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3BS2A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 3BS2A rectifier - tv line scan boost. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 3BS2A
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 3BS2A. This direction does not establish that 3BS2A can replace them.
Rectifier - TV Line Scan Boost
The database records 3BW2 as a possible replacement for3BS2A.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Rectifier - TV Line Scan Boost | Rectifier - TV Line Scan Boost |
| Construction | Rectifier | Rectifier |
| Base | Not recorded | 12HY |
| Socket | IO | IO |
| Base pins | Not recorded | 12 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 3.15 V | 3.15 V |
| Heater current | 0.48 A | 0.48 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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