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6CZ5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6CZ5 power - tv vertical output. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 6CZ5
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6CZ5. This direction does not establish that 6CZ5 can replace them.
6DW5
Receiving TubesPower - TV Vertical Output
The database records 6DW5 as a possible replacement for6CZ5.
- Parallel heater circuits only
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - TV Vertical Output | Power - TV Vertical Output |
| Construction | BeamPower | BeamPower |
| Base | 9HN | 9CK |
| Socket | B9A | IO |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.45 A | 1.2 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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