Tube cross-reference
E180F alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the E180F voltage pentode. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Replacement tubes for E180F
The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for E180F. This direction does not establish that E180F can replace them.
Voltage Pentode
The database records 6688 as a possible replacement forE180F.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | Original tube | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Pentode | Voltage Pentode |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | Noval | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.3 A |
Where E180F can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, E180F is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for E180F.
Voltage Pentode
The database records E180F as a possible replacement for6688.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | E180F replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Voltage Pentode | Voltage Pentode |
| Construction | Pentode | Pentode |
| Base | Noval | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | 9 | 9 |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | 6.3 V |
| Heater current | 0.3 A | 0.3 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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