[Milsurplus] Duracell Coppertop batteries

[DaveJ]

FWIW:

 

All of the leaking AA Duracell batteries I have were made in the USA.  I think the place they were made is less important than the design and QC (or lack thereof).

 

sincerely,

 

 

Dave WA4OBJ

 

From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of DaveJ
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2023 10:29 AM
To: 'John Watkins' <jpwatkins9 at gmail.com>; Milsurplus at mailman.qth.net; armyradios at groups.io
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Duracell Coppertop batteries

 

John:

 

Had the same problem and switched to Eveready or Ray-O-Vac with no leaks so far.  I’ve had I don’t know how many devices damaged by Duracell batteries.  I now take the batteries out when something isn’t going to be used on a daily basis.

 

As far as the Eveready Lithium batteries, I’ve had some for over 6 years and no leaks and are holding their charge quite well.  

 

sincerely,

 

 

Dave WA4OBJ

 

From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net <mailto:milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net>  On Behalf Of John Watkins
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2023 9:23 AM
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Subject: [Milsurplus] Duracell Coppertop battries

 

Hi all,

 

Don’t know if anyone else is having a problem with these, but put a set of new ones in my Simpson 260 last summer and just found that they have leaked.  Will have to replace the contacts as they are fairly well eaten.  Had a problem with them years ago and stopped using them.  Heard that they had gotten better, so got some at COSCO and now wish I hadn’t.  Back to Eveready or Energizers I guess.  Just thought I should let you all know.

 

John WD5ENU 

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