We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
GE 97613 double-tube 4-pin CFL, frosted glass, 26 W 4100 K 1800 lm

GE

GE 97613 26 W 4100 K 1800 lm 4-pin CFL

SKU CH-TNVV-0FNB4

A 26 W 4-pin compact fluorescent bulb producing 1800 lm at 4100 K with a 12000-hour rated life

  • Power rating26 W
  • Light output1800
  • Lifespan (hours)12000
  • Color rendering82
  • Product typeFluorescent Bulbs
  • Bright white light at 4100 K for clear visibility
  • 1800 lumens output replaces a 100 W incandescent
  • 12000-hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • Dimmable fluorescent technology allows adjustable brightness
  • 4-pin G24q-3 base fits compatible plug-in fixtures

GE 97613 4-pin CFL — what it is

The GE 97613 is a 26 W double-tube compact fluorescent lamp with a G24q-3 4-pin base. It produces 1800 lumens at 4100 K colour temperature with a CRI of 82 and a rated life of 12000 hours. Designed for plug-in fixtures that operate from an external ballast, it suits commercial or residential recessed cans, wall sconces and ceiling modules where a 100 W incandescent equivalent is required.

Check fixture and ballast before ordering

Verify the luminaire accepts a T4 double-tube lamp with a G24q-3 base and that its ballast is rated for 26 W 4-pin CFL operation. The lamp is dimmable only when paired with a compatible dimming ballast; non-dimming ballasts will not support dimming. Ensure the supply voltage matches the ballast specification, as the lamp itself is ballast-dependent. Shatter-resistant coating is not present, so avoid locations where protective shielding is mandated.

Replaces 100 W incandescent or lower-output CFLs

This lamp directly replaces 100 W incandescent bulbs and lower-lumen plug-in CFLs in the same socket format. The jump is worthwhile when longer life and lower energy draw are priorities over instant full brightness or maximum colour fidelity. It does not suit buyers needing integrated ballast lamps, screw-base formats, higher CRI, or fixtures that demand shatter-resistant construction.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in General-Purpose & Specialty Bulbs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 1,791 comparable items (median $17.99).
Power rating 26 W
Lower than about 74% of the 162 comparable items (median 70 W).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGE
Product typeFluorescent Bulbs
Display
Light output1800
Power
Power rating26 W
More details
Lifespan (hours)12000
Color rendering82

Questions about this item

What is included in the box and does the G24q-3 4-pin base require a separate ballast?

The box contains the GE 97613 26 W double-tube CFL with a G24q-3 4-pin base. The bulb is ballast-dependent, so a compatible electronic ballast must already be present in the fixture or purchased separately.

How do I choose between the 4100 K colour temperature and the 82 CRI for my application?

The 4100 K rating gives a neutral white light, while the 82 CRI provides good colour rendering; together they suit general commercial or task lighting where accurate colour discrimination is needed without the warmth of lower Kelvin values.

What does the 1800 lumen output mean compared with the 100 W incandescent equivalency once installed?

The bulb delivers 1800 lumens while consuming only 26 W, matching the brightness of a traditional 100 W incandescent lamp but using significantly less energy over its 12000-hour rated life.

More in General-Purpose & Specialty Bulbs

Similar items