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6F6GT alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6F6GT power - pentode (not beam). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6F6GT

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.

  • IBM

    NEW (being researched)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    Not recorded
    Base pins
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    Not recorded
    Heater current
    Not recorded

Replacement tubes for 6F6GT

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6F6GT. This direction does not establish that 6F6GT can replace them.

6F6

Power - Pentode (NOT beam)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6F6 as a possible replacement for6F6GT.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - Pentode (NOT beam)Power - Pentode (NOT beam)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7S7S
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.7 A0.7 A
6F6G

Power - Pentode (NOT beam)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6F6G as a possible replacement for6F6GT.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - Pentode (NOT beam)Power - Pentode (NOT beam)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7S7S
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.7 A0.7 A

Where 6F6GT can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6F6GT is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6F6GT.

6F6

Power - Pentode (NOT beam)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6F6GT as a possible replacement for6F6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6F6GT replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Pentode (NOT beam)Power - Pentode (NOT beam)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7S7S
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.7 A0.7 A
6F6G

Power - Pentode (NOT beam)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6F6GT as a possible replacement for6F6G.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6F6GT replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Pentode (NOT beam)Power - Pentode (NOT beam)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base7S7S
SocketIOIO
Base pins88
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.7 A0.7 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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