Leaky Batteries- what is the answer?
Dec 9, 2022 08:09:47 #
User ID wrote:
Personal, nonscientific, loooong term observation is that lithium cells never leak. Curious if others will concur.
I've used Energizer Ultimate Lithium for years. Never a problem. Never leak, last forever, and have a shelf life of 15 yrs, last time I checked. Throw a pack in my gear bag and forget about them. I stopped using Duracel because if left in a device they seem to always leak eventually. I've tried rechargables but, to me, they are just a nuisance.
Dec 9, 2022 08:17:40 #
I remember when one battery company would replace your flashlight if leaking batteries ruined it. I think it was Ray-O-Vac, and they sent me a new flashlight.
I can't remember the last time I had leaky batteries.
I can't remember the last time I had leaky batteries.
Dec 9, 2022 08:17:54 #
TerryVS wrote:
In the past Duracells were great, not anymore. I'v... (show quote)
Interesting... I've had more problems with brands other than Duracell...
Dec 9, 2022 08:22:42 #
I have noticed one thing about alkalines, such as Duracel. Not that I have done a study, but, they seem to only leak when in a device, not when removed. The positive end of the battery uses a crimp seal and that seems to be where they leak. When in a device there is spring tension against the ends of the battery. The negative end is a formed end that can't leak. I wonder if the pressure, although slight, is just enough to "unseat" that crimp seal slightiy and allow leakage. Anyway, I no longer use alkalines and I have never had a lithium of any kind leak.
Dec 9, 2022 08:27:26 #
Dec 9, 2022 08:28:47 #
All batteries can be hit by leakage...all of them...lead...lithium...doesn't matter.
It's an imperfect piece of engineering in that way.
The yin of the yang.
Eveready has a 2 year guarantee against leakage...others as well.
Storage wise, I keep my gear and batteries in separate places...but only a few pieces need batteries anymore.
It's an imperfect piece of engineering in that way.
The yin of the yang.
Eveready has a 2 year guarantee against leakage...others as well.
Storage wise, I keep my gear and batteries in separate places...but only a few pieces need batteries anymore.
Dec 9, 2022 08:28:47 #
LFingar wrote:
I have noticed one thing about alkalines, such as ... (show quote)
Wow. My few alkaline leakers have been at the bottom. It must travel down inside the sleeve.
Dec 9, 2022 08:58:17 #
Dec 9, 2022 09:01:06 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I remember when one battery company would replace your flashlight if leaking batteries ruined it. I think it was Ray-O-Vac, and they sent me a new flashlight.
I can't remember the last time I had leaky batteries.
I can't remember the last time I had leaky batteries.
They sent me a check for $50 for my 2D maglite. So if I were the OP I would contact Duracell and see if they would replace the flash. I think Duracell has the same warranty.
Dec 9, 2022 09:09:42 #
LFingar wrote:
I have noticed one thing about alkalines, such as ... (show quote)
That used to be but I have found batteries that leaked in its bubble pak and still producing decent power recently.
Dec 9, 2022 09:20:48 #
Bill_R
Loc: Southeastern Wisconsin
In the last couple of years, I've started to see Duracell batteries leaking more often - some that aren't even all that old. Now, I check installed batteries more often and, in some cases, remove the batteries entirely until needed. In one case, a leaking Duracell ruined a remote garage door keypad. So I wrote to whoever makes Duracell and complained. To their credit, after providing some documentation that they asked for, they sent me a $35 check for the cost of a replacement.
Dec 9, 2022 09:44:17 #
I learned years ago in the fire department to put a piece of business card between the contacts of the battery and the equipment electronic connections so that no current could flow from the battery. When you need the equipment you can quickly open it up, remove the card and carry on. That has served me well in photography as well. I have never had a leaky battery in any photography equipment in 40 years UNLESS I forgot to put the card stock in place. I even do this practice in the plastic waterproof battery storage cases. I must say I frequently check my batteries as well.
Dec 9, 2022 09:51:07 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
I learned years ago in the fire department to put ... (show quote)
That used to prevent battery leakage but not today as I found them leaked in original bubble pack. Something is different with the battery chemistry today. Perhaps, some environmental issue forced battery manufacturers to change the chemistry to something that is prone to leak?
Dec 9, 2022 10:07:49 #
St.Mary's wrote:
Have the batteries in EVs started to leak yet?
In 14 years of owning Priuses, we have never had any high voltage battery issues except gradual loss of capacity, which is normal after ten years.
Dec 9, 2022 10:07:50 #
BebuLamar wrote:
That used to prevent battery leakage but not today as I found them leaked in original bubble pack. Something is different with the battery chemistry today. Perhaps, some environmental issue forced battery manufacturers to change the chemistry to something that is prone to leak?
Or they are made in China where strict adherence to manufacturing specs seems to fall short.
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