Beam Power Pentode
6LF6's, 6MH6's, and 6LX6's are all pretty much the
same tube. The only main difference is size. The 6LX6 tubes
are usually taller that most 6LF6 / 6MH6 tubes.
The 6LF6 / 6MH6 Vacuum Tube is a duodecar type
used in Linear Amplifiers and as a horizontal-deflection
amplifier in color tv receivers. It requires a duodecar
12-contact socket.
Electrical Data:
Heater Voltage ................................ 6.3 V
Heater Current ................................ 2.0 A
Maximum Plate Dissipation ....................... 40 Watts
Preferred and Virtually Identical Substitutes:
........................ 6KD6, 6LX6, 6MH6, N30EL
Substitutes ................................ 6JS6,
6KN6, 6LB6, 6LR6
WARNING ~ These tubes
come in four different sizes! Even from the same
manufacturer!
Some of these tubes may not allow you to put
your cover back on your radio or amplifier.
Make sure you measure your tubes!
To measure a tube, place the tube on a table
standing on its pins. Using a tape measure or ruler,
measure the tube from the table top to the top of the
cap. If you think a larger tube will not fit, email us
with the maximum size you can use.
Email us at:
worldtubecompany@earthlink.net
Thanks.
Rod.