Description
These are AA alkaline cells from the Duracell Plus Power range, supplied eight to a card. AA is the cylindrical cell that most household electronics are built around, with the raised positive button at one end and the flat negative base at the other, and it is the size worth keeping spares of because so much runs on it. The pack states up to 150% extra life with Power Boost Actives, and carries the Duracell code MN1500. The card has a two hole hanging tab, so it can go on a peg hook or sit flat in a drawer.
AA suits the things that draw power steadily rather than in short bursts: wall clocks, remote controls, wireless keyboards and mice, digital thermometers, radios, torches and the children's toys that seem to empty a pack over a wet weekend. Eight in one pack is a sensible household quantity, because most devices take two or four at a time, and cells in the same device are best put in as a matched set rather than topped up one at a time. For an office, a workshop or a holiday let, a card of eight covers a full round of remote controls in one go.
Each cell gives 1.5V nominal, the standard alkaline output every AA powered device is designed around, so they drop into anything specified for AA or MN1500. Alkaline cells are single use and are not made to be recharged; a device that asks for rechargeable AA wants nickel metal hydride at 1.2V, which is a different purchase. This listing is sold as one card of eight cells, with a minimum order of 12 cards, so the smallest order is 96 cells. We also stock Duracell lithium coin cells, silver oxide watch cells, LR44 alkaline cells and Duracell chargers supplied with cells.
Specification
| Size |
AA |
| Chemistry |
Alkaline |
| Voltage |
1.5V |
| Codes |
MN1500, as printed on the pack |
| Pack quantity |
8 cells |
| Sold as |
One pack of 8 cells |
| Minimum order |
12, sold in multiples of 12 |
Frequently Asked
How many cells do I actually receive?
One card holds eight AA cells. The minimum order on this listing is 12 cards, which works out at 96 cells in total.
The card is marked LR03 as well as MN1500, so which code should I match?
These are AA cells. LR03 is the IEC designation for AAA, so match the AA marking and the MN1500 code when you are checking against a device.
Can these be recharged?
No. Alkaline cells are made for single use. If your device specifies rechargeable AA, it wants nickel metal hydride cells at 1.2V instead.
What sort of devices are these best in?
Steady, moderate draw kit suits alkaline well: remote controls, wall clocks, radios, torches, wireless mice and keyboards, thermometers and children's toys.
Should I replace all the cells in a device at once?
Yes, it is the sensible habit. Cells in one device work best as a matched set, so change the whole set together rather than swapping a single cell.