[Elecraft] leaking batteries

[Hayden]

there has been a lot of discussion recently about the K1 internal
battery pack and possible leaking cells.  I have a K1, and have been
considering the internal battery pack.  I don't have the same level of
concern about leaking batteries that i see other elecrafters have.  

honestly, i can't remember having a electronic device ruined by a
leaking battery since the days, long past, of using zinc carbon and
occassional incidents involving non rechargeable alkalines left for dead
in the equipment.

but i have never had a NiMh leak in storage (charged or discharged),
regular 1/10 C charging or fast charging.

i am interested in under what conditions they tend to leak.


mike AK3F
K1 #522