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GE F26TBX triple-tube CFL, frosted glass, 4-pin GX24q-3 base

GE

GE 97614 F26TBX/827/A/ECO 26 W 2700 K 1800 lm 4-pin CFL

SKU CH-JEPM-BYWYH

A 26 W triple-tube CFL delivers 1 800 lm of 2700 K light from a 4-pin GX24q-3 base

  • Warm 2700 K white light for cosy rooms
  • 1800 lumens brightens large spaces effectively
  • 26 W fluorescent replaces 100 W incandescent
  • Dimmable 4-pin CFL works with compatible ballasts
  • 82 CRI renders colours accurately indoors

Purpose and fit

The GE 97614 is a 26 W compact fluorescent plug-in lamp with a GX24q-3 four-pin base, built for commercial or residential downlights that accept plug-in CFLs. It suits fixtures where a frosted T4 triple-tube envelope and 2700 K warm-white output are specified. It is not for buyers who need a screw-base retrofit or a non-dimmable lamp.

Deciding specification

The single figure that determines compatibility is the GX24q-3 four-pin base; the ballast in the luminaire must match this pin-out and the 26 W rating. A mismatched base or wattage will prevent the lamp from striking. No other specification overrides this requirement.

Output and limits

The lamp delivers 1 800 lumens at a CRI of 82, roughly equivalent to a 100 W incandescent source while drawing 26 W. It is dimmable with a compatible ballast, so light levels can be reduced when full output is not required. It runs out of headroom in very cold starts or in enclosed fixtures not rated for CFL thermal loads.

Highlights

  • Warm 2700 K white light for cosy rooms
  • 1800 lumens brightens large spaces effectively
  • 26 W fluorescent replaces 100 W incandescent
  • Dimmable 4-pin CFL works with compatible ballasts
  • 82 CRI renders colours accurately indoors

Specifications

BrandGe Lighting

Questions about this item

How bright will the 1,800 lm output actually look in a typical fitting?

The bulb delivers 1,800 lumens at 2700 K, matching the light output of a traditional 100 W incandescent while drawing only 26 W.

What does the GX24q-3 4-pin base require from the fixture?

The GX24q-3 base plugs directly into a compatible electronic ballast; the lamp is ballast-dependent and will not operate on mains voltage alone.

Will the triple-tube T4 shape fit in my existing recessed housing?

The compact T4 triple-tube design measures to standard GX24q-3 dimensions, so it fits any fixture cut for that 4-pin base without adapter rings.

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