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R17 alternatives, equivalents, and replacements
Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the R17 rectifier - half wave. Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.
Where R17 can be used as the replacement
In these recorded relationships, R17 is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for R17.
Rectifier - Half Wave
The database records R17 as a possible replacement for6157.
No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.
| Specification | R17 replacement | Original tube |
|---|---|---|
| Tube type | Rectifier - Half Wave | Rectifier - Half Wave |
| Construction | Rectifier | Rectifier |
| Base | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Socket | B9A | B9A |
| Base pins | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Sections | 1 | 1 |
| Heater voltage | 6.3 V | Not recorded |
| Heater current | 0.8 A | Not recorded |
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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