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3E29 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 3E29 power - beam (not sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 3E29

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.

  • 829B

    Power - Beam (NOT sweep)

    Base
    7E-VA
    Socket
    SEPTAR7
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    12.6 V
    Heater current
    1.125 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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