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2V2 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 2V2 rectifier - tv line scan boost. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 2V2
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 2V2. This direction does not establish that 2V2 can replace them.
Rectifier - Half Wave
The database records 3C2 as a possible replacement for2V2.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Rectifier - TV Line Scan Boost | Rectifier - Half Wave |
| Construction | Rectifier | Rectifier |
| Base | 8FV | Not recorded |
| Socket | Not recorded | IO |
| Base pins | 8 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 2.5 V | 3.15 V |
| Heater current | 0.2 A | 0.21 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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