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6T7G alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 6T7G voltage - triode (with diode, heptode or hexode). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 6T7G

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.

  • 6Q6G

    Power - Beam (NOT sweep)

    Base
    7
    Socket
    IO
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    2
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.15 A

Replacement tubes for 6T7G

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 6T7G. This direction does not establish that 6T7G can replace them.

6B6G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6B6G as a possible replacement for6T7G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7V7V
SocketIOIO
Base pins77
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 A
6Q7

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7 as a possible replacement for6T7G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7V8
SocketIOIO
Base pins78
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 A
6Q7G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7G as a possible replacement for6T7G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7VInternationalOctal
SocketIOIO
Base pins78
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 A
6Q7GT

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6Q7GT as a possible replacement for6T7G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7VInternationalOctal
SocketIOIO
Base pins78
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 A

Where 6T7G can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 6T7G is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 6T7G.

6B6G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6T7G as a possible replacement for6B6G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
Specification6T7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7V7V
SocketIOIO
Base pins77
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 A
6Q7

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6T7G as a possible replacement for6Q7.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
Specification6T7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7V8
SocketIOIO
Base pins78
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 A
6Q7G

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6T7G as a possible replacement for6Q7G.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
Specification6T7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7VInternationalOctal
SocketIOIO
Base pins78
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 A
6Q7GT

Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 6T7G as a possible replacement for6Q7GT.

  • Parallel heater circuits only
Specification6T7G replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)Voltage - Triode (with diode, heptode or hexode)
ConstructionDiode-Diode-TriodeDiode-Diode-Triode
Base7VInternationalOctal
SocketIOIO
Base pins78
Sections33
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.15 A0.3 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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