Tube cross-reference
6046 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6046 power - beam (not sweep). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where 6046 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6046 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6046.
Power - Beam (NOT sweep)
The database records 6046 as a possible replacement for25L6GT.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6046 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) |
| Construction | BeamPower | BeamPower |
| Base | 7AC | B7-7 |
| Socket | B7G | IO |
| Base pins | 7 | 7 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 25 V | 25 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.3 A |
Power - TV Vertical Output
The database records 6046 as a possible replacement for25W6GT.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6046 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Beam (NOT sweep) | Power - TV Vertical Output |
| Construction | BeamPower | BeamPower |
| Base | 7AC | 7AC |
| Socket | B7G | IO |
| Base pins | 7 | 7 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 25 V | 25 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.3 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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