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6P9 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6P9 power - pentode single (not beam) (under 10w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Replacement tubes for 6P9

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6P9. This direction does not establish that 6P9 can replace them.

6BM5

Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)

American To Foreign

The database records 6BM5 as a possible replacement for6P9.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typePower - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseNot recorded7BZ
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.78 A0.45 A

Where 6P9 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6P9 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6P9.

6BM5

Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)

Foreign To American

The database records 6P9 as a possible replacement for6BM5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6P9 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)Power - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseNot recorded7BZ
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.78 A0.45 A
6HG5

Power - Beam (NOT sweep)

Foreign To American

The database records 6P9 as a possible replacement for6HG5.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6P9 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - Pentode Single (NOT beam) (under 10W)Power - Beam (NOT sweep)
ConstructionPentodeBeamPower
BaseNot recordedNot recorded
SocketB9AB7G
Base pins97
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.78 A0.45 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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