"Trevor Wilson" wrote in message
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(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Is there any such thing as an alkaline battery that does not leak
with age?

I just had my second episode of Mallory Duracells gooping up a
flashlight.

If the answer is "no", can anybody venture a proactive
replacement interval for size "C" cells?

**Yep, although the answer is probably not going to help you all that
much. Back in 1986, I purchased a JVC TV set. The remote control came
fitted with three JVC branded alkaline batteries (AA size). I finally
handed the set over to a family member back in 2000. I figured I should
check the batteries, even though the remote worked fine. Sure enough, the
batteries weren't leaking, but the cell Volts had fallen to less than 1
Volt in each. A new set of cells and I handed the set over.

JVC alkalines rule!

I've never seen another JVC branded alkaline.


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Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au


I recently acquired a Micronta 22-206 FET multimeter dating from 1975.
It was in it's box with packing, the controls were seized but responded to
lubrication, and the original 1975 batteries were still there. A "C" cell
and a 9v battery, both Radio Shack's brand, dead as a doornail, but NO
leakage.
They were pristine. Boy, did I feel lucky that day.

Mark Z.