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Triple-tube compact fluorescent bulb with 4-pin base, cool white finish

Ushio

Ushio 3000226 CF42TE/865 42W 6500K 4-Pin Fluorescent Bulb

SKU CH-3J7F-0T82N

A 42-watt compact fluorescent tube delivering 3040 lumens at 6500K with an 82 CRI and 10000-hour rated life

  • Power rating42
  • Light output3040
  • Color temperature6500K
  • Lifespan (hours)10000
  • Color rendering82
  • Product typeFluorescent Bulbs
  • Bright 6500 K daylight colour for clear visibility
  • 3040 lumen output lights large areas efficiently
  • 42 W power draw keeps running costs low
  • 10000 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • 82 CRI renders colours accurately for everyday tasks

Compact 42 W fluorescent lamp

The Ushio CF42TE/865 is a 42 W triple-tube compact fluorescent lamp with a 4-pin base designed for electronic ballasts. It delivers 3040 lumens at a 6500 K colour temperature and a CRI of 82, making it suitable for commercial or residential fixtures that require cool-white light. Rated life is 10 000 hours. The lamp is dimmable when paired with a compatible electronic ballast.

Fits 4-pin electronic-ballast fixtures

This lamp suits installations that accept a 4-pin PLT base and run on electronic ballasts, including dimming systems. It is not for fixtures with screw-in bases or magnetic ballasts. Buyers needing a different colour temperature or higher lumen output should consider other options.

4-pin base for electronic ballasts

The 4-pin CF42TE base is the single specification that determines compatibility; it only operates on electronic ballasts and will not work with magnetic ballasts or screw-in sockets. Verify the fixture ballast type before purchase.

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,791 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameUshio
Product typeFluorescent Bulbs
Display
Light output3040
Power
Power rating42
More details
Color temperature6500K
Lifespan (hours)10000
Color rendering82

Questions about this item

Does this 4-pin CF42TE/865 bulb need an electronic ballast to operate?

Yes, the 4-pin base is designed for electronic ballasts and the supplier notes it is dimmable with compatible gear.

Can I replace a 2-pin compact fluorescent with this 4-pin 42W model in the same fixture?

No, the 4-pin base and 42W rating require a fixture wired for a 4-pin electronic ballast; a 2-pin socket will not work.

How do I confirm the 3040 lumen output and 6500K colour temperature are correct after installation?

Measure illuminance with a calibrated lux meter at the rated distance and verify the cool-white 6500K appearance against a known reference source.

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