GE F24T8/CW/4 18W Cool White Appliance Fluorescent

Product Overview

GE 17705 F24"T8/CW/4 — 18W T8 Appliance Fluorescent Lamp, 4100K Cool White, G13 Bi-Pin

The GE 17705 F24T8/CW/4 is an 18-watt T8 linear fluorescent appliance lamp from GE Lighting, designed for appliance, vending machine, and specialty fixture applications. With a G13 medium bi-pin base, 4100K cool white color temperature, 1,150 initial lumens, 24" MOL, and a 7,500-hour rated life, this lamp is a direct replacement for appliance and vending fluorescent fixtures requiring a 2-foot T8 source. Verify base type, wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.

Wattage

18W

T8 Fluorescent

Lumens

1,150 lm

Initial Output

Color Temp

4100K

Cool White

Base

G13

Medium Bi-Pin

Rated Life

7,500 hrs

Average Life

Technical Specifications

Brand	GE Lighting
GE Order Code	17705
Description	F24T8/CW/4
Lamp Type	T8 Linear Fluorescent — Appliance / Specialty
Primary Application	Appliance and Vending Machine Lighting
Wattage	18W
Initial Lumens	1,150 lm*
Color Temperature	4100K Cool White
Base Type	G13 Medium Bi-Pin
Rated Average Life	7,500 hours (rated at 3 hrs/start)
Max Overall Length (MOL)	24"
Diameter	1" (T8)

*Initial lumens measured after 100 hours of operation. Life ratings based on 3-hour burning cycles under specified conditions with ANSI-compliant ballast. Longer burning cycles will increase average lamp life.

Product Overview

The GE 17705 F24T8/CW/4 is a 2-foot T8 fluorescent lamp engineered specifically for appliance and vending machine lighting applications. At 18 watts with 1,150 initial lumens and 4100K cool white output, it provides clear, functional illumination inside refrigerators, display cases, vending equipment, and other specialty appliance fixtures requiring a 2-foot T8 fluorescent source.

The G13 medium bi-pin base is the standard T8 base. Confirm your appliance or fixture is designed for this lamp's wattage (18W) and that a compatible ballast is installed — appliance lamps use the same G13 base as standard T8 lamps but are optimized for the operating conditions found in enclosed appliance and vending applications.

Compatible Applications

Appliance lighting — Refrigerators, freezers, and household or commercial appliances requiring 2-foot T8 fluorescent lamps.
Vending machine lighting — Display lighting in beverage, snack, and specialty vending equipment.
Specialty fixtures — Commercial and institutional fixtures where appliance-grade T8 fluorescent sources are specified.

Before Ordering — Verify

Base Type: Confirm the fixture socket matches G13 Medium Bi-Pin.
Wattage: Confirm the fixture and ballast are rated for 18W T8 operation.
Length: Confirm 24" MOL fits your fixture.
Color Temperature: Confirm 4100K cool white matches your existing lamp.
Ballast Compatibility: Confirm your fixture's ballast is compatible with F24T8 operation and meets ANSI specifications.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

Mercury Content: Contains mercury. Do not dispose of in regular trash. Recycle through an approved lamp recycling program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Allow Cooling: Allow lamps and fixtures to cool before servicing or relamping.
Turn power off before inspection, installation, or removal.

Compliance

Contains mercury — subject to applicable lamp recycling and disposal regulations. California, Washington, and other states may have mandatory take-back or handling fee requirements.
Verify RoHS compliance status and additional certifications with the GE manufacturer specification sheet prior to use in regulated installations.