Panasonic Alkaline Power AA Batteries (LR6) - 4 Pack

This is a four-cell blister pack of Panasonic Alkaline Power AA batteries, the standard 1.5V LR6 cell that most household electronics are built around. Alkaline is the general-purpose chemistry: it holds a useful voltage under light and moderate loads, keeps well in a drawer between uses, and costs a good deal less per cell than lithium. AA is the most common size in a British home, so a pack of four will usually cover a remote control and a wall clock in one go.

These are at their best in low and moderate drain devices: television remotes, wall and mantel clocks, wireless keyboards and mice, kitchen scales, door chimes, children's toys and the sort of torch that lives in a kitchen drawer. Smoke alarms that call for an AA cell take these too. High drain gear such as a digital camera or a radio controlled car will empty any alkaline cell quickly, and if that is what you are feeding, our rechargeable Panasonic Eneloop AA cells will work out cheaper over a year.

Each blister holds four cells, so one unit of this listing puts four AA batteries in your hand. The minimum order is 12, sold in multiples of 12, which works out at 48 cells: sensible for an office, a school, a village hall or anyone restocking a stationery cupboard once a year. Cells keep best somewhere cool and dry rather than on a sunny windowsill. Fit all four together rather than mixing fresh cells with part-used ones, and take them out of anything you are putting away for months. Panasonic Alkaline Power also runs to AAA, C, D and 9V sizes here.

Will these fit anything that asks for AA or LR6?

Yes. AA and LR6 are two names for the same 1.5V alkaline cell, so a device marked with either code takes these.

How long will one set of cells last?

The manufacturer does not print a runtime figure, and it depends entirely on the device. A wall clock may run for a year or more, while a high drain toy will flatten a set far faster.

Can I mix these with part-used batteries already in the device?

Better not to. Change all the cells at once and keep them the same size, brand and chemistry, so one tired cell is not dragged down by the fresher ones around it.

Are these rechargeable?

No, alkaline cells are single use and should not be put in a charger. If you want rechargeable AA cells, our Panasonic Eneloop AA batteries are the ones to look at instead.

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

One unit is a blister pack holding four AA cells. The minimum order is 12 packs, sold in multiples of 12, which is 48 cells in total.