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Compact Fluorescent Lamps

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For the most up-to-date product information, see www.gelighting.com. To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by 25.4.

All footnote references found at the end of this section.

Reduced Wattage ✐ High Color Rendering.

PLUG-IN LAMPS

2-Pin Low Wattage Biax

......................................................................... 5-7

4-Pin High Lumen Biax

......................................................................... 5-7

2-Pin Double Biax

.................................................................................. 5-8

4-Pin Double Biax

.................................................................................. 5-8

4-Pin Triple Biax

.................................................................................... 5-8

4-Pin High Output Biax

......................................................................... 5-9

4-Pin 2D

.................................................................................................. 5-9

SELF-BALLASTED LAMPS

Spiral

..................................................................................................... 5-10

Biax

........................................................................................................ 5-10

Reflectors ................................................................................................ 5-11

Genura

.................................................................................................. 5-11

Decorative Shapes .................................................................................. 5-12

LAMPS AND ADAPTERS

Circlite

................................................................................................... 5-13

-Electronic ........................................................................................ 5-13

Replacement Adapters .......................................................................... 5-13

ACCESSORIES

Locking Devices ..................................................................................... 5-13

BRIGHT STIK

LIGHTING UNITS .............................................. 5-13

CROSS REFERENCE ..................................................................... 5-16

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Summary of content (18 pages)

