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GE plug-in CFL bulb, T4 spiral, 4-pin GX24Q-4 base, warm white

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GE Plug-In CFL Bulb 42 W 3000 K 2690 lm 17000 hr

SKU CH-1FHH-5PP98

A 42 W plug-in CFL delivers 2690 lm of 3000 K warm white light with a 17000-hour rated life and dimmable operation

  • Warm white light at 3000 K colour temperature
  • High 2690 lumen output for bright illumination
  • Long 17000 hour rated life reduces replacements
  • Dimmable operation compatible with suitable ballasts
  • Good 82.0 CRI renders colours accurately

GE Plug-In CFL Bulb 42 W 3000 K

This GE Plug-In CFL bulb delivers 2690 lumens of warm white light at 3000 K. It uses 42 watts and carries a rated life of 17000 hours. The compact fluorescent design fits general-purpose fixtures requiring a T4 shape and 4-pin GX24Q-4 base. A CRI of 82.0 supports accurate colour rendering for everyday tasks.

Check fixture ballast and dimmer compatibility

The bulb is ballast dependent and requires a compatible electronic ballast for the GX24Q-4 base. Verify the existing ballast supports 42 W T4 lamps before installation. Dimming function works only with ballasts and dimmers rated for compact fluorescent preheat start types. Mismatched components can cause flicker or reduced lamp life.

Replaces 42 W plug-in CFL lamps

This lamp directly replaces existing 42 W plug-in CFL bulbs with the same GX24Q-4 base and T4 form factor. The upgrade is worthwhile when the current lamp has reached its rated hour limit or shows colour shift. It maintains the same warm white appearance and lumen output for consistent lighting quality. Buyers needing higher output or a different colour temperature should select another model.

Highlights

  • Warm white light at 3000 K colour temperature
  • High 2690 lumen output for bright illumination
  • Long 17000 hour rated life reduces replacements
  • Dimmable operation compatible with suitable ballasts
  • Good 82.0 CRI renders colours accurately

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the GE 42 W plug-in CFL include a ballast or do I need to buy one separately?

The bulb is ballast dependent and requires a compatible external ballast; the package contains only the lamp itself.

How do I choose between the 3000 K and the 3999 K colour options for this model?

This specific bulb is rated at 3000 K warm white; the 3999 K figure is simply the upper limit of the warm-white range, not a separate version.

Will the rated 2690 lumens be the actual brightness once the lamp is installed in a fixture?

The 2690 lm rating is the initial output under standard test conditions; real-world brightness can vary with ballast, fixture optics and ambient temperature.

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