Product Overview
4xAA Battery Holder with Wire Leads, 6V Series Output, Mounting Holes for DIY and Repair
Black plastic 4-cell AA battery holder with red and black wire leads. Holds four AA (R6 / UM-3 / size 15) batteries in series, delivering 6V from standard 1.5V alkaline cells. Molded polarity symbols on each bay guide correct battery orientation. Two corner mounting holes allow the holder to be screwed into an enclosure or panel. Spring contacts in all four bays make battery swapping quick.
Ships same or next business day from our Idaho warehouse. Honest pricing, no nonsense.
Online since 1999. We are here for our customers, with a no-hassle satisfaction guarantee.
Key Features
- Holds 4 x AA batteries (R6 / UM-3 / size 15) in series - 6V output with standard 1.5V alkaline cells
- Red (positive) and black (negative) wire leads for direct connection or soldering
- Molded polarity symbols on each bay for correct battery orientation
- Coil spring contacts in all four bays
- Two corner mounting holes for panel or enclosure installation
- Matte black plastic housing
- Molded markings: 1.5V, UM-3, SKE/HY
Applications
- Powering an Arduino or similar microcontroller during breadboard prototyping - no bench supply needed, batteries drop straight in and the leads clip to the power rails
- Replacing a corroded or cracked battery compartment in a vintage toy, radio, or small appliance - wire leads solder directly to the existing circuit pads
- Building a portable LED lighting rig or small motor driver for a robotics project where 6V is the target rail
- Science fair and classroom demonstrations of series circuits - polarity markings make the wiring lesson visible before the batteries even go in
- Bench power for quick tests and repairs when a regulated supply is overkill and AA cells are already on the shelf
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the batteries included?
No. The holder ships without batteries. Standard AA alkaline cells (1.5V each) produce 6V across all four in series.
What connection style do the leads use - can I plug them into a breadboard?
The holder has bare wire leads, red and black. Bare leads are not directly breadboard-compatible out of the box. Most makers either strip and insert the bare wire into a terminal block, add female jumper headers, or solder them directly to a PCB.
Does it include a cover or an on/off switch?
No cover and no switch are included. This is an open-bay holder. If an on/off switch or battery cover is required for your application, those would need to be added separately.
What are the lead lengths and wire gauge?
Lead length and wire gauge are not confirmed for this specific unit. Typical holders of this type use leads in the 6-inch range, but verify the photos for visual reference before ordering if exact length matters for your build.
Four bays, six volts, mounting holes already molded in - the hard part of the power rail is done before you pick up a soldering iron.
