Well thought battery test.
Nov 4, 2015 11:07:14 #
Nov 5, 2015 08:22:32 #
Wow! I guess there is such a thing as too much information.
One thing I've learned about rechargeables: something better will soon come along, so buy just a few. The Eneloops used to be king. Now they're way down the list. I'm not going to start buying Eneloop XX till my current batteries are used up - if that ever happens.
One thing I've learned about rechargeables: something better will soon come along, so buy just a few. The Eneloops used to be king. Now they're way down the list. I'm not going to start buying Eneloop XX till my current batteries are used up - if that ever happens.
Nov 5, 2015 08:55:37 #
Nov 5, 2015 10:37:09 #
WALL wrote:
I have used Costco AA batteries for years and have not found this to be the case. However, I purchased a pack of 72 Kirkland AA batteries yesterday and hope I can continue to say that.I am finding Costco AA batteries leaking. is any one seeing the same thing?
Nov 5, 2015 13:09:39 #
I have ruined countless flashlights, motion activated night lights, radios, fishing pail bubbles, Nordic Track data readouts, older cameras and toys when Copper Top batteries leaked. I even had a few "economy packs" leak before I opened the packages. After a while I began saving them to send back to Eveready. Their guarantee claims to replace items ruined by their batteries. I contacted them and they gracelessly sent me a generous certificate redeemable for many more of their batteries. Fat chance! I switched over to Energizer for those few items I dont use rechargeable batteries in and have never had one of them leak.
Nov 5, 2015 13:44:32 #
WALL wrote:
I am finding Costco AA batteries leaking. is any one seeing the same thing?
I live in Hawaii and our warm temperature and higher humidity seem to be hard on batteries. For several years I used Costco Kirkland batteries but then I realized that they leaked and ruined my electrical devices much more often than with Duracell copper top batteries. So, even though I now use the more expensive Duracell batteries I regularly check for signs of leakage.
Nov 10, 2015 15:54:54 #
captainkauai wrote:
I live in Hawaii and our warm temperature and higher humidity seem to be hard on batteries. For several years I used Costco Kirkland batteries but then I realized that they leaked and ruined my electrical devices much more often than with Duracell copper top batteries. So, even though I now use the more expensive Duracell batteries I regularly check for signs of leakage.
I've used Duracell for years but in the past 12 months or so I have experienced two failures (leaks). Both were AA which I use the most but I have not had any problems with C, D, or AAA. I cannot remember a failure with any Duracell product before these last two. Any similar experiences?
Bill
Nov 10, 2015 16:01:08 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Wow! I guess there is such a thing as too much information.
One thing I've learned about rechargeables: something better will soon come along, so buy just a few. The Eneloops used to be king. Now they're way down the list. I'm not going to start buying Eneloop XX till my current batteries are used up - if that ever happens.
One thing I've learned about rechargeables: something better will soon come along, so buy just a few. The Eneloops used to be king. Now they're way down the list. I'm not going to start buying Eneloop XX till my current batteries are used up - if that ever happens.
I wonder if Panasonic's purchase of Sony in 12/2009 had anything to do wth the reduced quality?
Bill
Nov 10, 2015 16:29:49 #
Caysnowman wrote:
I wonder if Panasonic's purchase of Sony in 12/2009 had anything to do wth the reduced quality?
Bill
Bill
All my leaking copper tops were bought at BJ's and were AA size. No other size has leaked.
Nov 10, 2015 19:21:02 #
denoferth wrote:
All my leaking copper tops were bought at BJ's and were AA size. No other size has leaked.
Fairly confident mine are bought from Costco - wonder if their is a pattern there.
Bill
Nov 10, 2015 21:13:39 #
denoferth wrote:
I have ruined countless flashlights, motion activa... (show quote)
Why would you send "Copper Top" batteries back to Eveready? Copper Top is a trademark of Duracell.
I've had more problems with Duracell batteries, so I stay away from them.
Nov 10, 2015 21:14:53 #
Caysnowman wrote:
Fairly confident mine are bought from Costco - wonder if their is a pattern there.
Bill
Bill
All the packages are long gone but I seem to remember all were within their "use by" dates. Of course they may have been stored in a metal container in a desert somewhere for months before they were delivered to the store. Something sure was wrong and it occurred over the course of many months.
Nov 10, 2015 21:42:42 #
Earworms wrote:
Why would you send "Copper Top" batteries back to Eveready? Copper Top is a trademark of Duracell.
I've had more problems with Duracell batteries, so I stay away from them.
I've had more problems with Duracell batteries, so I stay away from them.
Sorry, I meant Duracell.
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