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: [email protected] On Behalf Of John Watkins
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2023 9:23 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
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