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Bell & Howell 5Y3GT Vacuum Tube
This vintage Bell & Howell 5Y3GT is a rugged, vintage full-wave rectifier vacuum tube used in vintage electronics (like projectors/audio gear) for converting AC to DC, featuring a 5V/2A filament, octal base, and often built by brands like RCA with black plates and robust construction for quality power supplies, providing sag for vintage sound.
 
Common uses include powering projectors, stereos, and vintage audio amplifiers (like Fender Tweed amps). Often times the 5Y3GT will also be used to provide power for high-end electronics requiring robust rectification.

Bell & Howell 5Y3GT Vacuum Tube

$19.00Price
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  • Type

    - Full-Wave Rectifier Diode (Double Diode).

    Function

    - Converts alternating current (AC) from power transformers into direct current (DC) for electronic circuits, often in vintage amplifiers and projectors.

    Filament

    - 5V, 2A (AC or DC).

    Base

    - 8-pin Octal.

    Construction

    - Medium glass bottle, often with black plates, bottom getter, clear glass, and sturdy internal supports.

    Performance

    - Offers excellent power supply regulation and characteristic "sag" (voltage drop under load), desirable for vintage audio tones.

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