Product Overview
GE 97586 F13DBX23/827/ECO 13W Double Biax CFL - 2700K GX23-2 2-Pin 810lm
Specifications
- Product Code: 97586 (also 13578)
- Ordering Code: F13DBX23/827/ECO
- Bulb: T4 Double Tube (Double Biax)
- Wattage: 13W
- Voltage: 120V
- Current: 0.285A
- Base: 2-Pin GX23-2 (23mm spacing, not G24 series)
- Color Temp: 2700K (Warm White)
- Initial Lumens: 810
- Mean Lumens: 685
- LPW (Lumens per Watt): 62.3
- CRI: 82
- Rated Avg. Life: 10,000 hours
- MOL (Maximum Overall Length): 4.84" (122.9mm)
- Nominal Length: 4.70" (119.4mm)
- Bulb Diameter: 0.25" (6.4mm)
- Incandescent Equivalent: 60W
- Minimum Starting Temperature: -4°C (25°F)
- Mercury Content: 3.0 mg
- TCLP Compliant: Yes
- Made In: Hungary
- Case Quantity: 50 per case
- UPC: 043168975865
⚠️ Base Type Warning
This lamp uses GX23-2 base (2-pin, 23mm spacing), which is DIFFERENT from G24 bases:
- GX23-2: 2-pin, 23mm spacing, this lamp
- G24d-1: 2-pin, 24mm spacing, different lamp
- G24q-1: 4-pin, 24mm spacing, different lamp
These bases are NOT interchangeable. Verify your fixture socket before ordering.
Primary Application
- Facilities and Commercial Buildings
- Retail Display and Merchandising
- Hospitality and Hotel Lighting
- Office and Workspace Lighting
- Restaurant and Food Service
- Warehouse and Storage Facilities
Compatible Ballast
- GE 87533 GEM1CF13PH120 (Preheat start)
- Other GX23-2 compatible magnetic or electronic ballasts
Note: This 2-pin lamp uses preheat start ballasts, different from 4-pin rapid start systems.
Key Features
- Ecolux TCLP-compliant low-mercury design
- Double Biax T4 double tube design
- 10,000-hour rated life
- 810 lumens output (62.3 LPW efficacy)
- Replaces 60W incandescent
- GX23-2 base for magnetic or electronic ballast operation
- Preheat start operation
- Universal burn position
- Made in Hungary
Cross Reference
Also known as: GE 97586, 13578, F13DBX/SPX27/CD, F13DBX23T4/SPX27, 043168135788
Equivalent to: Sylvania CF13DD/E/827, Philips PL-C 13W/827/2P (GX23 version)
Safety & Environmental
Contains Mercury: 3.0 mg - dispose of properly according to local regulations.
TCLP Compliant: Meets EPA TCLP criteria for reduced environmental impact.
Operating Temperature: Minimum starting temperature -4°C (25°F).
Handling: Remove and install by grasping only plastic portion of the lamp.
Warning: Lamp may shatter and cause injury if broken.
