GE 97611 F26DBX/830/ECO4P

The GE Ecolux® Biax® 97611 F26DBX/830/ECO4P Lamp is a high-efficiency, 26-watt plug-in compact fluorescent (CFL) tube engineered for standard commercial downlights, retail displays, and corporate facility management profiles. Delivering 1,710 initial lumens of soft 3000K warm white illumination, this T4 double-folded quad-tube lamp features an 82 CRI rating to perfectly replicate traditional incandescent lighting warmth. Outfitted with an industry-standard G24q-3 4-pin base and advanced low-mercury Ecolux technology, it provides an extended 20,000-hour rated average life when driven by appropriate rapid-start electronic control gear.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The GE Double Biax 97611 is a commercial-grade lighting solution specifically tuned for large recessed downlight housings, commercial office complexes, hospitality guest environments, and facility management maintenance sweeps. Delivering a soft 3000K warm white color distribution, it fosters an inviting ambient field while maintaining excellent visual fidelity (82 CRI) and a high 65 lumens-per-watt structural operating efficacy.

Critical Wiring and Square-Base Alignment Notice: This 26-watt lamp features a specialized **G24q-3 4-pin base configuration featuring a rigid square interlocking block**. It is engineered strictly for use with un-shunted electronic ballasts and is completely non-interchangeable with round-base triple-tube GX24q-series sockets or legacy 2-pin magnetic ballast lines. This module is fully approved for high-end dimming controls when combined with an appropriate electronic dimming ballast and features built-in End-of-Life (EOL) protection circuits to shut down safely during terminal gas depletion cycles.

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: GE Lighting (Current / Savant)
• Product Series Line: Ecolux® Biax® T4 Double Biax Series
• GE Order Code Catalog SKU: 97611
• Manufacturer Part Number Description: F26DBX/830/ECO4P
• UPC Barcode Number: 043168976114
• Core Technology: Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) — Double Tube Quad Layout
• Primary Industry ANSI Ballast Code: 60901-IEC-2562-2
• Operational Wattage: 26 Watts
• Nominal Lamp Operating Voltage: 105 Volts (Ballast Dependent)
• Initial Luminous Flux: 1,710 Lumens
• Mean Luminous Flux: 1,440 Lumens
• Nominal Efficacy: 65 Lumens per Watt (LPW)
• Color Temperature Configuration: 3000K Soft White
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 82
• Base Type Configuration: G24q-3 (Square 4-Pin Plug-In Array)
• Start Type Parameter: Rapid Start / Programmed Start Electronic Compatible
• Dimmable Status: Yes — requires appropriate electronic dimming ballast
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 6.40" Inches (162.6mm)
• Chassis Burn Position: Universal — Any Orientation Allowed
• Environmental Rating: TCLP Compliant (Low-Mercury Ecolux Formulation)
• Standard Wholesaler Case Pack: 50 units per box

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

Electronic Ballast Control Specifications

This 26W plug-in capsule operates strictly on matching high-frequency electronic ballast systems featuring integrated end-of-life (EOL) shutdown monitoring. Attempting to force a 4-pin G24q-3 lamp directly onto standard unballasted line voltage networks will bypass circuit safety blocks, causing instantaneous filament destruction and introducing an immediate short-circuit risk. 4-pin lamp minimum starting temperature is a direct function of the ballast; while standard electronic gear starts at 32°F (0°C), specialized cold-weather ballasts are available to push ignition limits lower for unconditioned environments.

Chassis Handling & Shatter Prevention

Because fluorescent tubes operate under sealed internal vacuums, the structural glass envelope may shatter and cause localized injuries if broken. Always turn off line feeds and allow fixtures to cool completely before servicing. Installers must physically insert or remove the lamp by firmly grasping only the rigid plastic neck portion of the lamp base assembly. Never exert leverage directly against the vertical glass loops, as twisting forces can breach the throat seals, causing sudden vacuum termination and loss of gaseous arc containment.

Mercury Stewardship and Environmental Disposal

Featuring GE's proprietary Ecolux construction, this lamp successfully satisfies federal Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test benchmarks due to its heavily reduced heavy-metal footprint. While highly optimized for green property maintenance and simplified environmental auditing, it still contains trace toxic mercury elements and must be managed via structured commercial bulk recycling channels during building retrofits rather than standard solid waste facilities.

Commercial Ballast Industry Cross-References

• Sylvania Quicktronic: CF26DD/E/830 (Order Code 20683)
• Philips Advance: PL-C 26W/830/4P / ALTO Series (Order Code 383158)
• Satco Lighting: S8343 (CF26DD/E/830)

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