Leclanche Cell Substitute
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11853
Quick Answer: The Leclanche Cell Substitute is an electronic source giving a fixed 1.5 V DC, held to ±0.01 V, in place of a wet Leclanché cell for potentiometer and bridge circuits, with no ammonium chloride to handle.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Fixed 1.5 V DC output, factory calibrated.
- Stable to ±0.01 V under changing temperature and load.
- Bandgap reference with IC regulation.
- No leakage or corrosive ammonium chloride, unlike a wet cell.
- High-visibility power-on LED and colour-coded 4 mm sockets.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Output voltage | 1.5 V DC, fixed |
| Stability | ±0.01 V |
| Circuit | Bandgap reference with IC regulation |
| Output terminals | Colour-coded 4 mm safety-shrouded sockets |
| Indicator | Power-on LED |
How It Is Used
It is connected in place of a Leclanché cell to supply a steady 1.5 V to a potentiometer, a bridge or another circuit that needs a known EMF. Because nothing in it is chemical, it can be stored and reused without topping up or cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What output does the Leclanche Cell Substitute give?
A fixed 1.5 V DC, set at the factory, with a stability of ±0.01 V.
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See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related cells and potentiometer items:
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Institutions and distributors in Lesotho, Vanuatu, Afghanistan, Cabo Verde and Sri Lanka can request an export quotation for the Leclanche Cell Substitute.
For a quotation on the Leclanche Cell Substitute, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
