VINTAGE TUBE REPLACEMENTS
THE FOLLOWING
TUBES ARE AVAILABLE IN ANY QUANTITY
WD-11, older version. Larger diameter bulb, evacuation
tip, same base. -$30.00
WD-11, with evacuation tip, silver-plated glass, same filament
current allows use of existing rheostat. Can't be told from the original
- $25.00.
WD-11, without external evacuation
tip - $25.00.
WD-11, clear glass, with
evacuation tip - Looks like WD-11 except has glass over the active elements
- $25.00.
WD-11, base and glass only, to roll your own,
without 5676 tube. $5 less than the above mentioned prices.
864 Kit available to replace the WD-11. Includes the adaptor; new
base, new socket. Tube not included. Stands 4" tall including
the adaptor. $15.00
Note: Here is a spec sheet for the 864
so that you may evaluate the suitability of this replacement for your application.
Note: The WD-11 replacements are made using a subminiature
tube inside a glass replica of the original envelope. These are not
solid-state devices and should work properly in most any set. Here
is a spec sheet for the
5676 tube used in these replacements.
The WD-11 replacement requires
a 22-ohm 1/2 w resistor wired in PARALLEL for exact-replacement filament
operation so that an existing rheostat will function normally.
3D6 kit available to replace WD-11. Includes an adaptor,
new base, ceramic loctal socket and the tube. Stands 3-1/4" tall including
the adaptor. - $16.00 postpaid.
3D6 Tube only. - $5.00
Note: Here is a spec sheet for the 3D6
so that you may evaluate the suitability of this replacement for your application.
#199 base only for
rolling your own - Comes with long pins which can be cut off for short-pin
use. - $10.00. Base plus glass - $16.50
'01A old glass, old base, grain-of-wheat
bulb lights envelope. New 1.5 volt filament acorn tube hidden
in base. Looks and acts just like an original at close to the cost
of a used tube. - $15.00.
'01A as above with blue or
brown glass. Availability is limited and sporadic. Please
inquire - $20.00
Note: The 01A replacements use a 958A tube internally. Spec sheet can be found
here to determine if this suits your application..
WD-11 Round Globe -
2" in diameter, 3" height not including pins. Electrically identical
to a WD-11 using a 5676 tube internally. Use as a replacement for
Western Electric round 'tennis ball' tube. Cut off pins as necessary
to simulate short pins. $25.00
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1L6 REPLACEMENT for Zenith,
RCA. Works as well, costs far less, new tube and adaptor - $18.00.
The adaptor only can be purchased for only $10.00
Note: I have
a variation which fits the Hallicrafters and fits the RCA 500 and 600
models also. It measures 3-1/8" above the chassis as opposed to
3-5/8" for the older version. Check your set to confirm before ordering.
Here is a link to the spec sheet for the 1LA6
used in this replacement.
1T4 Great for homebrew
projects such as regenerative radios. New original tubes - $3.00.
6E5/6G5/6U5/6T5 REPLACEMENT,
this is a new 1629 along with an adaptor to run it from 6.3 volts. Normal
appearance, full brilliance. The adaptor is the size of the tube and adds
1 3/4 inches length, the existing cable will still work. Both the new tube
and the adaptor - $27.00. Adaptor only - $14.00
Spec sheet for the
1629.
EYE TUBE ADAPTER - Ready-made
adapter for using a 1629 tube in place of the 6E5, etc. Comes all
connected with an 18" long cable, tied with lacing. Includes a voltage
doubler and a 1 Megohm-1 watt resistor. Includes everything necessary.
Just hook it up in place of the original cable. - $14.00
#10 Tube Replacement. Tube and adaptor works
just like original - $20.00
#50 Tube Replacement. Tube
and adaptor works just like original - $18.00.
The 10 and 45 replacements utilize a 1619 tube. Spec sheet can be found
here. The 50 replacement now uses a 6L6GB type of tube. Spec sheet for the 6L6GB.
6L6GB - This is a Russian
made version of the popular American tube. This is the GB version
so it will be equally at home in your stereo or any receiver. I have
started using them as the active element in the #50 replacements that I make.
- $8.00.
* * * SOLID-STATE RECTIFIERS * * *
SS 5Y3 - This device can be ordered as a replacement for 5Y3,
5R4, 5U4, 5V4, 5W4, 5Z4, 6W6, 6AX4, 6X5, 6ZY5, 0Z4, 0Z4A. Comes in
the package shown - $14.50
SS 35Z5 - Comes as shown as a replacement for the 35Z5.
Has internal resistors to allow for direct replacement in series string
sets and to provide the dial lamp tap. - $14.75
SS 80 - Comes as shown as a replacement for the 80, 81, 82, 83,
83V, 5Z3. Has internal resistance appropriate for typical 5-7 tube
sets. - $16.50
SS 117Z3 - Comes as shown above. - $14.00
SS 117Z6 - Comes as shown above - $14.50
* * * BALLAST 'TUBE' for ZENITH *
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50A1 EQUIVALENT - Standard
9 pin base, glass tube body, round top. Plug-in replacement.
Reading after couple minute warmup...8.0V @ 110 V, 8.25V@ 115V,
8.45 @ 120V, 8.65 @125 AND 8.91 @130 V. Starts
below ultimate voltage and rises to above after a couple of minutes.
Special version also availble for under 110 volts. - $18.00
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For additional information on the tubes being utilized here I recommend
the following sites for tube specifications and data:
Frank's Electron Tube Pages
and DuncanAmps Tube Data Sheet
Locator
