The message
from Chris Hodges contains these words:

Since you can get 4xAA for £2 from Aldi (and they're OK - I've had loads
and never a dud or low-capacity) why bother?


I don't put stupidly cheap batteries in expensive kit in case they leak.


I've got a dozen of them and despite abuse by the kids none have leaked
in the year or two I've had 'em.

I've had some leak in the packaging and some leak in a torch - 2
different pound shop packs.

Are we still talking NiMHs here, or primary cells? I'd not use cheapie
primary cells for anything.

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