Batteries are our speciality. We sell a wide range of all types of batteries. Below you’ll find some of the most common and their uses.

We have a far wider range than listed here so, if what you don’t see what you need, give us a call on 01872 222615 or pop into the shop.

AA and AAA batteries

We sell a range of brands such as Energizer, GP, JCB, Infapower, LLoytron, Philips, Panasonic, Polaroid and possibly more!

AA (Used in a multitude of devices!)

1.5V also known as… U12, HP7, Penlight, Mignon, MV1500, MN1500, MX1500, Type 316, LR6, 15A, R6, 15D, FR6, 15LF In packs of 4, 8, 12 or 20 or even 1!

Zinc, Alkaline, Lithium and…. rechargeable 1.2V ( NIMH) from 600mAh to 2700mAh

AAA (Used in a multitude of devices!)

1.5V Also known as….LR03, R03, FR03, HR03, KR03, ZR03, 24A, 24D, 24LF, MN2400, MX2400, MV2400, Type 286, U16, HP16, UM 4, etc. in packs of 4, 8, 10 or 12 or even 1!

Zinc, Alkaline, Lithium and… rechargeable 1.2V ( NIMH) from 550mAh to 1100mAh

Lithium coin cell batteries

We sell a very comprehensive range of lithium coin cell batteries. Mostly (unless unavailable) Energizer brand.

3V – these batteries usually have CR proceeding the number eg…’CR2032′ indicate it is 3V lithium. The number after its size. So .. 20… refers to its diameter (20mm) and …32 its depth (3.2mm) Easy! These are the sizes we stock…

1025

1216 1220 1225

1616 1620 1632

2012 2016 2025 2032

2320

2430 2450 and 2450N – the 2450N or CR2450N is like a 2450, but it has a slight physical difference. There is a small lip or ‘Notch’, hence the ‘N’. Sometimes the notch is a requirement for certain BMW car key fobs and other such uses.

3032

Lithium Batteries

These are mostly used in cameras, particularly the 2CR5 and CRP2’s. The CR2 and 123A’s are sometimes used in other things like torches, pet collars and fishing bite alarms.

AAAA batteries

AAAA batteries are most often used in small devices like laser pointers, LED penlights, powered computer styluses, glucose meters, headphone amplifiers and computing surface pens.

Unusual size batteries

Unusual size batteries are often used in older devises.

The 9V PP9 is mostly used in older radios and sometimes in metal detectors and older marine lanterns. We still have a few left!

The (6V!) PJ996 is almost exclusively used in older torches ( BTW we still have replacement bulbs for these!).

Specialist batteries

Specialist batteries are usually in remote controls or clocks.

The LR1 is mostly used in clocks.

The LRV08 is used in multi-meters, remote controls, wireless door bell pushes and many other applications.

The 4LR44, also known as A544/PX28A or 476A, is used especially in photographic equipment. They are also used in dog collars, invisible pet fences, portable medical devices and fishing bite alarms.

The A11 is used for garage door openers, car and motorbike alarms and electronic cigarette lighters.

The A27 is primarily used in garage door remotes

Silver Oxide Batteries

Most watches, cameras and some specialist devices either require or perform better with a silver oxide (1.55V) battery as opposed to their cheaper alkaline (1.5V) cousins. We stock a large range of these at reasonable prices to suit most applications!

Give us a ring on 01872 222615 or pop in. We should have the one you need in stock!