[Test-Equipment] VOM Batteries that don't leak?

[hwhall at compuserve.com]

I agree, but the batteries that were worst were also sitting about with no load. I'm hoping experience has shown certain brands are better choices for forgetful folks like me who leave them in longer than we ought to.

Wayne
WB4OGM


-----Original Message-----
From: eric lemmon <wb6fly at verizon.net>
To: 'Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment' <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Jul 18, 2013 8:51 pm
Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] VOM Batteries that don't leak?
 
Wayne, 
 
I think the Radio Shack batteries lasted as long as they did simply because 
they had zero load during storage.  The batteries (cells, actually) that 
leak very often have a very low but continuous load on them, such as a 
clock, or a portable radio that has an internal time chip.  The best 
insurance is to replace batteries on a calendar basis, and to remove 
batteries from devices being stored for more than a few weeks. 
 
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY 
 
 
 
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hwhall at compuserve.com 
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 8:39 PM 
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net; test-equipment at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: [Test-Equipment] VOM Batteries that don't leak? 
 
 I've been replacing several VOM & VTVM batteries this week and found some 
that were trying to consume themselves. But to my surprise, one of the old 
batteries was a Radio Shack Enercell dated 1999 that not only showed no sign 
of leakage but still measured 1.55 volts.  
 
So, I said to myself, "Self! Go tomorrow and buy more Radio Shack Enercell 
Extra Life batteries with the 'Miracle Seal.' (Miracle Seal is printed right 
on the battery.) But guess what? I look online indicates they don't sell 
them anymore! 
 
So my question is whether any of you have recommendations for A, C and 
9-volt batteries that have a good reputation of not making a big mess when 
they have been left in place past the expiration date? 
 
Thanks & 73, 
 
Wayne 
WB4OGM 
 
  
 
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