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6HB6 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6HB6 power - tv vertical output. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6HB6

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.

  • 6HA6

    Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.71 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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