Product Overview
GE 48861 F57QBX827A4P/EOL – 57W | 2700K Soft White | 4,300 lm | GX24q-5 4-Pin
The GE 48861 F57QBX827A4P/EOL is a 57W 2700K Soft White 4-pin plug-in compact fluorescent lamp (4-Pin High Output Biax®) delivering 4,300 initial lumens, CRI 82, GX24q-5 4-pin base, and 17,000-hour rated life. It is a plug-in lamp, not a self-ballasted lamp, and requires a compatible external 4-pin CFL ballast.
Wattage 57W CFL | Color Temp 2700K Soft White | Lumens 4,300 lm Initial lm | Rated Life 17,000 Hours | Base Type GX24q-5 4-Pin |
Quick Specs
- Brand: GE
- Order Code: 48861
- GE Description: F57QBX827A4P/EOL
- UPC: 43168488617
- Product Family: 4-Pin High Output Biax®
- Wattage: 57W
- Base: GX24q-5 (4-pin)
- Length: 7.1 in
- Color Temperature: 2700K Soft White
- CRI: 82
- Initial Lumens: 4,300 lm
- Mean Lumens: 3,700
- Rated Life: 17,000 hours (20,000 hours at 12 hrs)
- Lamp Type: Plug-in CFL — not self-ballasted
Product Overview
The GE 48861 F57QBX827A4P/EOL is a 57W 2700K Soft White 4-Pin High Output Biax® plug-in CFL rated at 4,300 initial lumens (3,700 mean lumens), CRI 82, with a 17,000-hour rated life. It uses a GX24q-5 4-pin base and runs on a compatible external 4-pin CFL ballast.
Applications
- GX24q-5 4-pin fixtures – Fixtures built for GX24q-5 4-pin plug-in CFLs. Confirm base, wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.
- Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Like-for-like replacement for 57W GX24q-5 lamps. Match the color temperature of the lamp being replaced.
Replacing Your Current 4-Pin CFL?
- Base type – confirm 4-pin: This lamp uses a GX24q-5 4-pin base. 2-pin and 4-pin lamps are not interchangeable, and 4-pin bases differ by wattage. Check your fixture socket.
- Ballast: Plug-in lamp — requires a compatible external 4-pin CFL ballast rated for 57W and a GX24q-5 lamp.
- Wattage and length – 57W, 7.1 in: Confirm your ballast and fixture are rated for 57W and that the lamp length fits.
- Color temperature – 2700K: Match the color temperature of the lamps you are replacing.
- Dimming: Depends on the ballast. Check the ballast manufacturer’s specifications if you need to dim.
- Cross-reference: Generic CFM57W/GX24q/827; Osram/Sylvania CF57DT/E/IN/827.
Safety & Disposal
- This lamp contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations. Visit lamprecycle.org.
- Handle by the plastic base only. The lamp may shatter and cause injury if broken.
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.