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Compact Fluorescent Lamps PLUG-IN LAMPS 2-Pin Low Wattage Biax® ......................................................................... 5-7 4-Pin High Lumen Biax® ......................................................................... 5-7 2-Pin Double Biax® .................................................................................. 5-8 4-Pin Double Biax® .................................................................................. 5-8 4-Pin Triple Biax® .....................................
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps NOMINAL LENGTH BULB IDENTIFICATION NOMINAL LENGTH: Overall length including base or pins. Note: Lamp drawings are not drawn to scale. Be sure to check size and dimension information when identifying each lamp. To convert inches to millimeters, multiply the dimension (in inches) by 25.4 (i.e. 1.5'’ x 25.4 = 38.1 mm).
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps FLE10HT3 Med FLE13HT3 Med FLE15HT3 Med FLE20HT3 Med FLE26HT3 Med FLE42HLX Med Spiral® FLE12TT3 Med FLE14TT3 FLE15TT3 Med Med FLE20TT3 FLE24QBX Med Med FLE28QBX FLE29QBX Med Med Biax® EL23 Med Genura® FLE11/R20 Med FLE15/A2/ R30 Med FLE11/R30 Med Candle Candle E12 Med FLE11/ A-Line Med FLE12/ A-Line Med FLE15/R30 Med FLE14/ A-Line Med FLE15/ A-Line Med FLE15/R30 Dimming Med Reflectors FLE20/ A-Line Med FLE23/A4/R40 Med FLE9/ FLE15TBX/ Globe Globe Med Med De
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps BASE IDENTIFICATION G23-2 (DBX2P) GX23-2 (DBX2P) G24d-1 (DBX2P) G24q-1 (DBX4P) G24q-2 (DBX4P) G24q-3 (DBX4P) G24d-2 (DBX2P) G23 (LWBX) G24d-3 (DBX2P) GX23 (LWBX) GRY10q-3 (2D4P) GR10q-4 (2D4P) 2G11-4 (HLBX) GX24q-1 (TBX4P) GX24q-2 (TBX4P) GX24q-3 (TBX4P) GX24q-4 (TBX4P) GX24q-5 (QBX4P) E26 Med Screw GX24q-6 (QBX4P) E12 Candelabra INTRODUCTION GE Compact Fluorescent Lamps offer many advantages: • Dramatic energy cost savings… up to 77% vs.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps PRODUCT INFORMATION PLUG-IN LAMPS SELF-BALLASTED LAMPS 2-Pin Low Wattage Biax® (pg 5-7) Spiral® (pg 5-10) • Compact size offers fixture and design flexibility • GX23 and G23 bases are preheat lamps with internal starters • 13 watt version also available with internal electronic starter, providing flicker-free instant on • Available in warm and cool color temperatures • • • • • 4-Pin High Lumen Biax® (pgs 5-7 to 5-8) • Available in a range of sizes and wattages for innovative
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps HEADINGS IN THIS CATALOG SECTION The following terms and descriptions can help you when checking Compact Fluorescent lamp specifications and when ordering products. Within each product line, lamps are divided into families, within these families, lamps are then listed by wattage. Color Temperature - Kelvins (K): Light Output - Mean Lumens: Lamp light output (lumens) at 40% of rated lamp life.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Nominal Length Order Base Watts in. Code Description Rated Color Min. Start Case Life Lumens Temp. Temp. Qty. Volt Hours Initial Mean K. CRI (°F) NEMA Generic Designation Reference Only Additional Information Warning Notice Footnotes PLUG-IN LAMPS 2-PIN LOW WATTAGE BIAX® G23 GX23 5 4.2 37654 F5BX/SPX27/827 13575 F5BX/SPX27/CD 37661 F5BX/SPX41/840 7 5.3 37846 F7BX/SPX27/827 13576 F7BX/SPX27/CD 37659 F7BX/SPX35/835 37660 F7BX/SPX41/840 9 6.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Nominal Length Order Base Watts in. Code Description Rated Color Min. Start Case Life Lumens Temp. Temp. Qty. Volt Hours Initial Mean K.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Nominal Length Order Base Watts in. Code Description Rated Color Min. Start Case Life Lumens Temp. Temp. Qty. Volt Hours Initial Mean K.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Nominal Length Order Base Watts in. Code Description Rated Color Min. Start Case Life Lumens Temp. Temp. Qty. Volt Hours Initial Mean K. CRI (°F) NEMA Generic Designation Reference Only Warning Notice Footnotes Additional Information PLUG-IN LAMPS (CONTINUED) 4-PIN 2D® (CONTINUED) GRY10q-3 55 8.1 37525 F552D/827/A/4P/B 36358 F552D/830A/T4P/B 40184 F552D/830/4P/CD 37529 F552D/835A/4P/B Nominal LengthOrder BaseWatts in.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Nominal LengthOrder BaseWatts in. Code Description Rated Color Min. Start Case Life Lumens Temp. Temp.Power Qty Volt Hours Initial Mean K.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Nominal LengthOrder BaseWatts in. Code Rated Color Min. Start Case Life Lumens Temp. Temp.Power Qty Volt Hours Initial Mean K.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Nominal LengthOrder BaseWatts in. Code Description Rated Color Min. Start Case Life Lumens Temp. Temp.Power Qty Volt Hours Initial Mean K. CRI (°F) FactorTHD Additional Information Warning Notices Footnotes LAMPS AND ADAPTERS CIRCLITE® 24 120 10000 1300 1050 2700 82 4 120 10000 1200 1020 3000 82 32 0.6 170 ✐ 50 0.5 20 ✐ 45983 FCA21/CD 2PK 2 120 10000 1200 1020 3000 82 50 0.5 20 ✐ 14681 FCA21/BLB 48222 FCA21/D CD TRAY 4 120 10000 4 120 10000 Med 20 3.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps FOOTNOTES # Footnote 1 Fluorescent lamp lumens decline during life. 2 Based on 60Hz reference circuit. 3 10-watt, 16-watt and 28-watt 2D® lamps may be operated in any position. 21-watt, 38-watt, 39-watt, and 55-watt 2D® lamps must be used with the leg marked (a) in the diagram below the bend (b), in order to avoid overheating the end of the cap marked (c). 4 Life ratings for the F18BX preheat lamps are based on operating the lamp at 3 hrs. per start on a preheat type circuit.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps WARNING AND CAUTION NOTICES (CONTINUED) 157 161 CAUTION Risk of electric shock • Do not open - no user serviceable parts inside • Do not use where directly exposed to water or outdoors without an enclosed fixture CAUTION Risk of electric shock • Do not use where directly exposed to water • Do not open - no user serviceable parts inside • Use indoors only Lamp may shatter and cause injury if broken • Remove and install by grasping only plastic portion of the lamp This product c
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps WARNING AND CAUTION NOTICES (CONTINUED) This product complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules, but may cause interference to radios, televisions, wireless telephones, and remote controls. Avoid placing this product near these devices. If interference occurs, move the product away from the device or plug either into a different outlet. Do not install this product near maritime safety equipment or other critical navigation or communication equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps CFL CROSS REFERENCE GE Description Generic Description ORDER THIS GE LAMP DOUBLE BIAX® 4-PIN F13DBX/SPX27/4P F13DBX/SPX30/4P F13DBX/SPX35/4P F13DBX/SPX41/4P F18DBX/SPX27/4P F18DBX/SPX30/4P F18DBX/SPX35/4P F18DBX/SPX41/4P F26DBX/SPX27/4P F26DBX/SPX30/4P F26DBX/SPX35/4P F26DBX/SPX41/4P Osram/Sylvania Description Philips Description GE Description IF YOU CURRENTLY USE THESE LAMPS CFQ13W/G24q/827 CFQ13W/G24q/830 CFQ13W/G24q/835 CFQ13W/G24q/841 CFQ18W/G24q/827 CFQ18W/G24q/830 CF
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps NOTES \ 5-18 05-CFL 2003.11 For the most up-to-date product information, see www.gelighting.com. To convert inches to millimeters, multiply by 25.4. All footnote references found at the end of this section. Reduced Wattage ✐ High Color Rendering.