Does removing the Ballast make my LED lights more efficient?
No. A ballast uses about 8-10 watts of energy and around 4 watts when the ballast is removed. Electronic ballasts regulate fluorescent lamps but no LEDs. Therefor removing the ballast will not allow your LED to consume less energy. Ballasts for LEDs are interested into the lamp itself and regulate power this way. The conversion of wattage must be used for LED lights and it can not be avoided.