Great to hear Don and you're most welcome! 
Just as long as it's unplugged and cool to the touch you should be ok.
I have my capacitor mounted horizontally and the igniter mounted to the side of the pan and haven't had any problems yet. So, not to worry, it won't get THAT hot. But, if you're not going to add a fan into the mix, I wouldn't recommend using a top. Although the top isn't necessary, a little time and patience with a pair of tin snips , a drill (and various bits), a metal file (I highly recommend a small half moon), and some silicon caulk to attach the fan goes a long way to "prettying" it up.
Good luck Don!
Namaste, mess
btw: These are two different ballasts, but both are 250w'ers. The pic of the first is not finished yet, hence the unconnected ground wires and the ballast is located on the other side in front of the air holes. The second is operational.
Just as long as it's unplugged and cool to the touch you should be ok.
I have my capacitor mounted horizontally and the igniter mounted to the side of the pan and haven't had any problems yet. So, not to worry, it won't get THAT hot. But, if you're not going to add a fan into the mix, I wouldn't recommend using a top. Although the top isn't necessary, a little time and patience with a pair of tin snips , a drill (and various bits), a metal file (I highly recommend a small half moon), and some silicon caulk to attach the fan goes a long way to "prettying" it up.
Good luck Don!
Namaste, mess
btw: These are two different ballasts, but both are 250w'ers. The pic of the first is not finished yet, hence the unconnected ground wires and the ballast is located on the other side in front of the air holes. The second is operational.
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I was looking for a stock pot to make some chicken noodle soup and found them in the back of the cupboard. I had 5, 3 metal (2 w/handles one without) and 2 glass. (I LIKES my bread. 
