I couple of years ago, I stored Christmas decorations in my attic and forgot to remove the batteries. Every Duracell leaked. Probably from the high temperature. You are right, Kimwipes are the best and were a must have when I made circuit boards. Great clean up tip.
I wonder if there is some way to add sealant, especially to the negative end where leakage seems to be the worst. Maybe dip that end in some polyurethane? Maybe first cover the center of the negative terminal with a small piece of tape, to keep bare metal there? Or just paint it on with a small brush, and avoid covering the center part of the metal? Do you have any other ideas on sealing them or otherwise preventing leaks?
I don’t have any ideas for sealing it up. The battery acid will eat through just about anything. The best thing to do is to remove the batteries when not using the radio or as I started to do, use rechargeable batteries. I have never had a rechargeable battery leak. Thanks for stopping by. ❤️📻
I am a radio collector and have observed that Duracell batteries are leaking more that used to be in the past . I started using Panasonic batteries mostly AA and perceived that battery leakage occurred quite zero incident.
Had a beautiful Mag-light and used some Duracell batteries. Bad recipe for disaster. Usually use Ray-O-Vac batteries for D/C/AA/AAA sizes. My shortwave radios have their own rechargeable batteries. Moreover now, I just always remember to check them out every few weeks just to make sure, especially in remote controls, which seem to last no time at all.
I not sure but I think about 15 years ago the formula changed to remove heavy metals like mucrey, after that I have noticed more leaking batteries. I don't know it this is related to more leaks or not.
@@TheRadiogeek I’ve noticed that as well. Something in Duracell’s manufacturing has changed. More now I try to buy a brand made as locally as possible. This is the key because sometimes they are shipped far and wide, and they do age just on the shelf like any other product. Beware, I have seen some Duracell batteries imported, especially from places like China.
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It lives to play another day..... I hate it when that happens! Well done!
Thanks. It alway seams to be happen in a device you really care about too.
Yes RG, the dreaded find, leaking batteries. EEK,,, Good vid my friend. Vinegar, the magic acid.
Yes it works well.
I couple of years ago, I stored Christmas decorations in my attic and forgot to remove the batteries. Every Duracell leaked. Probably from the high temperature. You are right, Kimwipes are the best and were a must have when I made circuit boards. Great clean up tip.
Thanks for watching. 👍
Thank you for your useful demonstration.
You’re welcome. I’m glad you found it useful. 👍
I wonder if there is some way to add sealant, especially to the negative end where leakage seems to be the worst. Maybe dip that end in some polyurethane? Maybe first cover the center of the negative terminal with a small piece of tape, to keep bare metal there? Or just paint it on with a small brush, and avoid covering the center part of the metal?
Do you have any other ideas on sealing them or otherwise preventing leaks?
I don’t have any ideas for sealing it up. The battery acid will eat through just about anything. The best thing to do is to remove the batteries when not using the radio or as I started to do, use rechargeable batteries. I have never had a rechargeable battery leak. Thanks for stopping by. ❤️📻
My greatest fear for my radios. Really need to remove my alkaline batteries and get more Nickel metal hybrid rechargeables.
I am a radio collector and have observed that Duracell batteries are leaking more that used to be in the past . I started using Panasonic batteries mostly AA and perceived that battery leakage occurred quite zero incident.
Had a beautiful Mag-light and used some Duracell batteries. Bad recipe for disaster. Usually use Ray-O-Vac batteries for D/C/AA/AAA sizes. My shortwave radios have their own rechargeable batteries. Moreover now, I just always remember to check them out every few weeks just to make sure, especially in remote controls, which seem to last no time at all.
Same here. In AA the lithiums don't leak, but they are pretty pricey.
I not sure but I think about 15 years ago the formula changed to remove heavy metals like mucrey, after that I have noticed more leaking batteries. I don't know it this is related to more leaks or not.
@@TheRadiogeek I’ve noticed that as well. Something in Duracell’s manufacturing has changed. More now I try to buy a brand made as locally as possible. This is the key because sometimes they are shipped far and wide, and they do age just on the shelf like any other product. Beware, I have seen some Duracell batteries imported, especially from places like China.
Wow impressive leaking. Lol
Major leak for sure.
I use vinegar and a toothbrush.
Yep toothbrush works too.