We've tested all the new 600W ballasts available on the market and found some surprising results.

Most of them claim to be “600W”, but what does this actually mean ? After months of testing and investigation we were shocked to discover that most of these new ballasts are not actually “600W” ballasts at all. Most of the ballasts sampled in our tests significantly under powered the lamp, leaving the end user with a sub-standard system.

Click the link above to download our full reports on the subject and see our power to light test calculator.

Introducing the new range of professional control units from Maxibright. We have built a reputation for quality and value for money, which is clearly reflected in the success of our original Maxiswitch range. The Maxiswitch Pro takes this quality to the next level at the most competative prices. When the range was designed, the focus was to put dedicated, top end components into a professional finished metal enclosure. And that's exactly what we have done, with no compromises. Like the majority of Maxibright products, these are assembled in the UK. We constantly follow a strict CE build standard using only the highest quality components.

The Maxiswitch Pro range is a professional heavy duty industrial lighting switch that offers unrivalled quality and reliability:

• Professional Grasslin timers
• Tried and tested GE (General Electric) heavy duty contactor
• Rubberised moulded plugs
• Hanging bracket
• Switchable sockets
• 4, 6 and 8 socket versions available. 2 way coming soon!

 Not sure why you need a Control Unit ? Have a look at our FAQ here

The Maxibright DigiLight is a compact digital ballast available in 400W and 600W. It's main features are:

• Soft start technology which prolongs lamp life
• Silent operation
• RF shielded
• Flying lead IEC connections
• Runs sodium and metal halide lamps
• Low start up current.

Maxibright's philosophy on product development and marketting is simple: quality at a good price with no gimmicks. There are plenty of myths and claims about digital lighting, some of them true some of them not. Have a look at this article on our FAQ page for more information.

Available from May 2010 onwards.