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22BW3 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 22BW3 rectifier - damper diode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 22BW3
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 22BW3. This direction does not establish that 22BW3 can replace them.
Rectifier - Damper Diode
The database records 25CG3 as a possible replacement for22BW3.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Rectifier - Damper Diode | Rectifier - Damper Diode |
| Construction | Rectifier | Rectifier |
| Base | 12FX | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | B12C |
| Base pins | 12 | 12 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 22.4 V | 25 V |
| Heater current | 0.46 A | 0.45 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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