GE 97600 F18DBX/835/ECO

The GE Ecolux 97600 F18DBX/835/ECO4P Double Biax Lamp is a high-performance, 18-watt plug-in compact fluorescent (CFL) tube engineered for space-constrained commercial and institutional luminaires. Delivering 1,250 initial lumens of crisp 3500K neutral white light, this quad-tube lamp features an 82 CRI for exceptional color accuracy and visual comfort. Outfitted with an industry-standard G24q-2 4-pin base and advanced low-mercury Ecolux technology, it provides an extended 17,000-hour rated average service life when paired with compatible electronic ballasts.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The GE F18DBX/835/ECO4P is an industry-recognized solution for maintaining commercial recessed downlight cans, public corridor fixtures, elevator lobbies, hospitality wall sconces, and architectural task areas. Delivering a balanced 3500K neutral white spectrum, it maintains a clean, active environment that balances visibility with professional warmth—making it the definitive standard for corporate office buildings and retail pathways.

Critical Wiring and Socket Compatibility Guide: This lamp features a specialized **G24q-2 4-pin plug-in base configuration**. It is designed strictly for use with un-shunted lampholders driven by electronic pulse-start ballasts; it cannot operate on legacy 2-pin magnetic ballast circuits (which require a G24d-series base with an internal starter code). For spaces utilizing advanced occupancy controls or building energy harvesting networks, this 4-pin module is fully rated for architectural dimming—provided it is paired with a dedicated 18W electronic dimming ballast. Its universal burning position permits trouble-free horizontal or vertical installation inside shallow ceiling housings.

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: GE Lighting (Current / Savant)
• Product Series Line: Ecolux Double Biax Series
• GE Order Code Catalog SKU: 97600
• Manufacturer Part Identification Number: F18DBX/835/ECO4P
• Core Technology: Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) — Quad-Tube Layout
• Primary Industry Ballast Requirement: 18W 4-Pin Electronic Ballast
• Operational Wattage: 18 Watts
• Initial Luminous Flux: 1,250 Lumens
• Mean Luminous Flux: 970 Lumens
• Color Temperature Configuration: 3500K Neutral White
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 82
• Base Configuration: G24q-2 (4-Pin Plug-In Insertion)
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 5.8" Inches (147.3mm)
• Rated Average Lifespan: 17,000 Hours
• Burning Position Parameters: Universal (All-Angle Operation)
• Environmental Standing: TCLP Compliant (Low-Mercury Ecolux Formulation — 3mg)

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

Electronic Ballast Control Specifications

This 18W plug-in module operates strictly on high-frequency electronic ballast systems. Attempting to run a 4-pin G24q-2 lamp directly on 120-volt or 277-volt line currents without an approved ballast intermediary will cause instantaneous filament blowout, presenting a short-circuit hazard and ruining the lamp. Always confirm that your ballast wiring schematic exactly matches the multi-pin layout before energizing the electrical line circuit.

Mercury Stewardship and Disposal Regulations

Featuring GE's proprietary Ecolux construction, this lamp satisfies federal Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) guidelines due to its heavily reduced 3mg mercury payload. While optimized for green building maintenance and simplified environmental auditing, it still contains trace toxic mercury vapor and should be managed via automated commercial bulk recycling networks during large-scale property relamping projects rather than standard solid waste facilities.

Commercial Ballast Industry Cross-References

• Sylvania Quicktronic: CF18DD/E/835 / QTP 1/2x18CF/UNV
• Philips Advance: PL-C 18W/835/4P / ICF-2S18-H1-LD SmartMate
• Universal Triad: C218UNVME

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