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Best Batteries?

RedWagnum

RedWagnum

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Alright, I've had enough! I've lost too many devices to leaky batteries. Everything from wireless keyboards & mice to remotes, clocks, radios, remote sensors, flashlights - you name it. I've used Duracel, Rayovac, and Radio Shack alkalines. Any size from AAA to D, 9 volt, and 6 volt lantern batteries. I've had the least problems with Radio Shack batteries but all brands eventually leak. I am not talking about those times when you don't use a device for 2 years and forgot to take the batteries out - I can forgive that. I'm talking about devices that are currently in use that just had the batteries replaced a couple months ago (purchased about 6 weeks before that) and suddenly stop working. Open the battery compartment and here is this blue-green mess that used to be the battery contacts. Sometimes it can be cleaned up - often not.

As I said, I have had enough. Does anyone know of any alkaline batteries that are "leak proof?" I'm thinking about switching to lithium for AA and AAA devices but I am concerned that the Open Circuit Voltage (OCV) might be too high for some types of low current devices such as remotes and remote sensors. The OCV on lithium batteries is around 1.76v to 1.83v but very quickly drops to a more nominal 1.5v. I'm afraid that with devices that pulse like sensors and remotes may be damaged with an initial voltage that high. I think most other devices should be okay since the OCV drops so quickly with constant current draw. Any guidance there?
 
I uses Energizers. Been a long time since I had a leaky alkaline in anything. Some devices get used daily some once a month.
 
I've never seen really leak-proof alkaline batteries. The technology pretty much makes that impossible to do. This is especially true in humid areas, and when there's already corrosion on the contacts or in the battery compartment. That crap will spread like mold if you don't remove it all before putting in new clean cells.

Just set up a calendar reminder and swap them all out every 4-6 months and you should be fine.

That being said, I've been using bulk "Duracell Pro-Cell" batteries from Amazon for years with zero complaints.
 
^^ I live in a very dry area so maybe that is the reason I don't see leakage. I can leave batteries in the pack for years with no issue.
 
ive had the best luck with pure energy rechargeable alk and energizer rechargeable ni-mh. zero leaks from both and ive have a handful of each for years!
 
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