[Boatanchors] VOM Batteries that don't leak?

[J. Forster]

Some brands of "leakproof" batteries will leak even if just left sitting
on a shelf from new.

-John

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> The question, gentlemen, is to discover why batteries leak?
>
>
> Nowadays all batteries are "leak proof" and have a metal case around the
> cardboard jacket and this considerably reduces the risk of leaking and
> batteries will not leak until they have been discharged well beyond any
> useful level but if you leave discharged batteries inside a unit or
> accidentally discharge them totally by leaving something switched on they
> will leak electrolyte.
>
> Good day,
>
>
> David Knepper - W3CRA/W3ST
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Stinson
> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 4:16 AM
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] VOM Batteries that don't leak?
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <hwhall at compuserve.com>
>
>> So my question is whether any of you have recommendations for A, C and
>> 9-volt batteries that have a good reputation
>> of not making a big mess when they have been left in place past the
>> expiration date?
>
> All the batteries seem to be chinese garbage now.
> I use a lot in test equipment, and all the types I've tried
> will leak even before their expiration date
> if they get a little hot, like in a truck tool chest.
> The advice to remove batteries if you're going to shelve
> a piece of test gear for even a few days is sound,
> especially now.
> If someone knows of a decent brand, I'd also be interested.
>
> 73 Dave S.
>
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