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6AF6G alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6AF6G tuning indicator. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6AF6G

These designations belong to the same electrical variation group. Their names may differ because of international standards, manufacturing tolerances, or materials, but they are recorded as electrically equivalent—not merely substitutes.

  • 6AD6G

    Tuning Indicator

    Base
    7AG
    Socket
    B7
    Base pins
    8
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.15 A

Replacement tubes for 6AF6G

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6AF6G. This direction does not establish that 6AF6G can replace them.

6AD6G

Tuning Indicator

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6AD6G as a possible replacement for6AF6G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
Base7AG7AG
SocketIOB7
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.15 A

Where 6AF6G can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6AF6G is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6AF6G.

6AD6G

Tuning Indicator

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6AF6G as a possible replacement for6AD6G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6AF6G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeTuning IndicatorTuning Indicator
ConstructionTuningIndicatorTuningIndicator
Base7AG7AG
SocketIOB7
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.15 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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