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EL3

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ID = 281
       
Country:
Netherlands
Brand:
Developer: Philips; Eindhoven (tubes international!); Miniwatt 
Tube type:  Vacuum Pentode   Power/Output 
Identical to EL3 = 3REP6 = TEL3 = VEL3
Similar Tubes
Heater and shape different:
  AL3 ; EL3N
Other base:
  EL3G
Other base and data slightly different:
  PP6C
First year May.1936 Tube leaflet collection E.Erb Analysis by original leaflets
First Source (s)
May.1936 : Philips Bulletin
11.Feb.1936 : L'Histoire Singulière du Tube Radio; G. Duperray 2009
Predecessor Tubes AL3  
Successor Tubes 1938   EL3N  
Base Europe side contact P8A (Au P, 8SC) (Codex=Seo)
Was used by Radio/TV-reception etc.
Filament Vf 6.3 Volts / If 1.2 Ampere / Indirect / Specified voltage AC/DC
Description

The EL3 of the red series is a 6.3 volts- version of the AL3, inclusively the round cathode, though with a straight tubular bulb with a narrowed upper section.
After about 2 years the EL3 was replaced by the directly replaceable EL3N, with the more efficient profile-cathode, reduced heater current and the usual dome bulb.

Only EL3's with a straight cylindrically bulb are true EL3's, those EL3's with dome bulb are actually EL3N's. [Jacob Roschÿ, Dec. 2016]

The same happened with tube lineup lists on radios or on schematic diagrams, where EL3 is mentioned, though EL3N is meant, since the former EL3 was obsolte then.

 
Text in other languages (may differ)
Tube prices 12 Tube prices (visible for members only)
Information source Taschenbuch zum Röhren-Codex 1948/49   
el3.png
EL3: Courtesy Bureau Belper (De Muiderkring, Bussum), Scan Frank Philipse
Karel De Reus †
38_4.png EL3: Telefunken Werkstattbuch
Wolfgang Bauer
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Just Qvigstad 		el3_spec_1.png
EL3: RVF-Röhrenbuch-M1,1947
Anonymous 15 Collector
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Usage in Models 2= 1936?? ; 10= 1936? ; 98= 1936 ; 5= 1937?? ; 29= 1937? ; 169= 1937 ; 11= 1938?? ; 29= 1938? ; 230= 1938 ; 20= 1939?? ; 23= 1939? ; 131= 1939 ; 27= 1940?? ; 14= 1940? ; 83= 1940 ; 3= 1941?? ; 12= 1941? ; 91= 1941 ; 3= 1942?? ; 1= 1942? ; 67= 1942 ; 8= 1943?? ; 2= 1943? ; 42= 1943 ; 3= 1944?? ; 4= 1944? ; 14= 1944 ; 15= 1945?? ; 13= 1945? ; 53= 1945 ; 22= 1946?? ; 9= 1946? ; 43= 1946 ; 15= 1947?? ; 9= 1947? ; 50= 1947 ; 44= 1948?? ; 13= 1948? ; 26= 1948 ; 23= 1949?? ; 11= 1949? ; 54= 1949 ; 25= 1950?? ; 7= 1950? ; 17= 1950 ; 8= 1951?? ; 3= 1951? ; 5= 1951 ; 2= 1952?? ; 2= 1952? ; 4= 1952 ; 3= 1953?? ; 1= 1953 ; 6= 1955?? ; 1= 1955 ; 1= 9999? ; 6= 9999
Quantity of Models at Radiomuseum.org with this tube (valve, valves, valvola, valvole, válvula, lampe):1622

Collection of

Aldo Patriarca (CH)
Frank Möller (D)
Carlo La Perna (I)
Geri Meier (CH)
Jacky Parmentier (F)
Wolfgang Bauer (A)
Karl - Heinz Bossan (D)
Klaus Neumann (D)
Danko Tkalec (HR)
Bekir Yurdakul (F)
Tomasz Szczesniak (PL)
Heinz Schmidt (D)
Franz-Josef Haffner (D)
Frank Cuffe (IRL)
Jürgen Tiedmann (D)
Giovanni Signorelli (I)
John Koster (NL)
Andreas Schulz (D)
Hannu Alho (FIN)
Valery Gromov (RUS)
Georges Werts (B)
Jacob Roschy (D)
Jürgen Küting (D)
Peter Pfeiffer (D)
Bruno Candreia (CH)
Yury Savin (RUS)
Helmut Weigl (D)
Thomas Loidl (A)
Patrice Zeissloff (F)
Collection of a member from FIN
Christian Schaufelberger (CH)
Robert Gillespie (USA)
Massimo Pedrina (I)
Ottmar Rollmann (D)
 
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EL3
 

Variants

Tube printed as EL3, however in the design of the EL3N, with dome bulb and flat-profile-cathode.
EL3 with tubular (straight) bulb
Forum contributions about this tube
EL3
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EL3 (EL3)
Reinhard Hanschke
11.Aug.07 		  1
EL3 (EL3) 

Neupreis 1938: 59,00 FFR. Lit.: Catalog der Fa. MANUFRANCE (MF) von 1938.
 
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EL3 and EL3N
Bruno Gandolfo-Canepa
20.Mar.06 		  1
EL3 and EL3N 
Respected tubes specialist,

Do you can comment the differences between the EL3 and the EL3N tubes? 

It is significant the difference to replace an EL3 by an EL3N instead of another EL3? 

Thanks in advance,
Bruno.
Robert Sarbell † 22.3.22
20.Mar.06 		  2
Data from Funke tube tester W19 
Caro amico Bruno,

According to the Funke RPG model W19 test data cards on sheet 0225, the EL3 and EL3N are equivalent. The primary difference is essentially between the shape and dimension of the tube envelopes. Both tubes have the 6.3 volt heaters and 0.9A current.

For the possible use in the model 360A, either tube will suffice, unless there are dimensional limitations for the tube.

a piu tarde,
Roberto
Jacob Roschy
20.Mar.06 		  3
No subject 

Hello Bruno,


the EL3N is the replacement for the older and original EL3.


Aside the bulb, the difference between them is the reduced heater current of 0.9 A by the EL3N compared with 1.2 A by the EL3, as a result of a higher efficient cathode.


Due to negligence some later specimens were designated as EL3, although they were actually EL3Ns by their construction and data.

 

See more about EL3 and EL3N in  4

 

Best Regards

Jacob
Bruno Gandolfo-Canepa
22.Mar.06 		  4
Gratitudes 
Caro amico Roberto,

Thanks by your comments and aid to obtain the NOS EL3N for the Cathedral Philips 360A.  As you know I am seeking two EF5 to initiate the restoration. 

Hello Jacob,

I have seen in the market that the EL3 and the EL3N are offered indistinctly. Now I know that they are not exactly equivalent.   
Congratulations by The Philips Red valves series.  They are three very stimulating articles.  Thanks by your comment. 

Best regards,
Bruno.
 
EL3
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