GE 41298 F55BX/840

GE 41298 F55BX/840 – 55W | 4000K Cool White | 4,800 lm | 2G11 4-Pin

The GE 41298 F55BX/840 is a 55W 4000K Cool White Biax™ L 4-pin plug-in compact fluorescent lamp with a 2G11 cap, delivering 4,800 initial lumens, CRI 82, and 20,000-hour rated average life. The GE catalog lists this lamp as external starter required; it is not a self-ballasted lamp.

Quick Specs

• Brand: GE
• Product Code: 41298
• Product Description: F55BX/840
• Product Family: Biax™ L – 4 pin, external starter required
• Wattage: 55W
• Cap: 2G11 (4-pin)
• Reference Length: 535 mm
• Length with Cap Contact Pin: 541.8 mm
• Color Temperature: 4000K Cool White
• CRI Ra: 82
• Initial Lumens: 4,800 lm
• Rated Average Life: 20,000 hours
• Volts: 100
• Current I (A): 0.55
• EE Class: A
• Pack Quantity: 25
• Starter: External starter required (catalog heading)
• Dimming: Not listed in catalog

Product Overview

The GE 41298 F55BX/840 is a 55W 4000K Cool White Biax™ L lamp rated at 4,800 initial lumens with a CRI Ra of 82 and a rated average life of 20,000 hours. It has a 535 mm reference length and a 2G11 4-pin cap, and is catalogued by GE as a 4-pin lamp that requires an external starter. Lamp voltage is listed as 100 V at 0.55 A, EE class A.

Dimming operation is not listed in the GE catalog; do not install on a dimmer circuit unless the ballast manufacturer specifies compatibility. Use on HF gear only (catalog footnote).

Applications

• 2G11 4-pin fixtures – Fixtures built for 2G11 4-pin plug-in lamps. Confirm base, length, wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.
• Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Like-for-like replacement for 55W 2G11 lamps of the same length. 4000K (Cool White) matches the color temperature of the lamp being replaced when that lamp is also 4000K.

Replacing Your Current 2G11 Lamp?

• Base type – confirm 2G11: This lamp uses a 2G11 4-pin cap. Check your fixture socket; 2-pin and other 4-pin bases are not interchangeable.
• Length: Reference length 535 mm. Compare against the lamp you are replacing; 2G11 lamps of different wattage have different lengths.
• Ballast and starter: The catalog lists this lamp as external starter required. Confirm the control gear is rated for 55W 2G11 lamps. Use on HF gear only (catalog footnote).
• Color temperature – 4000K: Match the color temperature of the lamps you are replacing.
• Dimmable: Not listed in the catalog.

Ordering Information

• Brand: GE
• Product Code: 41298
• Product Description: F55BX/840
• Wattage / CCT: 55W / 4000K Cool White
• Cap: 2G11 (4-pin)
• Pack Quantity: 25. Contact ADL Supply for volume orders.

Compliance

• Catalog heading: Biax™ L – 4 pin, external starter required.
• Use on HF gear only (catalog footnote).
• This lamp contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations. Visit lamprecycle.org.

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

ADL Supply recommends confirming all specifications with the manufacturer product data sheet prior to installation.