Description
These are C size alkaline cells from the Duracell Plus range, supplied two to a pack. C is the mid-large cylindrical size, taller and wider than an AA, and it carries the international code LR14 alongside the older Duracell reference MN1400. Both codes are printed on the pack, so you can match them straight against the marking moulded inside your battery compartment. Each cell gives the standard 1.5V of an alkaline LR14. Alkaline chemistry is the everyday workhorse for household kit: it holds a steady voltage under moderate drain and sits happily in a drawer between uses.
C cells turn up in the bulkier things around the house rather than the slim ones. Think large rubber torches, camping lanterns, portable radios, wall clocks with a big movement, doorbell chimes, and the sort of children's ride-on or musical toy that needs more current than an AA can comfortably give. If you are replacing a set, take an old cell out and read the code on its side first. A D cell is noticeably fatter and will not drop into a C holder, and an AA will rattle loose in one. Two cells suit the many devices built around a pair.
The retail pack carries Duracell's 100% Life Guaranteed mark, with an asterisk pointing to the manufacturer's own terms. Change all the cells in a device at once and keep chemistries together, because mixing part-used cells with fresh ones pulls the whole set down to the weakest one. Alkaline cells keep best somewhere cool and dry. This listing has a minimum order of 10 packs, so the smallest order brings 20 cells. It sits alongside our wider Duracell range, which runs from lithium coin cells and silver oxide watch batteries to LR44 and LR54 alkaline packs and a mains charger.
Specification
| Size |
C |
| Chemistry |
Alkaline |
| Voltage |
1.5V |
| Codes |
LR14 / MN1400 |
| Pack quantity |
2 cells |
| Sold as |
One pack of 2 cells |
| Minimum order |
10, sold in multiples of 10 |
Frequently Asked
Is a C cell the same as an LR14 or an MN1400?
Yes. LR14 is the international code for an alkaline C cell and MN1400 is Duracell's own reference for it. All three names appear on this pack.
What sort of things take C batteries?
Larger torches, camping lanterns, portable radios, doorbell chimes, big wall clock movements and heavier children's toys are the usual homes for a C cell.
How many cells do I actually receive?
One pack holds two cells. The minimum order on this listing is 10 packs in multiples of 10, so the smallest order brings 20 cells in total.
Can I use these in place of D cells?
No. A D cell is both taller and appreciably fatter, so a C cell will sit loose in the holder and may not make contact at all.
Are these rechargeable?
No. These are single use alkaline cells and should not be put in a charger. For recharging you need a cell marked rechargeable or NiMH.
Does the manufacturer print a shelf life on the pack?
No shelf life figure is printed on this pack. What it does carry is Duracell's 100% Life Guaranteed mark, subject to the manufacturer's own terms.