Why Yellow An electronic ballast contains an electronic inverter that generates power at a frequency that is usually above 20kHz. The power line (or mains) power comes into the ballast, it is usually converted into DC power and then the inverter takes the DC power and converts it to power at a frequency above 20kHz. The main reason for using an electronic ballast is that fluorescent lamps operate more efficiently (about 10%) when operated at frequencies above 20kHz than they do at power line (mains) frequencies. Secondary reasons for using electronic ballasts are that they are smaller and lighter than electromagnetic ballasts and they can be easily dimmed. You'll never get completely rid of the condensation spot. I have come around halides where the spot does not even move at all. Ever, no matter what position you burn them.