5u4gt tube data book

According to the tube substitution handbook the following tubes can be substituted for each other. Octal st16, 5t, 5v, 3a, fullwave vacuum rectifier, see also 5u4gb5as4a. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. Vacuum tube 5u4gb, jj electronics antique electronic. Try searching the tube data sheet locator, the worlds biggest index of tube datasheets other pages online with tube. I use a 5t4 metal in place of a 5u4g in my strombergcarlson 925h with no trouble. Whats the difference between the 5u4, 5u4g, 5u4ga, and 5u4gb. What to expect from different power tubes the gear page. This is a list of vacuum tubes or thermionic valves, and lowpressure gasfilled tubes.

The sovtek 5u4g is a suitable replacement for any 5u4g 5u4gb or el37. I dont know, maybe there are yet other variations of these, but i would like to know if they are equivalent to each other and whether or not they are completely interchangeable. Jan 10, 2001 hi, can anyone tell me what the differences are between the following tubes. Sylvania technical manual 1997 set tested radio tubes 5u4g 6u5 41. Our ps274b tube is a beautiful large coke bottle shaped rectifier tube with large black plates. I put a jj 5ar4 in it and didnt like it at all it was harsh sounding and stiff.

You can use a european tube in a usa radio for example. Sovtek 5u4g rectifier vacuum tube the sovtek brand of military grade vacuum tubes are made in russia and considered to be among the finest currently available. The maximum reservoir capacitor is specified at 4 f and the rectifier needs a series resistance of 250. What to expect from different power tubes discussion in amps. The 6c5s 6u5c double anode kenotron is designed for a. This is a suitable replacement for any 6l6 tube type. Philips jan 5u4gb fullwave vacuum tube rectifier, an ideal choice for all tube amplifiers. Typical radio receiver and amplifier circuits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16.

We have general electric usa, not ukand rca recieving tube manuals for sale, as well as the rca transmitting tube manual tt4, and a book of data on. The tube has a straight sided t12 envelope and higher current ratings than the 5u4g. The 5r4gy is a high voltage power rectifier and was designed for transmitter use. The preferred series 274b tube is a fullwave rectifier that is very similar to the classic 5u4g. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The voltage drop is less more volts out from the 5t4 than for a 5u4g, though.

Tube 5u4gt or rohre 5u4gt id25888, fullwave vacuum rectifier, octal int. Tube datasheets here youll find a modest collection of datasheets for some popular tubes. Jumper pins 2 and 7 of rt510 with a piece of wire, replace v505 the bfo oscillator tube and v701 the pto oscillator tube with 12ba6 tubes. You can use the search to find service types or go to the service type lists that you can access from the page more tube related stuff. Buy 1pc psvane 5u4g rectifier vacuum tube for 274b 5z3p tubes preamplifier. Some data allows you to use relatively simple mathematics, such as the expected value, which in sports analytics can become the expected number of wins in a season based on current team statistics. Hi i have a pair of eml 5u4g tubes and use them from time to time. It is virtually identical, electrically, to the older fourpin type 80 tube, but with an octal base.

Rectifier comparison and interchangeability chart kca nos. Decided to order the ruby and it was perfect in both sound and feel. Rectifier comparison and interchangeability chart kca. I like jj for power tubes but the ruby is perfect for the rectifier. The underscore and these letters are not part of the tube type number. U52 5u4g 5as4a5u4gb fullwave rectifier, octal base.

Tubes should be tested in everything from vintage radios to contemporary guitar amplifiers, and its easy to put all of your valves through a tube checker. A few specialquality tubes did not have a standard equivalent, e. Used in many hifi and guitar amplifiers, jj delivers a robust and solidly built tube. Vacuum tube 5ar4, ruby tubes antique electronic supply. The 50b5 was probably an rca tube, considering that it appeared in a trademagzine ad touting their engineering prowess. Of course, if you are after valve data, then the definitive site is franks. The more of a voltage drop dcv drop you have the more sag or compression you will have.

Free vacuum tube data sheets free vacuum tube substitution. Numbers shown in light blue background are coldcathode tubes. Herein you will find a collection of vintage engineering texts, vacuum tube datasheets, and other obsolete information, presented free of charge and without annoying advertisements. Also contains data on just about all 2digit antique large pin tubes, and many early g types of later gt tubes. The mechanical transformer hum, and also tube current peaks are greatly reduced by smaller capacitor values, and use higher choke values instead. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. While it does not have the brimar logo on it the 6v6gt logo is clearly the brimar modeltype mark see other brimar 6v6gt that i have listed.

The starting volatge is 425 volts from a diode rectifier and each tubes specs drop from there. The jj electronic 5u4gb is an excellent choice for an economically priced tube rectifier. The 6c5s 6u5c double anode kenotron are enclosed in glass bulb and are provided with an octal base and an indirectly heated oxidecoated cathode. Valve data book 1951 franks electron tube data sheets. The 5z3 is same as a us manufactured 5u4g per data books.

