Yet another ballast question, maybe different this time

RustyRatRod said

Did you use a VOM on the ballasts to determine they are bad? Getting red hot is normal.

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I haven't started looking yet. I had to winch it back into the garage. After that, I left it for when I have some idea where to start. I know hot is normal, but I question is red hot, and smoking normal?