Submitted 1 year ago by ron33@discuss.tchncs.de to askelectronics@discuss.tchncs.de
Hello,
Either my web search terms are quite inadequate, or perhaps no one ever wants a conveniently pre-wired holder for batteries connected in parallel.
Tried at standard (USA) sites like DigiK-- and Mous–. The in-series 2xAA=3V, etc., are even available at general merchandise retailers as shown in this pic from an A—zon listing.
Would appreciate comment.
Yes. But you can just wire up one up yourself.
You need a larger capacity? Why not a single C or D battery instead?
I hope you know the consequences of having batteries in parallel? I mean, if they have different voltages you’ll get a good current going until they equalize.
Can you explain what are the consequences in laymans terms?
I don’t know. You’re connecting the two batteries. The one that has more voltage will charge the battery with less voltage. And because it’s just a strip of copper between the two, without significant resistance, it’ll happen fast. The thing limiting current flow is probably the internal resistance of the battery itself. And for example alkaline batteries, you’re not supposed to charge them.
I haven’t tried what exactly happens. AA batteries aren’t as powerful as for example Li-Ion batteries. So you’ll probably be alright. Maybe in the worst case one battery gets really hot and smells funny. But I don’t think this will cause a proper fire. If it’s only a bit, it’ll get a bit warm and you waste some energy, that’s probably it.
If you connect one in reverse I’m not so sure anymore. I once had a rechargeable battery that was connected in reverse get really really hot and bulge.
Thanks for the self-help suggestion, and the product link (my search-terms must indeed have been inadequate)…
boothin@artemis.camp 1 year ago
Exist but pretty rare or you have to solder them yourself. Here's one I found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-AA-Battery-Holders-Block/dp/B01MQY5JZX
ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 1 year ago
Here’s some other really cool ones that you also can attach wiring to without soldering.
sciencekitstore.com/linkable-battery-holder-1-aa-…