Tube cross-reference
6086 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6086 voltage pentode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 6086
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6086. This direction does not establish that 6086 can replace them.
18042
Foreign To AmericanVoltage Pentode
The database records 18042 as a possible replacement for6086.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Pentode | Voltage Pentode |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | 9BK | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 18 V | 18 V |
| Heater current | 0.1 A | 0.1 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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