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[richardp69]

Can batteries lose power/woorking ability is they are unused and just sitting in their store packaging????

 

[adorshki]

Can batteries lose power/woorking ability is they are unused and just sitting in their store packaging????

It's why they have "Good Until" dates on the packages now.

Teslas are a special case, though. Theirs are just marked: "You bought it, now live with it."

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Keep 'em in the fridge and they last longer!

 

[geoguy]

Yes, they can indeed lose capacity sitting around unused.

 

[gjmalcyon]

Lithium batteries have long shelf lives. The Energizer AAA, AA, D, and 9v cells I use advertise "20 years shelf life".

I use them in devices subject to extreme heat/cold (flashlights in car glove boxes), devices I don't want ruined by leaking alkaline batteries (my dual source pickup and pre-amp for my F-47R), or any device where the extended run life is nice to have (wireless keyboards and mice).

 

[GAD]

It's why they have "Good Until" dates on the packages now.

Those dates are largely marketing BS.

As others have said, If you want long shelf-life batteries, buy lithiums.

 

[Bill Ashton]

Cold takes life away from batteries, "cool" dark place is better. Buy from place that sells a lot of batteries and turns them over,
advise from our city Wire Inspector who had to maintain fire alarm systems...gospel!

Sadly, as @gjmalcyon noted above, Energizer would seem to be the one to look for...in my area, can only find them at Target.
Duracells leaked, well within their "service life" inside my D55's dual-source battery holder, possibly ruining the battery holder.
Cannot tell yet, did not put another set of batteries in. No receipt for said batteries, so, I am F#%k@d...

 

[chazmo]

Definitely use the lithium Energizers, especially if what you're putting them in gets used rarely or in extreme temperatures... They're quite expensive, but well worth it. If it's for something that you're using all the time, regular alkalines like Duracells are probably a fine, cheaper choice. But, beware Bill's cautionary tale.

Richard, as was already said, batteries in their factory packaging are usually fine for many years.

 

[gjmalcyon]

Once upon a time, Duracell would replace or reimburse for a device ruined by their batteries leaking. The battery holder for my bedside clock radios was ruined by leaking Duracell AA backup batteries and I received a check from Duracell for $30. Clock still works, just not in a power failure.

I had a very nice (and very expensive) Fenix flashlight ruined by leaking Duracell alkaline batteries. I contacted Fenix to see if I could get a new battery cage, and they responded "just send it back and we'll send you a new flashlight". They did, and now I only buy their flashlights.

 

[bobouz]

Almost exclusively use Energizer Lithiums. A few devices get Eneloop rechargeables, which also will not leak, but don’t hold their charge to the same extent as leaving a lithium unattended for many months. For anything important - it’s lithiums!

 

[AcornHouse]

Teslas are a special case, though. Theirs are just marked: "You bought it, now live with it."

Keep 'em in the fridge and they last longer!

How big is your fridge?!?

 

[RBSinTo]

Batteries get stale over time.
Remember, only a diamond is forever.
RBSinTo

 

[Bill Ashton]

@gjmalcyon , the "manufacturer" of that p/u system no longer exists, and it is really not Guild's fault or problem...I could probably get a 2xAA holder, but present one is attached to a circuit board, so it not just a case of cutting/replacing two wires.

My post was intended as a warning to those who do not "regularly" change their guitar's batteries...

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

How big is your fridge?!?

Big enough for AAA, not big enough for Tesla size!