Can you replace EL34 with KT88?
EL34 and KT88 share the same pinout and are interchangeable in some circuits.
How long do 300B tubes last?
Some tubes like the TFK ECC803S or WE 300B will last a solid 30,000-50,000 hours.
Who makes 300B tubes?
Western Electric
Western Electric (tube manufacturer), now a small, privately owned company in Rossville, Georgia resumed production of the original 300B in 2018 using the original, 1938 manufacturing standards on a modernized assembly line housed at the Rossville Works.
Where are EL34 tubes made?
Although no longer made by them, it is currently manufactured by EkspoPUL in Saratov, Russia (Electro-Harmonix, Tung-Sol, Mullard and Genalex Gold Lion brands), JJ Electronic in Čadca, Slovakia and by Hengyang Electronics at former Foshan Nanhai Guiguang Electron Tube Factory in southern China, (Psvane and TAD brands).
Are 6V6 and EL34 interchangeable?
I wouldn’t use a 6V6 in place of an EL34, because it might not survive very long. Two better choices would be KT77 or 6CA7. Even if you swap out EL34 for EL34 tubes, re-biasing is highly recommended as cheap insurance against nasty, deadly side effects of imbalance or overload.
Which is better KT88 or EL34?
The EL34’s has the liquid, 3 dimensional midrange and highs, image bloomm and weight that you’re looking for. The KT88’s has the transparency, precise imaging, deep tight bass, dynamics, and huge soundstage that you’re looking for.
What is the difference between single-end and double-end powered LED tubes?
Orilis can help by simplifying the jargon! In a nutshell – Single-end powered simply means your light fixture is wired to one end of the led tube (s) only (The other end is un-powered). Double-end powered means your light fixture is wired to the tube (s) on both ends. Remember that these tube types are not interchangeable.
What is a double-end powered light fixture?
Double-end powered means your light fixture is wired to the tube (s) on both ends. Remember that these tube types are not interchangeable. The wiring will be different for each type. A double-ended LED tube is a tube that has the live and neutral pins on the opposite side of each tube.
Can I convert my T8 or T12 Tubelight to led?
Compare our Double End Powered LED conversion kits to Single End Powered LED Fluorescent tube light conversion kits. Both will convert your old fluorescent T8 or T12 tubelight but as you will quickly find out below the Double End Powered conversion method is much faster and cost less. Use our tool to quickly find what you need!
How do I know if I have a single ended tube?
A simple way to know if you have a single ended tube is to look for the L/N or AC INPUT sticker at the end of the tube. Since the single-end powered tubes only use one side of the tube, both live and neutral power will be on the same side, but different pins.