Ballast temperature

I have a 150w hps remote ballast that I assembled from the 20$ econolight. I'm noticing my ballast box gets quite hot after my light has been on for several hours.

I'm wondering if this is normal? I think i remember hearing that excessive ballast temperature will lead to it wearing out prematurely.

Can anyone reassure me that everything is going to be fine? I have my electrical components i.e., transformer, igniter, ballast inside of a metal 4" junction box

normally you cant hold your hand on em without getting burned after an hour or so of being on... hope that helps.. they get hot.

tokinman said:

normally you cant hold your hand on em without getting burned after an hour or so of being on... hope that helps.. they get hot.

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my econo; 150's were held in place with plywood and yeah they got very hott! if you cant get some air blowing on them especially!


Peace