Tube cross-reference
6045 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6045 voltage - dual triode (similar). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6045 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6045 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6045.
6J6
Receiving To Industrial TubesVoltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency)
The database records 6045 as a possible replacement for6J6.
- Parallel heater circuits only
| Specification | 6045 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage - Dual Triode (similar) | Voltage - Dual Triode (similar high frequency) |
| Construction | Triode-Triode | Triode-Triode |
| Base | 7BF | 7BF |
| Socket | B7G | B7G |
| Base pins | Not recorded | 7 |
| Sections | 2 | 2 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.35 A | 0.45 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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