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GE 93130286 13W CFL GX23-2 Base Soft White Bulb

13W

A 13W CFL delivering 810 lumens of soft white light from a compact double-tube form factor built for 2-pin GX23-2 fixtures.

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Overview

The GE 93130286 is a 13-watt double-tube CFL designed specifically for GX23-2 two-pin base fixtures. It produces 810 lumens at a soft white color temperature (~2700K), drawing just 13 watts to match the output of a 60-watt incandescent. The compact double-tube (DBX) form factor is engineered for small plug-in sockets, downlights, and undercabinet fixtures where standard A-shape or spiral CFLs would not physically fit. Its 120V AC operation suits standard North American residential and commercial wiring without modification.

With a 10,000-hour rated lifespan, this bulb is positioned as a long-life drop-in replacement for fixtures that originally shipped with incandescent or older CFL lamps. Practical applications include residential table and floor lamps with dedicated plug-in sockets, hospitality accent lighting, and commercial downlight arrays that specify the GX23-2 base. Storage is straightforward — keep bulbs in their original packaging in a cool, dry location. Note that like all fluorescent lamps, this bulb contains a small amount of mercury and must be recycled through an appropriate lamp recycling program rather than disposed of in general household waste.

Key Features

ENERGY SAVING COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS: The compact, double tube design of the CFL light bulbs provides energy savings. Use them in plug-in sockets throughout your home. The bulb saves in energy costs compared to a traditional bulb.

RELIABLE CFL LIGHT BULBS: These 13W CFL light bulbs provide similar light output in any operating position. They are long lasting and will work for 9 years, outlasting standard incandescent lamps.

CFL LIGHT BULBS FOR FIXTURES: The GE CFL light bulbs are ideal for small fixtures and downlights.

VERSATILE TUBE LIGHT BULBS: Use these CFL light bulbs for many applications, such as residential, office, hospitality, industrial, and retail settings.

CFL LIGHT BULBS FOR 2 PIN SOCKETS: The bases of these tubular light bulbs are specially designed for 2 pin sockets.

Specifications

Wattage
13W
Lumen Output
810 lumens
Color Temperature
Soft White (~2700K)
Base Type
GX23-2 (2-pin)
Bulb Type
DBX (Double Tube CFL)
Voltage
120V
Rated Lifespan
Up to 10,000 hours
Dimmable
No

Frequently Asked Questions

The GE 93130286 produces soft white light, nominally around 2700K. At that color temperature the output has a warm, incandescent-adjacent quality — suitable for residential ambient lighting and hospitality settings where a relaxed, flattering atmosphere is the goal. It is not a daylight-balanced source.
The bulb outputs 810 lumens at 13 watts. That output is roughly equivalent to a 60-watt standard incandescent lamp, representing approximately a 78% reduction in power consumption for comparable light levels.
This bulb uses a GX23-2 base, a 2-pin configuration. It is not interchangeable with the standard GX23 base (also 2-pin but with a different pin spacing) or with G23 bases. Confirm your fixture's base specification before purchasing — the pin spacing difference will prevent incorrect installation.
No. Standard CFL bulbs including this GE model are not dimmable unless explicitly labeled as such. Using this bulb on a dimmer circuit will cause flicker, humming, shortened lamp life, and potential failure. Use it only on standard on/off circuits.
GE rates this bulb at up to 10,000 hours of operation. Under typical residential use patterns (approximately 3 hours per day), that translates to roughly 9 years of service life — significantly longer than a standard incandescent lamp.