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A23, A27 and N batteries

These are specialty cylinders — not AA, AAA or AAAA. A23 and A27 are 12V miniature remote cells; N is a short 1.5V alkaline (LR1). Match the device or pack code before buying.

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01

A23

12V miniature (23A / MN21) — garage, fan and keypad remotes.

02

A27

12V miniature, thinner than A23 (27A / MN27).

03

N

1.5V specialty (LR1 / E90) — e.g. some electronic earmuffs.

Example devices

  • Genie GIT-1 (1-button)1× A23
  • Hampton Bay Fan remote (23A / A23)1× A23
  • CompuStar CM1000-K (R150)1× A27
  • Motorola MHP81 Electronic Earmuffs4× N
  • Motorola MHP71 Electronic Earmuffs4× N

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