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   MarkS to tub...@myshop.com   
   Re: What is the 6 volt equivalant to a 3   
   23 Nov 18 10:43:09   
   
   From: maschuckert@gmail.com   
      
   On Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 12:34:48 AM UTC-5, tub...@myshop.com wrote:   
   > I want to convert a hot chassis radio-amp to run on a power transformer.   
   > All other tubes are 12v filament. (except rectifier, which I will change   
   > to silicone diodes). I would assume a 6L6 would be the same, but I know   
   > that is not the case. A 6L6 is high powered,m where a 35 or 50L6 is low   
   > power, probably more like a 6V6. Is there any direct replacement with a   
   > 6 volt (or 12v) filament?   
      
   6W6GT is a direct equivalent exc heater voltage. However, this thing draws   
   1.2A at 6.3v. At tube like the aforementioned 6F6 or the 6V6 could probably be   
   used in its place.   
      
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