#250040 - 08/20/12 02:23 PM
Re: New Duracell Durlock batteries
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An important quote to note from that article: "A compounding factor in this case was that the lithium battery in the radio was mixed with another type of battery. Mixing batteries is potentially dangerous." Never, never, ever, ever (did i mention never) mix battery types.
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#250053 - 08/20/12 06:39 PM
Re: New Duracell Durlock batteries
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Eneloops,best battery Ive ever used.Think my oldest are 4 years old,pretty close,and havent killed one yet.Not one has leaked either. I have no financial interest in them,just a user. HEHEHEHeEeEe! iM USING THIS CHARGER...This is a steal at the price,on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RSOV50/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger by La Crosse Technology 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (485 customer reviews) | Like (108) List Price: $49.95 Price: $27.29 You Save: $22.66 (45%) In Stock. Ships from and sold by Deal Outlets. 12 new from $27.29 ========================== 
Edited by spuds (08/20/12 06:40 PM)
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#250068 - 08/20/12 11:34 PM
Re: New Duracell Durlock batteries
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I generally go with E's for normal use. I put primary lithiums in items that will be stashed away and used infrequently. I have had no problems at all with this scheme.
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#250088 - 08/21/12 11:13 AM
Re: New Duracell Durlock batteries
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Or are they mostly throw away big bucks? Asking,I dont know,would like an education from you users. Generally you see 4 AA's for roughly $10. Unlike alkaline where you would see 6 AAA's for the same price as 4 AA's? 4 AAA Lithiums also go for $10. Do they recharge?
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#250102 - 08/21/12 10:03 PM
Re: New Duracell Durlock batteries
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One quick observation about batteries: I have never had Duracell or Energiser leak in good quality high end equipment. Every case of leaking batteries has been low end bulk buy batteries, and cheap equipment - like children's toys. I am, on the basis of experience and observation, quite convinced that there is some kind of electrochemical reaction occuring between the batteries and the contacts that causes the batteries to rupture.
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#250106 - 08/21/12 10:21 PM
Re: New Duracell Durlock batteries
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Recently I placed the Duracell AAA batteries supplied with three brand new "hockey puck" lights, purchased from Costco and (foolishly) set aside. After two months, all three lights were the victims of battery leakage. Never again.
I suppose you can use alkalines in low cost equipment that is in regular, constant use, but any other mode is way too risky for my money. I now use Eneloops.
Edited by hikermor (08/21/12 10:45 PM)
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