Product Overview
Philips 38437-0 PL-T 18W/27/4P/ALTO Compact Fluorescent Lamp — 18W | 1,200 Lumens | 2700K Warm White | GX24q-2 4-Pin Base
The Philips 38437-0 PL-T 18W/27/4P/ALTO is a 18W triple-tube compact fluorescent lamp with a GX24q-2 4-pin base, producing 2700K Warm White light (1,200 initial lumens) with a color rendering index (CRI) of 82 and a rated average life of 12,000 hours. It is a plug-in lamp, not a screw-in bulb: it needs a fixture with a compatible ballast.
Power 18W Compact Fluorescent | Brightness 1,200 lm Initial lumens | Color Temp 2700K Warm White | CRI 82 | Interface GX24q-2 4-Pin Base | Rated Life 12,000 h Average rated |
ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
Plug-in compact fluorescent lamps like this one are used in recessed downlights, wall sconces, wall washers and other compact commercial fixtures in offices, hallways, healthcare, schools and retail spaces. Because the lamp is not self-ballasted, the fixture must contain a ballast that matches the lamp.
A 4-pin lamp has no built-in starter and is made to run on an electronic ballast, and some electronic ballasts can dim it. A 2-pin lamp of the same wattage has a different base and is not interchangeable, so match the base and pin count to your fixture.
2700K – Warm white - a soft, friendly light similar to a standard incandescent bulb.
Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand: Philips Lighting
- Product Name: Philips 38437-0 PL-T 18W/27/4P/ALTO
- Philips Order Code: 38437-0
- Lamp Type: Compact fluorescent, triple tube (PL-T)
- Lamp Wattage: 18W
- Color Temperature: 2700K, Warm White
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 82
- Initial Lumens: 1,200 lm
- Design Lumens (at 40% of life): 1,020 lm
- Rated Average Life: 12,000 hours
- Base: GX24q-2 (4-pin)
- Ballast: External electronic ballast required
- Case Quantity: 12 per case
Ballast & Fixture Compatibility
This 4-pin lamp needs an external electronic ballast rated for this wattage and lamp type; there is no built-in starter. Confirm the ballast is rated for a 18W PL-T lamp.
Equivalent Lamps & Cross-Reference
If you know this lamp by another brand's number, or need a replacement, use the numbers below. Confirm that the wattage, color temperature, and ballast type match your fixture before substituting, since ratings can differ between brands.
- Grainger Item Number: 1F382
- GE Equivalent: F18TBX/SPX27/A/4 (GE Part Number 34392)
- Sylvania (OSRAM) Equivalent: CF18DT/E/827 (Part Number 20760)
Before You Order – Verify
- Confirm the base: GX24q-2 (4-pin). Lamps of the same wattage with a different base or pin count will not fit the socket.
- Confirm the ballast is rated for a 18W lamp of this type (electronic).
- Confirm the length of the lamp you are replacing and the clearance in the fixture.
- Confirm 2700K matches the lamps already installed before partial re-lamping.
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