Howard Metal Halide ballasts are designed and built to perform at the highest level in the industry. Each model design matches highly specialized steel annealing with high speed automated precision coil winding to provide the highest quality and most consistent product available. Best in Class UL Bench Temperature Ratings, 100% Rated Lamp Watts (100% ballast factor), Best in Class Efficiencies, and Vacuum Impregnation of Core and Coil. The proof is in the performance.