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8166 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 8166 power - tetrode (not beam) (over 1000v 100w). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 8166

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.

  • 41000A

    Power - Beam (NOT sweep) (over 1000V 100W)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    GIANT5
    Base pins
    Not recorded
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    7.5 V
    Heater current
    21 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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