I have had very little experience with the Pulse Starts but what I do know is that they start faster, but restrikes are about the same, ....since that depends on the temp of the arc tube..!
there is one Mfr. that the 3 supply houses here seem determined to buy from and that would be Venture.... a practice that tends to keep the price higher IMO, and delivery times longer
I was also told that existing circuits could become overloaded when retrofitting with Pulse Starts, because of higher starting currents, so your breakers may be undersized !!
but aside from the special Lamps, Sockets, and Ballasts, they offer pretty much the same light output..
