Recessed Can Fixture Question

[lyle11]

I have 2 recessed can light fixtures in the ceiling in one room. Whether I use an LED bulb or a incandescent bulb in one recessed can it goes out after 5 minutes then comes on after a couple minutes and the cycle repeats itself. After checking the simple stuff, I figured it must be a failing ballast.

I pulled the can out and in the electric connection box that the can is wired to I see a ballast or some type of resistor protruding from the connection box. When the light goes out, the ballast is too hot to touch.

My question are:

1.) I am using LED fixtures designed specifically to replace the original bulb. Do I actually need this ballast with a modern LED fixture or can I bypass it?

2.) If I need to replace the ballast, any idea what I need (other than to remove the old one and take it to the store)? Just a quick check online of “big box” stores I don’t see much.

3.) Any idea where I would buy this if it is needed? Maybe one of those places that sells resistors and electric components?

Thanks

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[redfin]

I cant see the entire picture , but , the modern screw in led light bulb does not usually require a separate ballast , just as the modern screw in florescent bulb does not. They are self contained so to speak.

[Steve Butram]

Can lights have an overheat protection device built in. You may want to check with your local electrical supplier to get a replacement

[lyle11]

The picture is only of the right side of the connection box intended to show a black appendage about 1 1/2” long. Kind of hard to see. I’ll remove the old one and see if there is an electric supply place locally. Not hard to replace if I can find replacement.

Thanks for the replies.

[lyle11]

Based on Steve’s comment, I assume that because of the contained design heat can build up thus there is the overheat protection. One other point that may be relevant. The LED fixture screws into the can socket but there are long wires attached so that the actual LED light itself is quite shallow and is positioned at the lowest point in the recessed can with the upper 2/3 of the can empty in an uninsulated ceiling. I would think this would help dissipate heat as opposed to a bulb deeply positioned in the can. I want to be safe and do it right. I guess I can call the manufacturer FEIT and see what they say. There might still be some kind of overheat protection already built into the fixture.
Thanks

[lyle11]

I guess I should have done this first. I called the LED fixture manufacturer and they told me a ballast is not required so I can elimate it. Thanks again.