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249B

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249B is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand Western Electric, construction Rectifier, socket 4-pin, and maximum plate voltage 7500 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandWestern Electric
ClassRectifier
Base4-pin

Construction

Primary TypeRectifier
Rectifier TypeHalf-wave
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialThermionic
Warm-up Time15s

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Rectifier15 V———1500 mA

Application Notes

The tube should be mounted only in a vertical position with the base end down. Allow 15 seconds warmup time for the filament. For ambient temperatures below 15C, longer warmup times (up to 15 minutes) are required to reach proper mercury vapor pressure.

Datasheets

Datasheet: 249B.pdf

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Datasheets courtesy of Frank Philipse via Frank's Electron Tube Data Sheets.

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    Plate Voltage7500 V
    Cathode Current1500 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Mercury vapor
    • Half-wave
    • Vertical mounting
    • Top cap anode