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Metal Vacuum Tube Test Socket 01, 02

- Description
- Specifications
These miniature vacuum tube test sockets allow technicians to measure voltage, current, and signal levels directly from tube pin connections during circuit testing. Designed for in-line troubleshooting, these adapters insert between the equipment chassis socket and the vacuum tube. Historically manufactured by test equipment vendors like Vector Electronic Company, Eby, and Cinch, these test sockets are available in standard 7-pin miniature and 9-pin noval configurations.
Function: In-Circuit Test Adapter / Diagnostic Socket Extension
Material: Phenolic / Bakelite Base with Metal Pin Extenders
Termination: Standard Solder Lug / Pin Access Terminals
Part Configurations:
Part # 125655 (7-Pin B7G Base): 7 thin pins arranged in a 3/4 circle pattern with a wider gap between pin 1 and pin 7 for keying. Fits tubes like 6AQ5, 6AV6, 6AU6, and 6X4.
Part # 125516 (9-Pin B9A / Noval Base): 9 thin pins arranged in a 3/4 circle pattern with a wider gap between pin 1 and pin 9 for keying. Fits tubes like 12AX7, 12AU7, 6CG7, and 6BQ5.

