Fluorescent lights do not get as warm as their incandescent counterparts. Fluorescent lights never get hot, but a small amount of heat energy is created when keeping a fluorescent light on.

Do fluorescent lights get hot?

Fluorescent lights do not get as warm as their incandescent counterparts. Fluorescent lights never get hot, but a small amount of heat energy is created when keeping a fluorescent light on.

Is it normal for a ballast to get hot?

Ballasts usually run hot, about 140 degrees F, but if one is so hot that you can't keep your hands on it, it is likely the culprit. ... An overheating ballast can become hot enough to ignite combustible ceiling tiles or any other combustible it contacts.