pauken Loc: Minneapolis MN

The Duracells are 2025 alkaline.

pauken Loc: Minneapolis MN

Wow, thats 4 to 1 for Energizer

rwww80a Loc: Hampton, NH

Or the energizer bunny had a better pricepoint that the Duracell salesman. That's how the big box stores work!

Ed48 Loc: Superior, Wisconsin

The best batteries that I have used come from the dollar store. The brand is e-circuit. They come in 4 paks of AA and AAA. They last longer and no leakage as Duracell & Eveready do. I have used over 50 pkgs of these and not one bad battery in the bunch. I could not be happier with batteries that don't leak and last at least as 150% as long as Energizers or Duracell. Also, they state "No mercury added". The package that I just pulled out of the bag says "BEST BEFORE 06/2028. How can you go wrong at .25 cents per battery?
Ed48

lxu532 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Wow! I'm surprised. I had that problem with Kodak batteries which I never buy any longer at any price. I used batteries in my flameless candles that I love. :) Thanks for the headsup.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

I read that it was either Kirkland or BJ's batteries are made by Duracell. Essentially the same battery.

Chiroman8

Dear Nervous 2,

Please don't worry about batteries but remember this- Worrying about things doesn't help you the next day, it only stops you from enjoying today! Also remember, life is like a roll of toilet paper when you get to the end the faster it goes ! Stay well !

billgran

That is surprising as I have not had a Duracell leak on me ( AA & AAA sizes) but numerous Ray-O-Vac models have and occasionally ruin the component due to corrosion.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

The best lesson you can learn about alkaline batteries is not to leave them in devices when those devices are not in use.

Again, they are DESIGNED to leak when something goes wrong. They have pressure seals that keep electrolyte in when things are normal. But when discharged completely, or stored in heat, or used with mixed ages and brands of cells, they can leak profusely.

My son borrowed my Sennheiser wireless mic system ($550 for transmitter and receiver). He did not remove the batteries after a day of recording video. He didn't understand that to turn them off, you must open the case and hold down the power button for over one second. So the batteries discharged completely and leaked profusely. A few weeks later, I discovered that four out of four cells had leaked into the circuitry. It took case removal, a good dousing with vinegar, a scrubbing with Q-Tips, a rinse in distilled water, and a generous spray of contact cleaner to remove the crusty mess, but after drying thoroughly for a week, they worked fine, once again.

The batteries in one of the units were Ray-O-Vac. The ones in the other were Energizers. Both sets leaked about as much.

BebuLamar

I got the same problem with my 2 Fluke DMM's the 289 and 189. Although I can clean them with vinegar but it's a pain. Removing the battery after each use? It's also a pain.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Oddly enough, even though 9 volt batteries are alkaline technology as well to my knowledge, I’ve never seen one leak.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

They have six tiny cells in a can. If they leak, the can catches most of the goo.

JoeBiker Loc: homebase: Houston, TX

If you have ever seen a 9V battery opened up, inside are 6 tiny 1.5V cells. When they do leak, the mess doesn't get much outside of the rectangular can.

raylang Loc: Elk Grove,CA

Costco Kirkland Batteries best for me and cost way less. Duracells leak more than any other.

tgreenhaw

Must be those copper tops...