I'm going to have words with my co-worker, electrician by trade. When I said industrial grade I was meaning its ugly and a simple TAR ballast (non electronic). I did find this quote off the ICECAP website. I'm not sure if this is illegal to post but I kept the copyright on it.
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IceCap has chosen to "overdrive" the metal halide bulb to generate more light. There are those who believe that the IceCap approach will shorten the usable life of a metal halide bulb, although IceCap argues that it does not. I have begun a long-term study that should answer the question in a few months. In the meantime, the hobbyist seeking maximum light will find that the IceCap produces more light. We will have to wait a few months to see whether there is any cost in longevity.
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