Maxell - LR44 / AG13 1.5V Alkaline Button Cell Batteries (Card of 10) – Premium High-Density Replacement Cells for Digital Hydroponic pH Pens and Handheld EC Meters
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Maxell - LR44 / AG13 1.5V Alkaline Button Cell Batteries (Card of 10) – Premium High-Density Replacement Cells for Digital Hydroponic pH Pens and Handheld EC Meters
Restore continuous micro-electronic power, prevent screen fade, and lock in the measurement stability of your field diagnostics with this professional Card of 10 Maxell LR44 Alkaline Button Cell Batteries. Explicitly compiled to serve as an uncompromised backup power source for commercial vertical indoor farms, high-yield greenhouse facilities, and agricultural field testing technicians, these high-capacity **1.5-volt alkaline button cells** provide stable, low-drain current to sensitive digital processing chips. Handheld instruments like pocket pH testers, electrical conductivity (EC) pens, and digital water testing sticks operate on highly precise internal voltage thresholds. As batteries decay, voltage drop across the circuit can cause subtle software tracking drift, faint LCD readouts, or complete system lockouts right when you need to verify a nutritional mix. This premium pack of ten replacement batteries completely resolves those power infrastructure vulnerabilities. Manufactured by Maxell to strict international industrial standards, these **LR44 (also universally known as AG13, A76, or LR44H) micro-cells** utilize advanced chemical formulas that maximize energy density while resisting cell leakage. Neatly mounted on a heavy-duty card of 10 individual cells for organized storage on your facility's maintenance rack, this collection guarantees your monitoring team always has instant access to fresh, leak-proof replacement power during critical crop cycles.
Best For: Re-powering drained pocket pH pens, swapping fading cells in handheld EC/TDS diagnostic sticks, stocking commercial greenhouse tool chests, and ensuring continuous, drift-free electronic testing telemetry.
Key Features & Technical Advancements
- High-Density 1.5V Output: Delivers a consistent, low-drain voltage profile that keeps your meter's internal microprocessors working within factory-specified power limits.
- Universal Micro-Cell Configuration: Built to the exact dimensional metrics of the standard LR44 casing, ensuring absolute drop-in compatibility across a massive range of diagnostic hardware brands.
- Advanced Leak-Resistant Shell: Engineered with an anti-corrosion outer structural casing to prevent chemical leaks, keeping internal gold contact springs clean and protected.
- Long-Life Storage Architecture: Formulated with highly stable chemical compounds that hold their charge for years on your tool rack, providing reliable emergency backup power when you need it.
- Organised 10-Piece Card Packaging: Keeps all ten cells neatly held in place and visible, avoiding messy tool drawers and preventing accidental short-circuits caused by loose batteries touching.
- Excellent Continuous Delivery: Delivers constant, un-pulsed electronic current to maximize the lifespan of sensitive glass electrode backlight displays and sensor software engines.
Product Technical Specifications Matrix
| Battery, Electrochemical, & Packaging Parameters | Engineering Metric / Design Detail Options |
|---|---|
| Brand & Primary Manufacturer | Maxell Corporation / Micro-Electronics Power Division |
| Primary Hardware Focus | Continuous Replacement Power for Handheld pH Pens, EC Testers, and TDS Sticks |
| Packaging Type & Total Count | Heavy-Duty Tear-Card Retail Pack / 10 Individual Button Cells Per Card |
| Electrochemical Cell Formula | Premium Manganese Dioxide Alkaline (Zn/MnO2 Matrix) |
| Nominal Operational Voltage | 1.5 Volts (Per Individual Button Cell) |
| Universal Size Cross-Reference | LR44 | AG13 | A76 | G13A | LR44H | 357 | SR44 (Silver-Oxide Physical Equivalent) |
| Physical Dimensions (Per Cell) | Diameter: 11.6 mm | Height: 5.4 mm (Standard Button Format) |
| Safety Compliance Target | Leak-Resistant Casing Design with Child-Safety Warning Architecture |
| Primary Operational Benefit | Eliminates Screen Fade, Fixes Power Tracking Faults, and Restores Diagnostic Telemetry |
Advanced Sensor Maintenance & Substrate Control Tips
- Executing a Flawless Battery Replacement and Calibration Routine: When your handheld digital tester shows a fading display or low-battery icon, replace the entire set of cells at the same time—never mix old batteries with fresh ones, as this causes voltage imbalances that shorten cell life. Pop open the top water-resistant battery cap on your pen. Slip out the old cells and use a dry cotton swab to wipe down the gold contact springs to clean away any dust or moisture. Slide in the new Maxell LR44 batteries, making sure the positive (+) flat faces point in the direction shown on the tool's casing. Ensure the rubber O-ring seal sits perfectly inside its track before screwing the cap back down; a misplaced seal allows water to seep into the circuit, ruining the device. Because a change in battery voltage can reset internal software parameters, always run a quick two-point calibration check with reference standard fluids before taking your next reservoir reading.
