Pulse Start vs. Metal Halide is truly a difference of ballasts. Traditional probe-start metal halide lamps do not use an igniter and require three electrical contacts to ignite the gas and remain lit. Newer pulse-start metal halide lamps use only two contacts and use an igniter located inside
the ballast pod. The benefits are numerous.
- Longer Life – Up to 50% longer life reducing maintenance & replacement cost
- Higher Efficacy – As much as 24% more lumens per watt saving energy and money
- Rapid Restrike Time – Less than half the time to re-light when shut down
- Better Color Rendition – Superior and more stable color rendering as lamps age
- Less Color Variance – Lamps throughout the area appear to be the same color
- Quick Startup – Full brightness in 2 to 4 minutes instead of 5 to 10 minutes
- Superior Lumen Maintenance – About 14% less lumen depreciation means more light
