Description
These are D size alkaline cells from the Eveready Gold range, supplied two to a card. D is the biggest of the everyday cylindrical sizes, noticeably larger than a C, and it exists because some equipment wants more stored energy than a small cell can hold. Each one gives the standard 1.5 volts, so a D drops straight into any holder marked D or LR20 without changing anything else about how the appliance runs. The chemistry is alkaline rather than zinc carbon.
D cells belong in the heavier end of the house. Big rubber torches and camping lanterns take them, as do mains free radios, older portable players, some door chimes and a good number of children's ride on toys. If you are replacing cells, read what came out rather than guessing from the compartment: the marking on the old cell will read D or LR20, and either mark means this is the right size. Where a device takes two, four or six at once, change the whole set together so the cells discharge at the same rate.
The pack states that these are ready to use up to ten years in storage, and that they last longer than Eveready Super Heavy Duty cells, the zinc carbon version of the same size. That storage figure matters most for a torch that sits in a drawer from one power cut to the next. One listing is a pack of two cells, and the minimum order is twelve, sold in multiples of twelve, so a full order brings twenty four cells to the shelf. We stock the Gold range in AA, AAA, C and 9V as well.
Specification
| Size |
D |
| Chemistry |
Alkaline |
| Voltage |
1.5V |
| Codes |
LR20 |
| 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
My torch says it takes R20 cells. Is this the same thing?
Yes, physically. D, R20 and LR20 all describe the same cylindrical size, so the cell will sit in the same holder. LR20 is the alkaline designation, which is what these are.
How many cells do I actually receive?
Each pack holds two D cells. The minimum order on this listing is twelve packs, sold in multiples of twelve, so the smallest order brings twenty four cells.
How is Gold different from Eveready Super Heavy Duty?
Gold is the alkaline version and Super Heavy Duty is the zinc carbon one. The pack states that Gold lasts longer than Super Heavy Duty in the same size.
Can I recharge these?
No. Alkaline cells of this kind are primary cells, made to be used once and then recycled. For repeat charging you need cells sold as rechargeable.
How long can I keep them before I use them?
The pack states they are ready to use up to ten years in storage, which suits a spare set kept in a drawer or an emergency torch.
Can I put one new cell in with an older one?
Better not to. Cells at different states of charge drain unevenly, so replace every cell in the device at the same time for steadier running.