[R-390] OT Battery Leakage

[kc9ieq via R-390]

"Leak PROOF" would equal forgetting about any type of wet cell battery.  Go lithium if it's a low current device that will likely have the battery installed for years.  It's worth the extra money, for the greatly extended shelf life alone.  

FWIW I've had worse luck with Duracell and Procell alkaline batteries leaking, than I have with Energizer.   Energizer has a "pro" line as well, but I haven't really used any to speak of.  

Regards, 
Chris 


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-------- Original message --------
From: Norman Ryan via R-390 <r-390 at mailman.qth.net> 
Date:11/11/2014  8:20 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: Steve Hobensack <stevehobensack at hotmail.com>, r390 reflector <r-390 at mailman.qth.net> 
Subject: Re: [R-390] OT Battery Leakage 

I haven't used alkaline batteries since forever (so it seems).  Depending on the application, I'll use either lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries where AAs are called for.  Never experienced leakage with either of the two.
Hoping this unscientific finding helps,Norman


      From: Steve Hobensack <stevehobensack at hotmail.com>
To: r390 reflector <r-390 at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 3:55 PM
Subject: [R-390] OT Battery Leakage
   
Sorry about the ot post, but there are some smart people here. Has anyone noticed the quality of alkaline cells these days? They are supposed to have a shelf life of ten years, but some brands leak far before the dc voltage drops off. I have had bad luck with job smart (True Value) and Rayovac. The D cells and AA cells leak a corrosive goo that has damaged a Simpson 260, 6v lantern, flashlights, frs ht, and calculators. I would gladly pay a little more for a leak proof brand. What's a good brand? Thanks
N8YE
                        
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