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21EP4 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 21EP4 specialized - cathode ray. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 21EP4
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 21EP4. This direction does not establish that 21EP4 can replace them.
Specialized - Cathode Ray
The database records 21EP4A as a possible replacement for21EP4.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Specialized - Cathode Ray | Specialized - Cathode Ray |
| Construction | CathodeRay | CathodeRay |
| Base | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Socket | B12A | B12D |
| Base pins | 5 | 5 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.6 A | 0.6 A |
Specialized - Cathode Ray
The database records 21ZP4C as a possible replacement for21EP4.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Specialized - Cathode Ray | Specialized - Cathode Ray |
| Construction | CathodeRay | CathodeRay |
| Base | Not recorded | 12N |
| Socket | B12A | Not recorded |
| Base pins | 5 | 5 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.6 A | 0.6 A |
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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