Question

[Neil Morrison]

Isn't that a rectifier? Another way is to get a tube base and add two
silicon diodes and two power resistors to make a replacement. Works OK,
saves rewiring, and keeps it all original.

Regards,

Neil

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leisman" <wb8baf at VOYAGER.NET>
To: <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 7:10 AM
Subject: Question


> I need a 5AR4 vacuum tube and have 4 or 5  5U4 tubes sitting around.  I
> have checked my RCA tube manual and the pin alignment is very similar
> and with nominal re-wiring I think I could use the 5U4 rather search for
> the 5AR4.  Anyone know of any reason why I can't use the 5U4 in place of
> the 5AR4?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Dave, W8QW

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