Not sure what you mean by that
Those bulbs were created to retrofit factory floor HPS lighting so they have a very specific ballast that runs them. But the ballast is common and cheap. They are intended for a variety of harsh environments. I have a portable one, not light, but portable.
It takes about 5 minutes to warm up fully, and then the light of a single 250 watt bulb will easily outshine 1000 watts of incandescent, and do it just like the sun. Without getting that hot, at least as compared to any other HID bulb.
If possible, visit a store with a couple burning and take a few pictures. The difference will be obvious. Especially for any pictures that have any depth, since the light will shine far deeper than any florescent.
