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Plug-in CFL bulb with four-pin GX24Q-3 base, cool white finish

GE

GE Plug-In CFL Bulb 26W 4100K 17000 hr F26TBX/841/A/ECO

SKU CH-R89A-S9AZF

A 26 W plug-in CFL delivering 1530 lm of 4100 K cool white light with a 17000-hour rated life and 82.0 CRI

  • Cool white light for task areas with 4100 K colour temperature
  • High 1530 lumen output from only 26 watts
  • Long 17000 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • Dimmable with compatible ballast for adjustable brightness
  • 0 CRI renders colours accurately in general use

26 W Plug-In CFL for General Lighting

This 26 W compact fluorescent bulb uses a GX24Q-3 four-pin base and delivers 1530 lumens of 4100 K cool white light. It is rated for 17000 hours of operation and has a colour rendering index of 82.0. The T4 tube measures 5 1/4 in overall length and starts rapidly with a compatible ballast. Dimming is supported when paired with a dimmable ballast.

Suits Fixtures with GX24Q-3 Sockets

Buyers replacing a burnt-out plug-in CFL in recessed cans, wall sconces or ceiling fixtures that already have a matching ballast will find this a direct fit. It is not for screw-base lamps, magnetic-ballast fixtures, or installations that require a shatter-resistant envelope. Shops needing higher lumen output or a different colour temperature should look at other models.

Ballast-Dependent Drop-In Replacement

The bulb requires an electronic ballast wired for the GX24Q-3 base; no internal driver is present. When the correct ballast is in place, the lamp frees the installer from rewiring the fixture and provides rapid start without flicker. Ensure the existing ballast is rated for 26 W and supports dimming if that feature is desired.

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Brand nameGe Lighting

Questions about this item

What ballast or fixture do I need for the 26 W GX24Q-3 base?

It requires a compatible electronic ballast that supports 26 W 4-pin GX24Q-3 lamps; the bulb is ballast-dependent and will not operate on line voltage alone.

Can I keep my existing dimmer with this 1530 lm CFL?

Yes, the lamp is marked dimmable, but dimming performance depends on the ballast and dimmer combination; use a ballast rated for dimming with a compatible CFL dimmer.

How do I confirm the 4100 K cool-white output after installation?

The light should appear cool white in the 4000–4999 K range with 82 CRI; a handheld color meter reading near 4100 K and 1530 lm verifies correct operation.

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