Product Overview
GE 97600 F18DBX/835/ECO4P 18W Double Biax CFL - 3500K G24q-2 4-Pin 1250 lm
Reliable 18W compact fluorescent for commercial fixtures. The GE Ecolux® Double Biax (Part #97600) offers 3500K (835) neutral white color, G24q-2 4-pin base, and 1,250 lumens output with an extended 17,000-hour rated life—ideal for offices, corridors, retail, and hospitality applications.
Key Features
- Product Code: 97600 (NAED)
- Ordering Code: F18DBX/835/ECO4P
- Wattage: 18W (65W incandescent equivalent)
- Voltage: 100V (lamp)
- Lamp Type: Double Biax T4 (quad-tube) CFL
- Base: G24q-2 (4-pin) — for electronic ballasts; not interchangeable with G24d-2 (2-pin)
- Color: 3500K neutral white (835) • CRI: 82
- Output: 1,250 initial lumens • Mean: 970 lm
- Efficacy: ~69 lm/W (nominal)
- Life: 17,000 hours (typical; ballast/operation dependent)
- Dimensions: MOL 5.8" (147mm) • Lighted Length 3.4" (86mm) • Diameter 0.5" (12.7mm)
- Mercury Content: 3 mg
- Environmental: Ecolux® low-mercury • TCLP compliant • EOL protection
- Case Quantity: 10 per case
- UPC: 043168976008
Dimming & Compatibility
- Dimmable with an appropriate 4-pin electronic dimming ballast
- Maximum current crest factor: 1.7
- Use only in luminaires rated for compact fluorescent lamps
- Universal operating position (same output any orientation)
Primary Applications
- Facilities & Commercial Buildings
- Retail Displays & Merchandising
- Hospitality & Hotel Lighting
- Offices & Conference Rooms
- Restaurants & Food Service
- Warehouse & Common Areas
- Corridors & Hallways
Alternate Part Numbers
Also known as: GE 97600, F18DBX/835/ECO4P, F18DBX/835/4P/ECO
Cross Reference: Sylvania CF18DD/E/835, Philips PL-C 18W/835/4P, Osram Dulux D/E 18W/835
Safety & Environmental
- Contains 3 mg mercury - dispose of properly according to local regulations
- 4-pin base requires electronic ballast with end-of-life protection
- TCLP compliant for easier disposal
- Minimum starting temperature: 50°F (10°C) standard
