How do I insert a battery?

When you insert batteries, just match the negative end to the spring and the positive end to the flat side. In this case, you'll place the negative, flat sides of the batteries against the springs. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

How do you install a 9v battery?

Hold the battery at a 30° angle and slide the connector side in first. Once you’ve lined up the snaps, tilt the 9V battery slightly. Push the top of the battery in until the snaps are touching, then press down on the battery so that it snaps into place.

How do you stack a battery?

So with coin cell batteries, insert the first battery with the positive side face-up. Then, stack the second battery with the negative side facing down (and positive side facing up) so the negative side rests on top of the first battery's positive side. I have a very small cylindrical flashlight that takes 4 button batteries, stacked.

How do you stack batteries on a flashlight?

Make sure each battery faces the direction that’s indicated in the battery compartment or the user manual. On some devices, like flashlights, you’ll stack batteries directly on top of each other. In cases like these, the batteries face the same direction so the opposite polarities touch.

How do I search for a specific battery chemistry?

To search for a specific battery chemistry (ex. Lithium, NiMH, alkaline) on Arrow.com, use the parametric search bar on the battery page, navigate to the Chemistry category, and search or scroll to select the desired battery chemistry.

How do you wire a battery in series?

For more information on wiring in series see Connecting batteries in series, or our article on building battery banks. The basic concept is that when connecting in parallel, you add the amp hour ratings of the batteries together, but the voltage remains the same. For example: