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5886 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 5886 voltage pentode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 5886
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 5886. This direction does not establish that 5886 can replace them.
Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
The database records DF703 as a possible replacement for5886.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Pentode | Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V) |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Socket | Not recorded | WIRE8 |
| Base pins | 5 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 1.25 V | 1.25 V |
| Heater current | 0.01 A | 0.01 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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