Product Overview
GE 48867 F70QBX/835/A/4P/EOL 70W Quad Biax Q/E CFL - 3500K GX24q-6 4-Pin 5200lm
Product Details
- CRI: 82
- Rated Avg. Life: 12,000 hours (EOL version) / 17,000-20,000 hours (Ecolux version)
- Initial Lumens: 5,200 lm
- Mean Lumens: 4,470 lm
- LPW (Lumens per Watt): 74
- GE Order Code: 48867
- MOL: 8.2" (208.3mm)
- Diameter: 2.3" (58.3mm) max
- UPC Code: 043168488679 (corrected)
- 4-Pin Base: GX24q-6 Plug-in
- Color Temperature: 3500K (Natural White)
- Incandescent Equivalent: 250W
- LEED-EB MR Credit: 56 pg Hg per mean lumen hour
- Case Quantity: 10 per case
- GTIN: 10043168488676
⚠️ UPC Correction
Previous UPC 043168488662 was incorrect.
Correct UPC: 043168488679
Please update inventory systems to prevent ordering errors.
Additional Benefits
- Same light output in any burning position (universal operation)
- Fits inside most luminaires
- Up to 80% energy savings vs 250W incandescent
- Lasts 12x longer than most standard incandescent lamps
- High colour rendering index — Ra = 82
- Dimmable with appropriate dimming ballast
- End-of-Life protection
- Amalgam Technology for stable output across temperatures
- Minimum Starting Temperature: -20°C
- Lamp Wattage: 70W
- Voltage: 120/175V system
- Current: 0.32A
- Crest Factor (MAX): 1.7
- Supply Current Frequency: 20,000 Hz
Used In Many Applications
- High Bay Industrial Lighting
- Arena/Sports Facility Lighting
- Canopy Lighting Outdoor
- General Lighting Big Box Retail Ceiling
- Reception Areas
- Parking Garages
Electronic Ballast For F70QBX835 GX24q-6
⚠️ Important: Requires 70W-rated ballast specifically. Many ballasts listed below are rated for 26W/32W/42W and may not properly drive 70W lamps:
- GE 71441 GEC242-MVPS (Multi-volt, verify 70W capability)
- Sylvania QTP1/2×26/32/42CF/UNV (Verify 70W rating)
- Howard EP2/42CF/MV/K2 (Verify 70W rating)
- Halco 52108 EP2CF42PS/MV/DC (Verify 70W rating)
- Advance ICF-2S42-M2-LD (Verify 70W rating)
- Hatch HC242PS/UV/K (Verify 70W rating)
- Keystone KTEB-242T-UV-TP-PSD (Verify 70W rating)
- Universal C242UNVME (Verify 70W rating)
Note: Ballast must be explicitly rated for 70W GX24q-6 lamps. Using 42W-rated ballasts may cause premature lamp failure or safety hazards.
Safety & Environmental
Contains Mercury: Dispose of properly according to local regulations.
TCLP Compliant: Low mercury design.
Amalgam Technology: Provides stable light output across wide temperature range.
