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30A5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 30A5 power - pentode single (not beam) (under 10w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 30A5

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.

  • HL94

    Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    30 V
    Heater current
    0.15 A

Replacement tubes for 30A5

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 30A5. This direction does not establish that 30A5 can replace them.

HL94

Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)

Foreign To American

The database records HL94 as a possible replacement for30A5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseE7-1Not recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage30 V30 V
Heater current0.15 A0.15 A
35C5

Power - Beam Single (NOT sweep) (under 10W)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 35C5 as a possible replacement for30A5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)Power - Beam Single (NOT sweep) (under 10W)
ConstructionPentodeBeamPower
BaseE7-17CV
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage30 V35 V
Heater current0.15 A0.15 A

Where 30A5 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 30A5 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 30A5.

HL94

Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)

American To Foreign

The database records 30A5 as a possible replacement forHL94.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification30A5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseE7-1Not recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage30 V30 V
Heater current0.15 A0.15 A
35C5

Power - Beam Single (NOT sweep) (under 10W)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 30A5 as a possible replacement for35C5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification30A5 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)Power - Beam Single (NOT sweep) (under 10W)
ConstructionPentodeBeamPower
BaseE7-17CV
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage30 V35 V
Heater current0.15 A0.15 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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