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6K6G alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6K6G power - pentode single (not beam) (under 10w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for 6K6G
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6K6G. This direction does not establish that 6K6G can replace them.
Power - TV Vertical Output
The database records 6K6GT as a possible replacement for6K6G.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) | Power - TV Vertical Output |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | Not recorded | B6-8BI |
| Socket | IO | IO |
| Base pins | 8 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.4 A | 0.4 A |
Where 6K6G can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, 6K6G is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6K6G.
Power - TV Vertical Output
The database records 6K6G as a possible replacement for6K6GT.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | 6K6G replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W) | Power - TV Vertical Output |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | Not recorded | B6-8BI |
| Socket | IO | IO |
| Base pins | 8 | 8 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.4 A | 0.4 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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