Energizer Max AA Batteries (LR6) - 10 Pack

These are Energizer Max AA cells, ten to a pack. AA is the size most homes get through fastest, and its international code is LR6, so a manual that asks for LR6 is asking for exactly this cell. The chemistry is alkaline, which gives a nominal 1.5 volts per cell and is the general purpose choice for everyday equipment. Ten in a single pack is enough to fill several devices at once and still leave a few in the drawer, rather than buying two at a time and running short halfway through a job.

Alkaline AA is what most of a house runs on: television and set top box remotes, wireless keyboards and mice, wall clocks, children's toys, torches, kitchen scales, digital thermometers and portable radios. Where a device holds more than one cell, fit a full set of the same type and age together rather than mixing part used cells with fresh ones, because the weakest cell in a string sets the pace for the rest. It is worth checking the polarity marks moulded into the battery compartment as you load them, since a cell in backwards will simply stop the device working.

The pack states a 10 year shelf life, so a spare pack put away in a cool cupboard is still worth having next year, and the pack also notes that the cells include recycled materials. Alkaline cells are single use and are not built to be recharged, so keep rechargeable NiMH cells for anything you drain every week. One unit here is a pack of 10 cells and the minimum order is 12, sold in multiples of 12, which suits a school, a workplace or a landlord restocking in one go. We also stock Energizer alkaline cells in AAA, C, D and 9V, along with coin cells, if the rest of the house needs topping up.

Is LR6 the same thing as AA?

Yes. LR6 is the international designation for an alkaline AA cell, so any device whose manual lists AA or LR6 takes exactly this cell.

How many cells do I receive, and what is the minimum order?

One unit is a pack of ten cells. The minimum order is 12, sold in multiples of 12, so a first order brings 120 cells in total.

Can these cells be recharged?

No. Alkaline cells are single use and are not built for recharging, so choose rechargeable NiMH AA cells if you want to put charge back in.

What voltage does each cell give?

Each cell is a nominal 1.5 volts, the standard alkaline figure. Four in series therefore give about six volts, which is what most torches and toys expect.

How long can I keep a spare pack before I use it?

The pack states a 10 year shelf life. Keep the cells in the pack at normal room temperature and away from heat until the day you need them.

Will they cope with heavier drain devices?

Alkaline is a general purpose chemistry that handles most household equipment. For very heavy continuous drain, many people choose lithium AA cells instead.