Sorry, all they showed was a schematic showing what I describe above. I have wanted to build one of these ever since the 1st of the year. I'll check around for relays.

they showed a cost of 200 bucks for 1 relay to turn on/off 2 1000w MH and a timer to switch the relay for 30 bucks...

So it sounds like the prices you guys researched or spent already is right on track...Now let me see if I can find the components from a less expensive source.

lw