tradio wrote:
I'm in the habit of removing batteries from my equipment when I'm done with it but I usually will leave the batteries in the case.
My flash units for example, I leave four batteries in the nylon case so when I grab a flash all I have to do is install the included batteries and away I go.
Well, this morning, I find that the Duracells (copper tops) have soiled themselves in my flash's nylon case. Luckily, I had some spare batteries so I didn't have to shut down my operation.
What batteries are the best for keeping it together during long term storage?
I just purchased a blister pack of Ray-o-Vacs to give them a chance. I also have some Enoloops that I constantly forget so they enjoy life in the charger.
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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.