[MRCA] Leaking Alkaline Batteries

Mkdorney mkdorney at aol.com
Tue Aug 14 11:45:21 EDT 2018


The best solution is to take the batteries out of your electronics after each use, and store them is an acid resistant container. 

Mark

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> On Aug 14, 2018, at 11:41 AM, Peter Gottlieb <kb2vtl at gmail.com> wrote:
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> So far I have good results with the very expensive 1.5 volt AA non-rechargeable lithium cells. I have them in all really expensive gear and after a couple more alkaline leaks recently am thinking they are worth it for just about anything except disposable toys. 
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> Peter
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>> On Aug 14, 2018, at 11:30 AM, MICHAEL ST ANGELO <mstangelo at comcast.net> wrote:
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>> The was a discussion about leaking Duracell batteries a couple of weeks ago. Paul Rako at Elecrtronic Design Magazine posted an article about his experiences and some suggestions from associates:
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>> <https://www.electronicdesign.com/power/flip-camera-battery-fix?NL=ED-001&Issue=ED-001_20180814_ED-001_533&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_1_b&utm_rid=CPG05000002237759&utm_campaign=19187&utm_medium=email&elq2=769d9cb2fe1b4a20951d4fead97cee57>
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>> One recommendation is using Panasonic Alkaline batteries which can be purchased at a good price in quantityfrom distributors such as Mouser or Digi-Key
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>> Does anyone have experience with these Panasonic batteries with regards to leakage? I checked the batteries in my equipment on a rainy Day and found leaking Duracells in a multi-meter. Until I find a leakproof battery I'm removing them from equipment I use occasionally.
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>> Mike N2MS
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