good question brewercm... I know there are big differences between mag and ele with a new bulb but I didn't really consider that a ballast could actually die a slow death. After reading this post my assumption is that mag ballasts are more likely to degrade over time since they basically overrun the bulb which causes high heat. Not to mention that they are a fairly unsophisticated devices, but I have no data to support that claim. I also would like to know if it is also true with ele ballasts

keep up the good work alton, Im watching