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EF98 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the EF98 voltage pentode or tetrode (under 100v). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of EF98

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.

  • 6ET6

    Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

    Base
    Not recorded
    Socket
    B7G
    Base pins
    7
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    6.3 V
    Heater current
    0.3 A

Replacement tubes for EF98

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for EF98. This direction does not establish that EF98 can replace them.

6ET6

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

American To Foreign

The database records 6ET6 as a possible replacement forEF98.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseMINIATURENot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.2 A0.3 A

Where EF98 can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, EF98 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for EF98.

6ES6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Foreign To American

The database records EF98 as a possible replacement for6ES6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationEF98 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseMINIATURENot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.2 A0.3 A
6ET6

Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)

Foreign To American

The database records EF98 as a possible replacement for6ET6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationEF98 replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)Voltage Pentode or Tetrode (under 100V)
ConstructionPentodePentode
BaseMINIATURENot recorded
SocketB7GB7G
Base pins77
Sections11
Heater voltage6.3 V6.3 V
Heater current0.2 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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