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CR-P2 battery

What replaces a CR-P2
223, 223A, CR17-33, DL223A, EL223AP, 5024LC
6 V lithium (primary), 35 × 19.5 × 36 mm

The CR-P2 is a single-use 6 V lithium (primary) prismatic. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
CR-P2
ANSI / NEDA
5024LC
Nominal voltage
6 V
Chemistry
Lithium (primary)
Size
35 × 19.5 × 36 mm
Typical capacity
1500 mAh
Rechargeable
No — never charge it

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
223 Yes — same cell
223A Yes — same cell
CR17-33 Yes — same cell
DL223A Yes — same cell
EL223AP Yes — same cell
5024LC Yes — same cell
K223LA Yes — same cell
CRP2 Yes — same cell
6204 Yes — same cell
BR-P2 Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
2CR5 The other 6 V photo lithium, 34 × 17 × 45 mm with a different terminal layout. They are not interchangeable in either direction despite both being "6 V camera batteries".
Four AA cells Four alkaline AAs also make 6 V, and adapter trays exist, but they cannot supply the flash-charging current a CR-P2 was chosen for.

The CR-P2 is a primary cell and must never be put in a charger. Charging a sealed primary battery builds gas pressure inside a can with no vent designed for it, which is how they rupture or catch fire. Rechargeable look-alikes exist for several sizes and carry different codes — check the code, not the shape.

Where it turns up

  • Film SLRs and medium format backs
  • Automatic taps and hands-free flush valves
  • Some Sloan and Toto sensor plumbing
  • Older camera flash units

Common questions

What is equivalent to a CR-P2?
223, 223A, CR17-33, DL223A, EL223AP, 5024LC, K223LA, CRP2, 6204, BR-P2 — all the same 6 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a 2CR5 instead of a CR-P2?
The other 6 V photo lithium, 34 × 17 × 45 mm with a different terminal layout. They are not interchangeable in either direction despite both being "6 V camera batteries".
Is the CR-P2 rechargeable?
No. It is a primary cell — charging one risks rupture or fire. Rechargeable look-alikes exist in the same size under different codes.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Official vendor product documentation — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked