Re: storing batteries in the fridge...from my BTDT files ;-)

IRRC, there have been some forum threads regarding keeping the batteries in the fridge / freezer versus room temperature on both Equipped and Candlepowerforums. Some folks say yes its good and others no its not. My take on it is to keep things relatively cool versus hot...foods and other materials seem to last longer.

Just a heads up...keeping batteries cold in the fridge / freezer is great until you take them out (particularily in a humid environment...) and place a cold battery into a device that contains electronic components and the humidity starts condensing and water collects in the battery compartment and elsewhere in your device. It is both frustrating and can lead to spending money (if you are lucky enough to be able to locate a replacement device during the emergency that you need it for).

My current procedure is to put the batteries in a hermitically sealed container (anything from a ziplock baggie to a tupperware container or what happens to be handy) and storing them in the fridge. When they are needed, I make a point to let them come back up to ambient room or outdoor temperature before removing them from the sealed container and putting them into any devices that are water sensitive. YMMV

Regards,
Comanche7