Description
A two cell blister pack of Energizer Max C size alkaline batteries, the short fat cylinder that UK retailers also list under the code LR14. Each cell delivers the nominal 1.5 volts of an alkaline round cell, so it drops straight into anything whose compartment is marked C or LR14. The retail pack prints a 10 year shelf life, which matters most when you are buying spares rather than replacing something today: cells bought now and left in a drawer should still be worth fitting well into the next decade.
C cells sit between the AA in a television remote and the tall D cell in a lantern. Torches, portable radios, cordless door chimes, wall clocks with a strong mechanism, camping lanterns and a great many children's toys all take them, especially ride on toys and anything with a motor or a loudspeaker. If you are not sure, open the compartment and look at the moulded marking: a C cell is noticeably shorter and wider than a D, and the two are not interchangeable even though both give 1.5 volts. Keep a pack in the kitchen drawer and one in the garage, and the winter torch hunt gets a lot shorter.
Fit both cells the same way round and change them as a pair; pairing a fresh cell with a part used one pulls the tired one down faster and can leave the device running below its proper voltage. Take the cells out of anything you are shelving for the season, which is the simplest way to protect the contacts in a device you will not use for months. This listing is one blister of two cells, with a minimum order of 12, sold in multiples of 12. We also stock Energizer alkaline AA, AAA, C, D and 9V cells, and lithium and silver oxide coin cells alongside them.
Specification
| Size |
C |
| Chemistry |
Alkaline |
| Voltage |
1.5V |
| Codes |
LR14 |
| Pack quantity |
2 cells |
| Shelf life as printed |
10 years, as printed on the pack |
| Sold as |
Pack of 2 cells |
| Minimum order |
12, sold in multiples of 12 |
Frequently Asked
Is a C cell the same thing as an LR14?
Yes. LR14 is the standard code for a C size alkaline cell, so any device with a compartment marked C or LR14 will take this battery.
How many cells do I get, and what is the smallest order?
One pack holds two C cells. The minimum order is 12 packs bought in multiples of 12, so the smallest quantity you can buy is 24 cells.
Can these be recharged?
No. Alkaline cells are single use by chemistry, so replace them when they run flat rather than attempting to put charge back into them.
How long will they keep if I buy them as spares?
The pack prints a 10 year shelf life. Store them in the unopened blister at normal room temperature and away from loose keys or coins.
Can I mix these with the part used cells already in my torch?
Better not to. Fit a matched set of the same size and chemistry, because one tired cell holds the fresh ones back and shortens the run.
Will a C cell work in a device that asks for a D?
No. A D cell is both taller and wider, so a C will sit loose in the compartment and fail to bridge both contacts.