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501R alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 501R power - triode (over 1000v 100w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Where 501R can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 501R is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 501R.

5759

Power - Triode (over 1000V 100W)

Communications And Special Purpose Tubes

The database records 501R as a possible replacement for5759.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification501R replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Triode (over 1000V 100W)Power - Triode (over 1000V 100W)
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseNot recordedNot recorded
SocketNot recordedNot recorded
Base pinsNot recordedNot recorded
Sections11
Heater voltage7.5 V7.5 V
Heater current24 A24 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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