Tube cross-reference
6E5 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6E5 tuning indicator. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 6E5
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6E5. This direction does not establish that 6E5 can replace them.
6G5
Receiving TubesTuning Indicator
The database records 6G5 as a possible replacement for6E5.
- Not suitable for all circuits
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Tuning Indicator | Tuning Indicator |
| Construction | Triode-TuningIndicator | Triode-TuningIndicator |
| Base | 6R | Not recorded |
| Socket | UX6 | UX6 |
| Base pins | 6 | 6 |
| Sections | 2 | 2 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 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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