GE 97635 F42TBX/835/A/ECO

GE 97635 F42TBX/835/A/ECO 4-Pin Triple Biax® Compact Fluorescent Lamp - 42W GX24q-4, 3500K, 3200 Initial Lumens, 12000hr Rated Life

The GE 97635 F42TBX/835/A/ECO is a GE 4-Pin Triple Biax® compact fluorescent lamp rated at 42W with a GX24q-4 base, 3500K color temperature, and 3200 initial lumens (2690 mean lumens) at CRI 82. It is rated for 12000 hours on standard start and 20000 hours on a 12-hour start cycle.

This lamp should be selected by matching the GE order code, wattage, base type, and color temperature to the existing lamp or fixture being replaced. See the cross-reference table below if you are currently using a different brand or an older GE part number.

Product Overview

GE’s Triple Biax® 4-pin compact fluorescent lamps use a 3-tube folded design on a GX24q base for use in dimmable and 3- or 4-wire electronic ballast fixtures. The ECO designation identifies GE’s current plug-in CFL product line, replacing earlier GE part numbers on a like-for-like basis.

Technical Specifications

Cross-Reference & Replacement Guide

Use this table to confirm the GE lamp above is the correct match if you are currently purchasing an equivalent lamp from another brand, or if you previously ordered this lamp under an older GE part number.

Cross-reference equivalents are provided by GE for general guidance; always confirm base type, wattage, and color temperature against the installed fixture before ordering.

Key Features

• 4-Pin Triple Biax® design compatible with dimmable and 3-/4-wire electronic ballast fixtures.
• 3500K color temperature at CRI 82 for consistent color rendering.
• High Color Rendering, TLCP Compliant, and EOL (end-of-life) Protection Plug-In rated.
• Direct cross-reference match to equivalent Generic, Osram/Sylvania, and Philips lamps (see below).

Compatible Applications

• Commercial recessed and downlight fixtures using GX24q 4-pin sockets
• Retail, office, and hospitality ambient lighting
• Fixtures with dimmable or 3-/4-wire electronic ballasts rated for Triple Biax lamps
• Maintenance replacement where GE order code 97635 or an equivalent cross-referenced lamp is specified

Before Ordering Verify

• Exact GE Order Code: Match GE 97635 to the existing lamp label or fixture documentation.
• Base Type: Confirm the fixture socket matches a GX24q-4 4-pin base.
• Ballast Compatibility: Confirm the fixture uses a dimmable or 3-/4-wire electronic ballast rated for 42W Triple Biax lamps — this lamp is not compatible with magnetic preheat ballasts.
• Color Temperature: Confirm 3500K matches the existing lamps in the fixture or space.
• Cross-Reference: If replacing a competitor lamp or an older GE part number, confirm the match using the Cross-Reference & Replacement Guide above.

Safety & Installation Guidelines

• Qualified Installation: Install and service only with power disconnected, following applicable electrical codes.
• Ballast Match: Operating this lamp on an incompatible ballast type can cause premature failure or fixture damage.
• Handling: Handle by the base; avoid flexing or twisting the glass tube assembly.
• Disposal: Fluorescent lamps contain mercury — dispose of per local regulations (www.lamprecycle.org).

Wholesale & Project Support

ADL Supply supports contractors, facility managers, maintenance departments, and commercial buyers with GE compact fluorescent lamp replacement identification, cross-brand matching, project quoting, and volume order support.

For volume pricing, availability, or help confirming the correct GE replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.