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1AC6 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 1AC6 voltage pentode or tetrode (under 100v). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 1AC6

These designations belong to the same electrical variation group. Their names may differ because of international standards, manufacturing tolerances, or materials, but they are recorded as electrically equivalent—not merely substitutes.

  • DK92

    Voltage Radio Detector Converter

    Base
    B7G
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    1.4 V
    Heater current
    0.05 A

Replacement tubes for 1AC6

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 1AC6. This direction does not establish that 1AC6 can replace them.

DK92

Voltage Radio Detector Converter

Foreign To American

The database records DK92 as a possible replacement for1AC6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Radio Detector Converter
ConstructionHeptodeHeptode
Base7DHB7G
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.05 A0.05 A
X18

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

Foreign To American

The database records X18 as a possible replacement for1AC6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionHeptodeHeptode
Base7DHNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins7Not recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.05 ANot recorded
1AB6

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 1AB6 as a possible replacement for1AC6.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionHeptodeHeptode
Base7DH7DH
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.05 A0.025 A

Where 1AC6 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 1AC6 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 1AC6.

DK92

Voltage Radio Detector Converter

American To Foreign

The database records 1AC6 as a possible replacement forDK92.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification1AC6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Radio Detector Converter
ConstructionHeptodeHeptode
Base7DHB7G
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.05 A0.05 A
X18

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

American To Foreign

The database records 1AC6 as a possible replacement forX18.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification1AC6 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionHeptodeHeptode
Base7DHNot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins7Not recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage1.4 V1.4 V
Heater current0.05 ANot recorded

Verify before substituting

Matching a base or heater voltage is not enough to prove that two tubes are interchangeable. Check pin connections, heater current, maximum ratings, bias requirements, warm-up behavior, and the equipment manufacturer’s service documentation before making a substitution.

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