Philips 14684-5 PL-S 13W/835/2P/ALTO GX23

Philips 14684-5 PL-S 13W/835/2P/ALTO Compact Fluorescent Lamp — 13W | 3500K Natural White | GX23 2-Pin Base

The Philips 14684-5 PL-S 13W/835/2P/ALTO is a 13W twin-tube compact fluorescent lamp with a GX23 2-pin base, producing 3500K Natural White light. It is a plug-in lamp, not a screw-in bulb: it needs a fixture with a compatible ballast.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

Plug-in compact fluorescent lamps like this one are used in recessed downlights, wall sconces, wall washers and other compact commercial fixtures in offices, hallways, healthcare, schools and retail spaces. Because the lamp is not self-ballasted, the fixture must contain a ballast that matches the lamp.

A 2-pin lamp has a starter built into its base and is made for a magnetic (preheat) ballast. A 4-pin lamp has no built-in starter and is made for an electronic ballast, and some electronic ballasts can dim it. The two types are not interchangeable, so match the base and pin count to your fixture.

3500K – Natural white - balanced between warm and cool.

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: Philips Lighting
• Product Name: Philips 14684-5 PL-S 13W/835/2P/ALTO
• Philips Order Code: 14684-5
• UPC Barcode Number (GTIN-12): 046677146849
• Lamp Type: Compact fluorescent, twin tube (PL-S)
• Lamp Wattage: 13W
• Color Temperature: 3500K, Natural White
• Base: GX23 (2-pin)
• Ballast: External magnetic (preheat) ballast; starter built into lamp

Ballast & Fixture Compatibility

This 2-pin lamp needs an external magnetic (preheat) ballast; the starter is built into the lamp base. It is not for use on an electronic ballast. Confirm the ballast is rated for a 13W PL-S lamp.

Equivalent Lamps & Cross-Reference

If you know this lamp by another brand's number, or need a replacement, use the numbers below. Confirm that the wattage, color temperature, and ballast type match your fixture before substituting, since ratings can differ between brands.

• Grainger Item Number: 3V632
• GE Equivalent: F13BX/SPX35/835 (GE Part Number 17048)
• Sylvania (OSRAM) Equivalent: CF13DS/835 (Part Number 20335)

Before You Order – Verify

• Confirm the base: GX23 (2-pin). Lamps of the same wattage with a different base or pin count will not fit the socket.
• Confirm the ballast is rated for a 13W lamp of this type (magnetic preheat).
• Confirm the length of the lamp you are replacing and the clearance in the fixture.
• Confirm 3500K matches the lamps already installed before partial re-lamping.
• Shipping restriction noted on the previous listing: Because of regional environmental and mercury regulations, this fluorescent product cannot be shipped to residential or commercial destinations inside CA, CO, HI, ME, MN, OR, RI, or VT.

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