Product Overview
GE 41869 F55BX/STUDIOBIAX32 – 55W | 3200K | 4,100 lm | 2G11 4-Pin
The GE 41869 F55BX/STUDIOBIAX32 is a 55W 3200K 4-pin plug-in compact fluorescent lamp (Cinema Biax®) delivering 4,100 initial lumens, CRI 86, 2G11 4-pin base, and 8,000-hour rated life. It is a plug-in lamp, not a self-ballasted lamp, and requires a compatible external 4-pin CFL ballast.
Wattage 55W Cinema Biax | Color Temp 3200K Tungsten | Lumens 4,100 lm Initial lm | Rated Life 8,000 Hours | Base Type 2G11 4-Pin |
Quick Specs
- Brand: GE
- Order Code: 41869
- GE Description: F55BX/STUDIOBIAX32
- UPC: 43168418690
- Product Family: Cinema Biax®
- Wattage: 55W
- Base: 2G11 (4-pin)
- Length: 21.10 in (MOL)
- Color Temperature: 3200K
- CRI: 86
- Initial Lumens: 4,100 lm
- Rated Life: 8,000 hours
- Lamp Type: Plug-in CFL — not self-ballasted
Product Overview
The GE 41869 F55BX/STUDIOBIAX32 is a 55W 3200K Cinema Biax® plug-in CFL rated at 4,100 initial lumens, CRI 86, with an 8,000-hour rated life. It uses a 2G11 4-pin base and runs on a compatible external 4-pin CFL ballast. Made for film, television, and stage lighting.
Applications
- 2G11 4-pin fixtures – Fixtures built for 2G11 4-pin plug-in CFLs. Confirm base, wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.
- Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Like-for-like replacement for 55W 2G11 lamps. Match the color temperature of the lamp being replaced.
Replacing Your Current 4-Pin CFL?
- Base type – confirm 4-pin: This lamp uses a 2G11 4-pin base. 2-pin and 4-pin lamps are not interchangeable, and 4-pin bases differ by wattage. Check your fixture socket.
- Ballast: Plug-in lamp — requires a compatible external 4-pin CFL ballast rated for 55W and a 2G11 lamp.
- Wattage and length – 55W, 21.10 in (MOL): Confirm your ballast and fixture are rated for 55W and that the lamp length fits.
- Color temperature – 3200K: Match the color temperature of the lamps you are replacing.
- Dimming: Depends on the ballast. Check the ballast manufacturer’s specifications if you need to dim.
Safety & Disposal
- This lamp contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations. Visit lamprecycle.org.
For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.
ADL Supply recommends confirming all specifications with the manufacturer product data sheet prior to installation.
