On Fri, 19 Jul 2019 13:55:17 -0700 (PDT), John-Del wrote:
On Friday, July 19, 2019 at 4:11:10 PM UTC-4, Allodoxaphobia wrote:
On Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:45:11 -0700, wrote:
I opened a new package of Kirkland brand AA batteries but when I put
them in the device I got the flashing LED mesage of low voltage. Out
of 6 batteries 3 were bad. Measuring the voltages one battery measured
.82 volts, another 1.1 volts, and a third one measured -87 mV.
Negative? Really? Yeah, I thought that too. But I made sure the meter
leads were correctly placed. So I guess something weird is happenening
to these batteries while they are sitting in the package. Maybe they
are getting ready to leak. I'm thinking that package needs to go back.
to Costco.

Yes!
By all means return them to Costco with an attached note as to
their failure(s).

I've been buying, storing (in a fridge), and using Costco's D, AA, AAA,
and 9V batteries for at least 2 decades without issue. Any retailer can
get hurt by bad products from a supplier. But, without feedback . . . . .


I've never bothered experimenting, but Duracell recommends storing
alkalines at room temp - storing in the refrigerator is not
recommended. Supposedly, rechargeables (other than eneloop types)
will hold their charge longer if cold, but who knows?

My para-chemist opinion is that alkaline batteries are based on chemical
processes, and chemical processes are slowed by lower temperatures.
(Just try starting your car in -50 degrees Fahrenheit. I have.)

My other opinion is that (insert any company name here) has a mission
statement that - (paraphrasing) states "We are here to move product".
(That's why peanut butter and jelly jars contain ridges. You buy
8 oz. and throw out .25 oz. Big deal? Well, after millions and millions
of .25 ounces are thrown out, you can see They Moved A Lot Of Product.

That's my belief and I'm sticking to it. :-)
Jonesy
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