Product Overview
The GE Ecolux Biax T/E 97625 F18TBX/830/A/ECO Lamp is an architectural-grade, 18-watt plug-in compact fluorescent (CFL) tube engineered for space-constrained commercial downlights and corporate facilities. Delivering 1,200 initial lumens of soft 3000K warm white illumination, this triple twin-tube lamp features an 82 CRI rating to perfectly replicate traditional incandescent lighting warmth. Outfitted with an industry-standard GX24q-2 4-pin base and advanced low-mercury Ecolux technology, it provides an extended 17,000-hour rated average service life when powered by compatible high-frequency electronic ballasts.
| Wattage 18W Triple Tube CFL | Color Temp 3000K 830 Warm White | Brightness 1,200 lm 1,010 lm Mean | Base Type GX24q-2 4-Pin Plug-In | Rated Life 17,000 Extended Hours |
ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
The GE Biax T/E 97625 is an architectural maintenance standard specified for servicing recessed commercial downlight cans, public corridor tracks, elevator lobbies, hospitality guest suites, and decorative indoor wall sconces. Delivering a soft 3000K warm white spectrum, it maintains an inviting, comfortable environment that reduces visual glare while ensuring precise color rendering accuracy (82 CRI) throughout its operational duty cycle.
Critical Wiring and Base Compatibility Notice: This 18W model features a specialized GX24q-2 4-pin plug-in base configuration. The physical base incorporates a molded plastic key layout that blocks it from seating within 13W (GX24q-1) or 26W (GX24q-3) sockets, preventing mixed-wattage lamping mistakes across large properties. It requires an un-shunted lampholder driven by a high-frequency electronic ballast featuring a programmed-start preheating sequence to protect the cathodes—it cannot operate on legacy 2-pin magnetic ballasts. For properties utilizing advanced occupancy sensors or automated daylight harvesting networks, this 4-pin capsule is fully dimmable when paired with a compatible electronic dimming ballast.
| Verify Before Ordering GX24q-2 Socket Check & Regional Environmental Shipping Restrictions This is a 4-pin plug-in lamp requiring an electronic ballast (typically auto-sensing 120-277V grids). It will NOT fit into 2-pin sockets or operate on older magnetic ballast fixtures. Please verify your fixture's pin count prior to checkout. State Delivery Restrictions: Due to local mercury and environmental regulations, this fluorescent product cannot be shipped to CA, CO, HI, ME, MN, OR, RI, or VT. |
Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand: GE Lighting (Current / Savant)
- Product Series Line: Ecolux® Biax® T/E Compact Fluorescent
- GE Order Code Catalog SKU: 97625
- Manufacturer Part Number: F18TBX/830/A/ECO
- UPC Barcode Number: 043168976251
- Core Technology: Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) — Triple Twin Tube (3U Configuration)
- Primary Industry Ballast Requirement: 18W 4-Pin Electronic Ballast (Pairs with GE218-MVPS-3W or GE218-MVPS-SE)
- Operational Wattage: 18 Watts
- Operating Voltage Profile: Ballast Dependent (Nominal 80V Lamp Operating Voltage)
- Initial Luminous Flux: 1,200 lm
- Mean Luminous Flux: 1,010 lm
- Luminous Efficacy: 67 Lumens per Watt (LPW)
- Color Temperature Configuration: 3000K Warm White (830 Code)
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 82 (SPX Color Technology Profile)
- Base Type Configuration: GX24q-2 (4-Pin Plug-In Keyed Base)
- Start Type Parameter: Programmed Start Electronic Control Compatible
- Amalgam Technology: Stable Light Output Performance Over Varied Operating Temps
- Dimmable Status: Yes — requires appropriate electronic dimming ballast
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 4.8" Inches (121.9mm)
- Chassis Burn Position: Universal — Any Orientation Allowed
- Environmental Rating: TCLP Compliant (Low-Mercury Ecolux Formulation)
Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance
Electronic Ballast Control Specifications
This 18W plug-in capsule operates strictly on matching high-frequency electronic ballast systems featuring integrated end-of-life (EOL) shutdown monitoring. Attempting to force a 4-pin GX24q-2 lamp directly onto standard unballasted line voltage networks will bypass circuit safety blocks, causing instantaneous filament destruction and introducing an immediate short-circuit risk. Minimum starting temperature parameters stand at 32°F (0°C), highly dependent on the baseline architectural ballast choice.
Mercury Stewardship and Environmental Disposal
Featuring GE's proprietary Ecolux construction, this lamp successfully satisfies federal Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test benchmarks due to its heavily reduced heavy-metal footprint. While highly optimized for green property maintenance and simplified environmental auditing, it still contains trace toxic mercury elements and must be managed via structured commercial bulk recycling channels during building retrofits rather than standard solid waste facilities.
Commercial Ballast Industry Cross-References
- Sylvania Quicktronic: CF18DT/E/IN/830 (Order Code 20872)
- Philips Advance: PL-T 18W/830/4P / ALTO Series (Order Code 149005)
- Universal Triad: C218UNVME
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