Cool ballast??? why?

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by BCOrchidGuy

Bump, I'm still hoping someone can tell me why my ballast is so much cooler.

Doug

As far as I know the heat is caused by the amount of current the bulb is drawing. Therefore if the new bulb draws less, the ballast will be cooler.

BTW I am a Red Green fan, and I have always heard him say "If it ain't broke, you are not trying" I'll watch another episode of the many I have on tape just to check.