on the pic.
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G. Rower
5.0 out of 5 stars Client satisfait
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2020
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Fonctionne sans problèmes depuis longtemps
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Skinny
5.0 out of 5 stars Good value
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2019
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Great deal great quality
Solid panel
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Bassman
1.0 out of 5 stars Almost burnt my shed down
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2023
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I always ran the unit at half capacity .. and it still almost started a fire .. Stat away from this one
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Bassman
1.0 out of 5 stars Almost burnt my shed down
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2023
I always ran the unit at half capacity .. and it still almost started a fire .. Stat away from this one
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ella buote
1.0 out of 5 stars Junk Caught Fire!
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2019
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Yah.. Dont buy this one... I purchased 2.. one at my local hydro shop and this one.. The one from the hydro shop still going strong.. This one is dead.... burnt to a crisp.
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Rene Fournier
1.0 out of 5 stars Something that’s good more than 3month !
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2019
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Piece a junk, Danger to burne your house. Only use 3 months and it burne out . Zero stars
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