Works with remote control switches. High quality ballast.
If you use remote controlled switches like X-10.  You will find other brands of Full Spectrum lighting tend to use a more efficient ballast.  That doesn't make them better.  When you use X-10 switches there is a slight energy leak through like 1/4 watt of power.  With other brand bulbs the ballast tries to be super efficient and attempt to light up the light, which results in the light flickering to no end after you shut off the light.  It will eventually stop as the gas inside is no longer excited.<br /><br />This product puts out good quality light.  I've used them for years for just around the house.<br /><br />--- Update<br />They have a new factory making their product.  The old factory had a Hex shaped ballast.  The new ones have a Round base as the one in the picture now.  They don't work with X-10 switches anymore as they moved to the fast start efficient base.  It flickers a bunch when turned off when plugged into a X-10 controller.
Rating: 5 stars