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How long have they been in the devices before they corrode/split?
Mine (Duracell and Kirkland) only ever did that if it was a remote control or cheap digital camera that was left untouched in the loft for many years.
But I just buy the big pack of Costco/Kirkland AA/AAA batteries every now and then (I think it's about £10 for 48 vs £15 for 20 of the Duracell Optimum).
Mine (Duracell and Kirkland) only ever did that if it was a remote control or cheap digital camera that was left untouched in the loft for many years.
But I just buy the big pack of Costco/Kirkland AA/AAA batteries every now and then (I think it's about £10 for 48 vs £15 for 20 of the Duracell Optimum).
JimM169 said:
After having another set of Duracell batteries leak on me I've finally decided to give up buying these. Any recommendations for a AAA battery that has a half decent life and less likely to try and destroy whatever it's in
Rechargables tend to be a lot more resistant to leaks than alkalines so you might want to try the longer-lasting types like Eneloop or Ikea LADA.Even those long lasting ones will slowly discharge over time though, so for max performance and extremely high leak resistance, a non-rechargable Lithium is the best - but quite pricey. AAA lithiums seem to be a bit harder to find than AAs so check out Amazon.
Lucas Ayde said:
Rechargables tend to be a lot more resistant to leaks than alkalines so you might want to try the longer-lasting types like Eneloop or Ikea LADA.
I'm gradually switching everything to Ikea LADDA rechargeable batteries, thier AAA's are 750 mAh which seems to be relatively standard for AAA rechargeable, but obviously less than alkali. They now do 2 different capacity AA batteries for a fraction of the price of more expensive brands.Edited by RizzoTheRat on Tuesday 16th June 12:07
RizzoTheRat said:
I'm gradually switching everything to Ikea LADDA rechargeable batteries, thier AAA's are 750 mAh which seems to be relatively standard for AAA rechargeable, but obviously less than alkali. They now do 2 different capacity AA batteries for a fraction of the price of more expensive brands.
The problem with those is they're 1.2V which is too low to run a lot of things. I've ended up with the conclusion alkaline are the best bet although it feels wrong. I just buy the half decent ones from home bargains etc and they seem OK for the price. Not the cheap kodak ones though, make sure they're still alkaline.Yeah, it does a depend a bit what you're running. I'm mainly using them in relatively low power devices like door sensors, remote controls, low power LED lights, etc. If you're using them in a high power device like a powerful torch then you might notice the difference, but if you've had batteries that have been in something long enough to leak and corrode you're not drawing that much from the battery.
Years ago we had some hand held radios that took either 10 rechargeable, or 8 alkali batteries plus 2 dummy batteries to get the same voltage. A lot of modern devices won't notice the difference though.
Years ago we had some hand held radios that took either 10 rechargeable, or 8 alkali batteries plus 2 dummy batteries to get the same voltage. A lot of modern devices won't notice the difference though.
I'm picky about batteries, but like using rechargeables where I can.
Eneloops or if you need 1.5v then Lithium AA are now available. PowerOwl, slightly dodgy name, but one of the more reputable chinese battery manufacturers. 8 and a charger for £17.
Not the advertised 3600mWh (2400mAh), probably 2000 mAh. of the 16 I have one was reluctant to charge but sorted itself out.
They are lithiums so hold the 1.5v until nearly depleted then rapidly "run out", so you can't really get an idea of remaining capacity by measuring the voltage.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/POWEROWL-Rechargeable-Lit...
I've found Energizer alkaline batteries to be better when it comes to not leaking than Duracell.
Eneloops or if you need 1.5v then Lithium AA are now available. PowerOwl, slightly dodgy name, but one of the more reputable chinese battery manufacturers. 8 and a charger for £17.
Not the advertised 3600mWh (2400mAh), probably 2000 mAh. of the 16 I have one was reluctant to charge but sorted itself out.
They are lithiums so hold the 1.5v until nearly depleted then rapidly "run out", so you can't really get an idea of remaining capacity by measuring the voltage.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/POWEROWL-Rechargeable-Lit...
I've found Energizer alkaline batteries to be better when it comes to not leaking than Duracell.
Amazon basics worked fine for me when I was regularly replacing them in kid stuff.
I now just have a draw full of Energizer Lithium. They work much better in my smoke/CO detectors, and last an age in the stuff my kids now use, TV remotes etc.
Price per hour they're likely worse than the Amazon ones, but I buy a job lot at a time to minimise that.
Never had one leak.
I now just have a draw full of Energizer Lithium. They work much better in my smoke/CO detectors, and last an age in the stuff my kids now use, TV remotes etc.
Price per hour they're likely worse than the Amazon ones, but I buy a job lot at a time to minimise that.
Never had one leak.
clockworks said:
I see a lot of leaky AA batteries - the main killer of quartz clocks!
Vast majority are Duracell.
I use Maxell or Panasonic, never had a leaky one.
Ditched Duracell (brand name irony!) a decade ago for Pananasonic. Never had a leaky one and some are outside in weather station sensors subject to temperatures ranging from -17°C to +30°C. Even those that have been completely depleted have not leaked.Vast majority are Duracell.
I use Maxell or Panasonic, never had a leaky one.
These days I go for Varta. As they're made in Germany I reckon they're about as good as you'll get for build quality, and as someone else mentioned you can pick them up in Screwfix, they're often on offer.
Kirkland-branded Duracell are the only batteries that I've had leakage problems with, to the tune of successfully claiming £several hundred in damages from Costco.
Kirkland-branded Duracell are the only batteries that I've had leakage problems with, to the tune of successfully claiming £several hundred in damages from Costco.
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