Product Overview
The GE Ecolux 97633 F32TBX/835/A/ECO Biax T/E Lamp is an industrial-grade, 32-watt plug-in compact fluorescent (CFL) tube engineered for space-constrained commercial downlights and high-output architectural luminaires. Delivering 2,400 initial lumens of balanced 3500K natural white light, this triple twin-tube lamp features an 82 CRI to optimize visual accuracy and environmental comfort. Outfitted with an industry-standard GX24q-4 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 32W Triple Tube CFL | Color Temp 3500K 835 Natural White | Brightness 2,400 lm 75 LPW Efficacy | Base Type GX24q-4 4-Pin Plug-In | Rated Life 17,000 Extended Hours |
ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
The GE Biax T/E 97633 is a commercial facility maintenance standard heavily specified for recessed downlight cans, retail showrooms, office properties, and hotel reception lobbies. Delivering a balanced 3500K natural white spectrum, it maintains a productive indoor environment that seamlessly balances clear task visibility with welcoming hospitality warmth—making it highly effective for public multi-use properties.
Critical Wiring and Base Compatibility Notice: This 32W model features a specialized GX24q-4 4-pin plug-in base configuration. The physical base incorporates a molded plastic key layout that blocks it from seating within 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 internal cathodes. For facilities utilizing automated occupancy sensors or light-harvesting systems, this 4-pin capsule is fully rated for architectural dimming when paired with a compatible electronic dimming ballast.
| Verify Before Ordering GX24q-4 Socket Check & Regional Environmental Shipping Restrictions This is a 32W 4-pin plug-in lamp requiring a compatible electronic ballast (typically 120-277V grids). It will NOT fit into 26W (GX24q-3) sockets or legacy magnetic ballast fixtures. Please verify your fixture's socket marking or physical pin arrangement prior to completing checkout. |
Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand: GE Lighting (Current / Savant)
- Product Series Line: Ecolux® Biax® T/E Compact Fluorescent
- GE Order Code Catalog SKU: 97633 (Fully interchangeable with 97631 master packs)
- Manufacturer Part Number: F32TBX/835/A/ECO
- UPC Barcode Number: 043168976336
- Core Technology: Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) — Triple Twin Tube (T4 Layout)
- Primary Industry Ballast Requirement: 32W 4-Pin Electronic Ballast (e.g., GE GEC232 or GEC242 Multi-Wattage Series)
- Operational Wattage: 32 Watts
- Operating Voltage Profile: Ballast Dependent (Nominal 100V Lamp Operating Voltage)
- Initial Luminous Flux: 2,400 Lumens
- Luminous Efficacy: 75 Lumens per Watt (LPW)
- Color Temperature Configuration: 3500K Natural White (835 Code)
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 82
- Base Type Configuration: GX24q-4 (4-Pin Plug-In Keyed Base)
- Start Type Parameter: Programmed Start Electronic Control Compatible
- Dimmable Status: Yes — requires appropriate electronic dimming ballast
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 5.5" Inches (139.7mm)
- Chassis Burn Position: Universal — Any Orientation Allowed
- Environmental Rating: TCLP Compliant (Low-Mercury Ecolux Formulation — 3mg)
- Standard Wholesaler Case Pack: 10 units per box
Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance
Electronic Ballast Control Specifications
This 32W 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-4 lamp directly onto standard unballasted line voltage networks will bypass circuit safety blocks, causing instantaneous filament destruction and introducing an immediate short-circuit risk. This module incorporates an advanced chemical gas structure that yields a faster warm-up window to full lumen density compared to traditional legacy CFL bulbs.
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: CF32DT/E/IN/835 (Order Code 20885)
- Philips Advance: PL-T 32W/835/4P / ALTO Series (Order Code 149013)
- Satco Lighting: S8347 (CF32DT/E/835)
- Halco Prolume PL32T/E/41/ECO 109030
Bulk Commercial Lighting Supply & Project Support
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