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Choosing the correct type of 3-volt lithium battery is important for safely powering all of your favorite electronic devices throughout your home or space. At Staples, you can find 3V lithium batteries in a variety of package and battery sizes, for long-lasting and high-performing power. Shop popular Duracell batteries at Staples for all your battery power needs.
Are 3V Lithium Batteries Rechargeable?
Lithium 3V batteries are not rechargeable. As 3V lithium batteries are primary cell batteries, recharging can actually cause leaking and overheating.
What Is a Lithium 3V Battery Best Used For?
Considering their small, flat round size as a type of coin battery, lithium 3-volt batteries are well-suited for use with compact electronics such as thermometers, key fobs and remote controls. Common uses also include photography-related devices, equipment and accessories. From SLR cameras and digital video cameras to flashes, portable lights and other components, 3V lithium batteries provide a source of long-lasting and dependable energy.
What Is the Battery Life of 3V Lithium Batteries?
Individual lifespan of a lithium 3V battery depends on the specific model, as well as how each has been stored and for how long. Most packs, such as Duracell’s 3V lithium batteries, are guaranteed to last in storage for at least 10 years provided the packaging has not been opened.
Whether you use 3V lithium batteries all the time for things like string lights, or intermittently in a kitchen scale or thermometer, these batteries provide reliable, long-lasting power for specialty devices throughout your home. If the batteries are older and have been sitting out or in a remote, for example, without being used they will begin to lose some of their potency and longevity.
How Should I Store 3V Lithium Batteries?
Unused 3V lithium batteries are best stored in cool, dry places and away from children and pets. They should be stored within their original packaging, if possible, until ready to use. This keeps the batteries in optimal condition and helps prolong their shelf life.
In order to keep children safe from accidentally eating 3V lithium batteries, some types are coated in a non-toxic, bitter coating meant to warn against and prevent consumption. Most 3-volt lithium batteries sold at Staples come in child-proof packaging that’s nearly impossible to open with bare hands.
What Size 3-Volt Lithium Battery Do I Need?
Shop different sizes of 3-volt lithium batteries at Staples. Each size is indicated by a set of numbers. Here’s a list of some of the sizes of lithium 3V batteries typically found at Staples:
- 123 - These are used for EDC flashlights, panic lights and similar devices.
- 1216 - Commonly used in heart-rate monitors, keyless entry fobs, glucose monitors, toys and games.
- 2025 - For devices like glucometers and calculators as well as watches and car remotes.
- 2032 - As with the 2025s, for devices such as glucometers, watches, calculators and car remotes.
- 2430 - Use these 3V lithium battery sizes for watches, pagers, calculators, PDAs, lights and other electronic devices.
- CR2 - For digital cameras, flashes, portable lights, electronics and more.