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Description
This is a General Electric GL-5554 Ignitron, a mercury-arc rectifier tube used in industrial resistance welding controls, power conversion, and high-current switching applications. This unit appears to be new old stock (NOS), still in its original gold foil protective packaging and plastic wrap, Made in U.S.A. with part number 166032 visible on the label. Ignitrons of this type are increasingly difficult to source and are highly sought after for legacy industrial equipment maintenance and repair.
Features & Electric (GE)Model NumberGL-5554Part Number166032Product TypeIgnitron (Mercury-Arc Rectifier Tube)Country of ManufactureUSAApplicationIndustrial Welding Controls, High-Current Power SwitchingConstructionMetal envelope, mercury pool cathodeStock StatusNew Old Stock (NOS)What's Included
- 1x GE GL-5554 Ignitron Tube
- Original gold foil protective with legacy GE and other brand industrial resistance welding controls, motor drives, and high-power rectifier circuits that specify the GL-5554 ignitron type. Always verify tube compatibility with your specific equipment before installation.