This vintage russian 54 5u4c rectifier is a 5z4 equivalent. Get the best deals on sylvania vintage electronics manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. Be careful 5u4g nos is closed to sold out where ever you go. I suppose it kept their tube manual to a manageable size, but its pretty annoying. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your. If youre working with any kind of vacuum tube assembly, then youll need to have a tube tester on hand to make sure that all of your valves are working properly. The tube amp doctor 5y3gt 6087 is a small bottle rectifier designed to perform closely to the original rectifier tubes used in many 1950s tweed amplifiers. The 5t4 heater is rated at 2 amps, and is connected to a cathode for a bit of a delay in output that gives the other tubes a head start warming up. This is a chart showing the specifications for 5 volt rectifier tubes that can be used in guitar amps. At least the ge manual has something for every tube, even if just one line of data. Basic data electrical parameters heater voltage, v 27 heater current, a 3. This 1960s ge 5as4a tube is an uprated 5u4gb tube type. We have general electric usa, not ukand rca recieving tube manuals for sale, as well as the rca transmitting tube manual tt4, and a book of data on western electric tubes.

All vacuum tubes listed meet and exceed the required specifications for new tubes of this type. This manual is used and shows some wear, but the wealth of data it contains makes it a bargain at any price. The 5y3 is a mediumpower directly heated fullwave rectifier vacuum tube introduced by rca in 1935. Jj electronic vacuum tubes, capacitors, amplifiers. This book contains data not found anywhere else on antique tubes such as the 2a3, 00a, 01a, 45, 50 and 10. Alan dougass book on tube testers and test equipment has information about meter specs and substitutions. Also used in the mesa boogie dual rectifier circuit. Increasing the cathode bias resistor is often necessary.

This current draw makes it acceptable for many amps originally designed for a 5ar4gz34 tube. This jj takes maybe only 15 hours to break in in my dc set amp circuits. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. This slowrise, indirectlyheated rectifier should be considered an upgrade for a 5y3 tube in most circuits, and will drop slightly less voltage. Such formulas led to the success of the oakland as in 2002, as detailed in the book and movie moneyball. Most of the datasheets are in pdf format and some are links to other html pages. Inside are vintage sylvania tubes, with green print. No reserve i have a few things up for sale this week, so please check my other listings. Tube 5u4g or rohre 5u4g id3352, fullwave vacuum rectifier, octal int. The tad 5y3gt is a great tube for vintage style sag compression. For this reason, the first capacitor c1 should never be larger than stated in the data sheet.

Only a few types are still used today, mainly in highpower, highfrequency applications. Free vacuum tube data sheets free vacuum tube substitution guide manuals free radio tube data manuals free tube base diagrams. This may help you keep a fine amp or preamp running when the exact russian or chinese tubes cannot be found. A vacuum tube, an electron tube, or valve british usage or, colloquially, a tube north america, is a device that controls electric current flow in a high vacuum between electrodes to which an electric potential difference has been applied.

This auction is for a late production rca 5u4g vacuum tube in original box. Description the 6j2p 62 highfrequency shortcharacteristic pentode has been designed for h. In addition, when changing to a higher output rectifier in a self biasing aka cathode biased amp, eg, champ and others never assume that the power tube s isare safe. Vacuum tube 5u4gb, jj electronics antique electronic supply. Purchase jj 5u4gb vacuum tubes online, in stock and ready to ship. The sovtek 5u4g is a directly heated diode designed to rectify alternating voltage in generalpurpose radio equipment. This is a list of vacuum tubes or thermionic valves, and lowpressure gasfilled tubes, or discharge tubes. This rectifier offers high reliability due to its rugged construction and the tube amp doctor premium selection process. Ive rolled a number of nos types over the last three years and am wondering two things. People have been gazing at low 5u4g prices for 25 years, and thought it was normal. Tube 6ar7gt or rohre 6ar7gt id296, double diodepentode, octal int. It has found wide use in tube radios and early guitar amplifiers of the fender champ type. This 1960 tube caddy below book also includes all tube numbers from all over the world.

Mullard magic stocks vintage radio, military radio like r1155, t1154, ws19, military spare parts, valves, tubes by gec brimar mullard ecc83 kt66 ecc32 u52, radio components early wireless, vintage radio, domestic vintage radio, old technology of all kinds. The following list shows the tube types i have entered in my database, with exception of the service types e. Always check the bias and idle power of the tube with the new rectifier to be certain that it is running within spec. Many industrial, military or otherwise professional tubes were also produced. By having this information on a chart you can choose a rectifier tube that will best suit your playing style. Designed for endurance and longevity for application in the audio industry. Before the advent of semiconductor devices, thousands of tube types were used in consumer electronics. Does anyone knows if the old reference books on tube with the specs. I like the metal base best sonically with the russian military gz34 5u4m at a close second. Download free see amid the winter s snow free sheet music epub. As a general rule, new old stock european or usa equivalent tubes will outperform and outlast russian or chinese stock tubes, so it is worthwhile to look into the possibility of retubing your equipment with nos tubes.