Nowadays, batteries are used everywhere. They come in different sizes, types and shapes. Each of these batteries is strictly suitable for the devices for which it was created. The user is advised to familiarize themselves with the specifications of the power supplies before buying a new battery to replace the old one.
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4LR61 Battery Specifications
This is an alkaline battery. The main electrochemical elements are compounds of manganese oxide with zinc, the formula (ZnMnO2). It looks like a parallelepiped with a cropped angle. Has flat contacts on the upper side of the power source. Consists of one solid element enclosed in a flat case.
The 4LR61 battery has the following main parameters:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic designation | 4LR61 |
| View | Alkaline (Alkaline) |
| The form | Rectangular |
| Capacity | 550-625 mA / h |
| Voltage | 6 V |
| Analog 4LR61 | Read more HERE |
| Height | 48.5 mm |
| Width | 35.6 mm |
| Thickness | 9.12 mm |
| Shelf life | 7 years |
| Working temperature | from -10 to +50 |
The battery has a very low level of self-discharge; in a year it will lose less than 1% of its charge.
Battery Applications
Used in glucometers or pressure meters.
And also in the following types of devices:
- photographic equipment;
- radio transmitting portable devices;
- battery-powered portable televisions;
- alarm radio systems;
- Remote controls
In general, this power source was developed specifically for various devices with high energy consumption.
Battery Analogs 4LR61
The following types of batteries are analogues of this battery:
- 7K67;
- 4LR61;
- 7K674;
- 1412AP;
- Battery J;
- 1412AP-2CR1.
In terms of power and voltage, the analogs are in no way inferior to the original batteries. The difference is only in the marking and designations.
Can I charge the 4LR61 battery
This battery is not rechargeable. If it has run out of charge as specified by the manufacturer, it should be disposed of.
It is not recommended to throw in ordinary garbage cans. All batteries of this type must be taken to a collection point for used power sources in the city where the user lives.
Popular manufacturers and their features
The manufacturers of this type of battery are the following companies:
- GP;
- ERA;
- Varta;
- Ceba;
- Duracell
- Energizer
- Panasonic
Countries where manufacturers can place their plants: USA, China, Russia, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia. Distributed in blister packs.
What to look for when purchasing
To replace the battery with an analog or the original, you must clearly know the parameters of the power source, which previously stood in the device. Installing an improper battery may cause the gadget to malfunction.
Therefore, when buying, you must pay attention to:
- the size;
- voltage and power of the element;
- capacity.
Without taking these parameters into account, the device will quickly discharge, work more slowly or overheat. A purchased battery that is not in size will not supply power to the gadget at all, or the user will not be able to insert it into the device.
