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6S4A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6S4A power - tv vertical output. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Where 6S4A can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6S4A is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6S4A.

6S4

Power - TV Vertical Output

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6S4A as a possible replacement for6S4.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification6S4A replacementOriginal tube
Tube typePower - TV Vertical OutputPower - TV Vertical Output
ConstructionTriodeTriode
BaseEIA 9ACNot recorded
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.6 A0.6 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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