The R14 battery is not as popular as finger or pinky. Despite this, it is also used in electronic devices. Therefore, it is worth exploring the characteristics of this model.
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Specifications R14
Marking R14 indicates that it is a salt element. Of all the manufactured power supplies, it is the cheapest and not reliable. The battery belongs to type C. In everyday life it is called an “inch” or “Baby”, and it has the following characteristics:
- diameter 26.2 mm;
- height is 50 mm;
- voltage of 1.5 volts;
- capacity of 1750 mAh;
- weight 37 gr.
Depending on the manufacturer, the mass may vary, but the rest of the indicators will be exactly the same. All necessary specifications are indicated on the back of the label or on the battery case.
Battery Applications
The battery is suitable for low power devices. Most often used in watches, radios, children's toys, LED flashlights.
Salt models are not very powerful, so they are suitable for devices with low current consumption - for a watch, control panel or alarm clock.
Analogs power supplies R14
Alkaline power supplies are a good alternative. Lr14 or lithium FR14, they have exactly the same dimensions and voltage. Moreover, the capacity is significantly higher. Thanks to this, the device will be able to work much longer. Moreover, they have a lower level of self-discharge (they can last up to 10 years, when saline only 2 years). They have increased resistance to frost.
You can also use Ni-Mh batteries type C. The main difficulty is that the battery voltage is lower, only 1.2 volts, when the batteries have 1.5 volts. Therefore, to begin with, it is worth reading the instructions for your device and find out if it can work without fail on batteries.
Important! There are Li-Ion type C batteries with a voltage of 3.7v. Do not insert them into devices that operate at a voltage of 1.5v.
Can I charge the R14 battery
Only batteries can be charged, and R14 batteries, like the LR14, are not batteries. Therefore, they can not be charged in any case. Batteries are not designed to recharge; they have a different technology. The chemical reaction in them takes place irrevocably.
If you put a regular battery in the charger, it will start to heat up very much and eventually the sealing will be broken and the electrolyte will not spill out. Much worse if the situation is exacerbated by an explosion or fire.
Popular manufacturers and their features
It is better to use products of famous brands, for example, such as:
- Panasonic
- Varta.
- GP.
Sony products have a zinc coating that protects the product from corrosion. The main advantage of the product is its high performance.
What to look for when purchasing
Batteries R14 is a very outdated product, so it is better not to choose it at all. Alkaline battery LR14 will not cost much more while it will last much longer. They better tolerate temperature changes and as they discharge, their voltage does not drop.
When choosing a suitable battery, it is important to pay attention to the following.
- Pay attention to the power consumption of the device. Salt models will cost less, but high-power devices will require alkaline or lithium options.
- Observe the expiration date indicated on the battery. If it lies for a long time and does not work, then its capacity is no longer full.
- Determine the authenticity of the product on the packaging, all information about voltage, capacity, expiration dates and sizes should be indicated.
- Try to purchase products from well-known manufacturers who have already established themselves in the market.
- Salt, alkaline or lithium choices are directly dependent on the desired life. The larger it is, the more expensive the battery.
Important! Batteries do not like temperature changes, so it is not recommended to purchase batteries on open benches.