- Root-Zone Hydration and Substrate Coordination: Keeping your handheld testing wands and electronic dosing systems fully powered ensures your tools read and mix nutrient solutions with total accuracy. For optimal root vitality, accelerated nutrient absorption, and uncompromised drainage, route your perfectly tracked fertiliser recipes into a high-porosity 70/30 blend of Coco Coir and Horticultural Perlite. To maintain highly uniform moisture profiles across your entire bench layout, pressurise your feed lines using a heavy-duty Plont PPH Submersible Pump managed by an automated digital shot-timer.
- The Dangers of Leaving Spent Batteries Inside Testers: Leaving dead batteries inside a handheld meter is a major cause of electronic failure in agricultural tools. When an alkaline battery drains completely, its internal chemistry changes, producing hydrogen gas that creates high pressure inside the casing. Eventually, this breaks the safety seals, letting potassium hydroxide leak out. This corrosive chemical quickly eats through gold contact springs and destroys the main circuit board. If you plan to store a diagnostic pen away for more than a month without use, always take the batteries out first to protect your gear.
- Understanding the Link Between Battery Voltage and Reading Accuracy: Many modern digital pH and EC pens lack built-in voltage regulators, meaning they rely on steady power from the batteries to drive their internal processing logic. As LR44 cells wear down, their output drops below 1.5 volts. This drop can throw off the tool's analog-to-digital converter, leading to slow reading updates, frozen screens, or inaccurate data. Replacing weak batteries before they drain completely ensures your testing gear gets the clean power it needs for fast, accurate measurements.
CRITICAL BUTTON BATTERY SAFETY MANDATE: KEEP BUTTON BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Never allow children to replace button batteries in any device. Swallowing a button cell causes severe internal chemical burns in as little as 2 hours, leading to fatal injuries. If you suspect a battery has been swallowed or inserted into any part of the body, call emergency services immediately or contact the **Australian Poisons Information Centre** on **13 11 26** for expert, 24/7 guidance. Wrap tape around both sides of used cells and dispose of them safely at an approved recycling point immediately.
Ideal For (Uses)
- Handheld Testing Pen Maintenance: The ideal factory-spec replacement battery pack for facility technicians managing Aqua Master Tools, Bluelab, or Hanna pocket diagnostic sticks.
- On-the-Floor Toolkit Stocking: Ideal for commercial greenhouse facility managers who want to keep high-quality replacement cells on their tool racks to minimize system downtime.
- Low-Drain Micro-Device Powering: An exceptional component choice for digital timers, compact scales, temp/humidity sensors, and portable lab equipment requiring stable 1.5V alkaline energy.
Oversized Item Delivery Options
Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
- Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
- Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
- Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions
Business Delivery:
- Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
- If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).
How lead times work:
- Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
- Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
- Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
- Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
- Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.
Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.
Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions
Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:
- Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
- Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).
Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering competitive market rates. If you find an identical, currently stocked product advertised at a lower price by an authorised Australian competitor, contact us before purchase and we will review your request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be a registered Australian business (active ABN) with a physical trading address or verified commercial presence in Australia
- The item must be identical in brand, model, SKU, gauge, dimensions, and specifications
- The lower price must be publicly advertised in AUD, currently active, and available for immediate purchase
- Excludes liquidation, clearance, closeouts, damaged goods, and discontinued lines
- Excludes overseas marketplaces and aggregators including Temu, AliExpress, eBay auction sellers, and Amazon third-party sellers
- Excludes trade quotes, bulk discounts, and custom negotiated quotes not publicly visible
- Requests must be made in writing before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
Email [email protected] with a live link or official quote. We reserve sole discretion to verify and approve price match adjustments. See Article 6.7 of our Terms & Conditions.
Pricing Errors & 105% Store Credit
If a displayed price is incorrect due to a website error or an extraordinary supplier increase, we will contact you before processing. You may proceed at the corrected price, choose an alternative, or cancel for a full cash refund. A 105% store credit may be offered as a courtesy bonus at our sole discretion only. It is not an entitlement, and we may refuse it if we believe it is being abused or sought in bad faith. Full details: Terms & Conditions Article 6.1.
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