Leaky Batteries- what is the answer?
Dec 9, 2022 12:37:47 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
tradio wrote:
I'm in the habit of removing batteries from my equ... (show quote)
Following this topic on 2600 and the consensus is that the CURRENT production of Alkaline Cells ALL Leak.
Speculation is that chemistry changed a few years ago when they removed the Mercury that was probably acting as a preservative.
Dec 9, 2022 12:41:15 #
delder wrote:
Following this topic on 2600 and the consensus is that the CURRENT production of Alkaline Cells ALL Leak.
Speculation is that chemistry changed a few years ago when they removed the Mercury that was probably acting as a preservative.
Speculation is that chemistry changed a few years ago when they removed the Mercury that was probably acting as a preservative.
I noticed the problem of leakage about 5 years or less but as far as I google I thought they discontinued the use of mercury in alkalines in 1996. Do you have information about the change that was only a few years ago?
Dec 9, 2022 12:43:46 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
As previously posted, Lithium cells for true emergency equipment.
Pricey, but 10 year shelf life, lighter and far less susceptible to leaking.
Pricey, but 10 year shelf life, lighter and far less susceptible to leaking.
Dec 9, 2022 12:53:59 #
old poet wrote:
Why don't electric car batteries leak?
Different design, different materials.
Dec 9, 2022 13:14:09 #
tradio wrote:
I'm in the habit of removing batteries from my equ... (show quote)
I found an old garage door opener controller lost for at least 12 years. Had Duracells-still in tact and still had power!
Dec 9, 2022 13:18:33 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
I found an old garage door opener controller lost for at least 12 years. Had Duracells-still in tact and still had power!
Yeah because your battery is 12 years or older. I only have the leakage problem with batteries made 5 years or newer. Something is going wrong and I am sure battery manufacturers know it but they won't say.
Dec 9, 2022 13:19:16 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Yeah because your battery is 12 years or older. I only have the leakage problem with batteries made 5 years or newer.
I see. I have had batteries leak, too.
Dec 9, 2022 13:40:40 #
Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium. I bought some a couple years ago
and they still have 12 years shelf life. Expire 2034.
and they still have 12 years shelf life. Expire 2034.
Dec 9, 2022 14:28:56 #
dave.speeking wrote:
Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium. I bought some a couple years ago
and they still have 12 years shelf life. Expire 2034.
and they still have 12 years shelf life. Expire 2034.
Dec 9, 2022 14:31:17 #
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7-ghrTqA44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33a0dVkhRZk
--Bob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33a0dVkhRZk
--Bob
tradio wrote:
I'm in the habit of removing batteries from my equ... (show quote)
Dec 9, 2022 14:42:27 #
rmalarz wrote:
I don't worry about how long they last as the batteries I've been using last long enough for me. What I am concerned is I think the same thing as the OP's concern is that which brand is least likely to leak. Both of the youtube video didn't address that.
Dec 9, 2022 15:02:34 #
Longshadow wrote:
Wow. My few alkaline leakers have been at the bottom. It must travel down inside the sleeve.
I was looking at a litium battery when I stated that the negative ends are formed and can't leak. Could very well be that alkalines, or even different brand lithium are constructed differently and will leak from either end.
Dec 9, 2022 15:07:09 #
BebuLamar wrote:
That used to be but I have found batteries that leaked in its bubble pak and still producing decent power recently.
Many batteries will leak without noticeable power loss. The problem is the corrosion caused by the leaking chemicals.
Dec 9, 2022 15:20:42 #
old poet wrote:
Why don't electric car batteries leak?
There are a variety of types of lithium ion batteries. Different construction. Different chemicals and materials. Lithium Cobalt Oxide is a type common in cameras. Lithium Iron Phosphate is common in electric cars. Those are just two types. There are a number of other types also in common use, especially it seems in cars where battery technology is constantly evolving.
Dec 9, 2022 15:31:37 #
anotherview wrote:
My position on this topic: Remove AA batteries from a device as a precaution when the device will go unused for more than a short time.
Otherwise, the device potentially faces contamination from a leaky battery.
Otherwise, the device potentially faces contamination from a leaky battery.
He did that the same as I do but the batteries leaked in the canvas bag they were in.
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