{"product_id":"aa-battery-holder-wire-leads","title":"AA Battery Holder with Wire Leads","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eA battery holder gives a loose AA cell two wires you can connect to a circuit. This one holds a single AA in an open black tray, with a spring at the negative end and a flat contact at the positive end. A red (+) and a black (-) lead are already attached, so there is nothing to solder at the holder itself. One cell gives 1.5V from an alkaline AA, or about 1.2V from a rechargeable one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eYou can use it to run a 1.5V to 3V toy motor, to light a 1.5V torch bulb in a school circuit, or to replace a broken battery compartment in a wall clock. One AA is not enough to light most LEDs or to run an Arduino or ESP32 by itself, and the FAQs below show what to add for those. The leads are thin flexible wire, about 120mm long with bare ends, which you twist or solder onto your circuit or clamp in a screw terminal. The tray has no cover and no switch, and its flat base sticks down well with double-sided foam tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHolds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x AA cell, not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5V with an alkaline AA, about 1.2V with a NiMH rechargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed (+) and black (-), approx. 120mm, bare ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContacts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil spring (-) and flat contact (+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePolarity marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ and - moulded inside the tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen black plastic tray, no cover or switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 58 x 17 x 15mm (L x W x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 6g without a cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIn the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 holder with leads, no battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; getting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect the leads first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed is positive and black is negative. Join each lead to your circuit before a cell goes in. Twist the bare end round the terminal or wire it joins, or solder it for a lasting joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flat end of the AA goes against the spring and the button end goes against the flat contact, matching the + and - moulded in the tray. Push the flat end into the spring first, then press the cell down until it sits under the two side lips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA motor or bulb should run straight away. A multimeter across the two leads reads about 1.5V with a new alkaline cell. If nothing happens, press the cell towards the flat contact and turn it a little, then check that both joints are tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a switch (optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo turn your circuit off you take the cell out. If you would rather flick a switch, wire one into the red lead, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mts-102-mini-toggle-switch-spdt-on-on-250vac\"\u003eMTS-102 mini toggle switch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the two bare lead ends apart whenever a cell is fitted. If they touch, the cell is shorted and gets hot enough to soften the tray. Take the cell out, or tape one end, before you put the holder away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"1 x AA","offer_id":67768121524320,"sku":"BH-AA-1S","price":1.45,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/aa-battery-holder-1x-wire-leads-hero-v2.png?v=1794449474","url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/products\/aa-battery-holder-wire-leads","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}