Description
This is a pack of two C size alkaline cells from the Eveready Gold range. C is the stout cylindrical cell that sits between AA and D in the standard sizes, and like every alkaline cell it gives 1.5V. Its trade code is LR14. If the cell you are replacing is marked C or LR14, this is the one you want; if it is marked LR20 it is a D and will not fit the compartment, and LR6 is an AA. The two cells come sealed on a blister card.
C cells turn up where a device needs more running time than an AA can give but has not got the room for a D. Household torches and hand lanterns are the common ones, along with portable radios, older door chimes, wall clocks with large movements, some automatic soap dispensers, and children's ride-on toys and toy instruments. Compartments built for C cells usually hold two, four or six at a time, so a pack of two suits a single small appliance, while anyone feeding a lantern and a radio tends to keep a few packs in the drawer.
Alkaline is the general purpose chemistry for this sort of kit: it is not rechargeable, so each cell is used once and then recycled rather than binned. The retail pack states that these are ready to use for up to ten years in storage, which is the reason a spare card is worth keeping by the torch rather than bought in a hurry. One unit of this listing is one card of two cells, and the minimum order is 12, sold in multiples of 12, so a single order brings 24 cells in total. Eveready Gold is also on sale here in AA, AAA, D and 9V.
Specification
| Size |
C |
| Chemistry |
Alkaline |
| Voltage |
1.5V |
| Codes |
LR14 |
| Pack quantity |
2 cells |
| Shelf life as printed |
The pack states ready to use up to 10 years in storage |
| Sold as |
Pack of 2 cells |
| Minimum order |
12, sold in multiples of 12 |
Frequently Asked
Will these fit anything marked LR14?
Yes. LR14 is the trade code for an alkaline C cell, so a compartment marked LR14, C or 1.5V C takes these.
Is a C cell the same as an AA or a D?
No. All three give 1.5V, but C is physically larger than AA and smaller than D, so the three are not interchangeable in a compartment.
How many cells do I actually receive?
One unit is a card of two cells. The minimum order is 12 units, sold in multiples of 12, so the smallest order is 24 cells.
Can I recharge these?
No. These are single use alkaline cells, so once flat they should go to a battery recycling point rather than back on a charger.
How long can I keep them before use?
The retail pack states that they are ready to use for up to ten years in storage, so a spare card keeps well in a drawer.
Does the manufacturer state a capacity in milliamp hours?
No capacity figure is given for this pack, so we quote none. Runtime depends heavily on the device and how hard it draws.