Product Overview
The GE Ecolux 97579 F18DBX/835/ECO Double Biax Lamp is a high-efficiency, 18-watt plug-in compact fluorescent (CFL) tube engineered for traditional commercial and institutional downlighting infrastructures. Delivering 1,250 initial lumens of comfortable 3500K neutral white light, this quad-tube lamp features an 82 CRI for exceptional color accuracy and reduced eye strain. Outfitted with an industry-standard G24d-2 2-pin base containing an integrated internal starting component, it provides a reliable 10,000-hour rated average service life over standard commercial cycles.
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Wattage
18W
Double Biax CFL
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Color Temp
3500K
Neutral White
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Brightness
1,250 lm
82 CRI Quality
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Rated Life
10,000
Avg. Hours
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Base Type
G24d-2
2-Pin Plug-In
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ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
The GE F18DBX/835/ECO is a trusted maintenance stock lamp widely relied upon for retrofitting and replacing burned-out modules within traditional recessed commercial downlights, building public hallways, hospitality corridors, and interior security wall sconces. Delivering a crisp 3500K neutral white spectrum, it balances professional lighting accuracy with comforting environmental warmth, making it highly effective across commercial property spaces.
Critical Ballast Selection Note for Maintenance Crews: This lamp features a specialized G24d-2 2-pin plug-in base setup. It houses an integrated internal glow-switch starter block and is engineered to operate **strictly on traditional magnetic ballast networks**. Attempting to source or pair this 2-pin module with an electronic high-frequency ballast circuit will trigger immediate electrical faults, causing rapid lamp flickering or severe starter breakdown. This module cannot be used in dimming fixtures and supports a universal burning orientation for quick horizontal or vertical installation in shallow pans.
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Buyer Verification Notice
2-Pin vs. 4-Pin Socket Mismatch Warning
This item utilizes a 2-pin G24d-2 base built for magnetic ballasts and is non-dimmable. If your fixture is driven by an electronic ballast or incorporates light-level dimming controls, you require the 4-pin alternative layout (G24q-2 base). These base configurations feature completely non-interchangeable center alignment keys. Verify your socket count prior to shipping checkout.
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Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand: GE Lighting (Current / Savant)
- Product Series Line: Ecolux Double Biax Series
- GE Order Code Catalog SKU: 97579
- Manufacturer Part Identification Number: F18DBX/835/ECO
- Core Technology: Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) — Quad-Tube Layout
- Primary Industry Ballast Requirement: 18W 2-Pin Magnetic Ballast
- Operational Wattage: 18 Watts
- Initial Luminous Flux: 1,250 Lumens
- Color Temperature Configuration: 3500K Neutral White
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 82
- Base Configuration: G24d-2 (2-Pin Plug-In Alignment Key)
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 6.06" Inches (154mm)
- Rated Average Lifespan: 10,000 Hours
- Burning Position Parameters: Universal (All-Angle Deployment)
- Environmental Standing: TCLP Compliant (Low-Mercury Ecolux Formulation)
Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance
Magnetic Ballast Integration Boundaries
This 18W plug-in capsule operates strictly on matching magnetic core-and-coil control circuits. Forcing a G24d-2 lamp directly onto standard unballasted line voltage lines will bypass circuit containment, leading to immediate cathode blowout and an electrical hazard. Confirm that the physical plastic orientation key on your socket accommodates the dual pins without physical modification before toggling line controllers.
Mercury Stewardship and Disposal Regulations
Featuring GE's specialized Ecolux design, this lamp successfully satisfies federal Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test benchmarks due to its low trace mercury payload. While optimized for green auditing standards, it still contains small amounts of hazardous mercury elements and must be managed via automated commercial bulk recycling channels during building retrofits rather than general landfill waste facilities.
Commercial Ballast Industry Cross-References
- Sylvania Quicktronic: CF18DD/835 (Order Code 20672)
- Philips Advance: PL-C 18W/835/2P / ALTO Series
- Osram: Dulux D 18W/835
Bulk Commercial Lighting Supply & Project Support
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