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Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 1/18/2015 1:44 PM, whealerman wrote:
Ray-O-Vac batteries are the most leaky of any battery I've come across. I caught some sales and used coupons, so bought more batteries than I needed for a while. I've had Harbor Freight AA cells (alkalines) leak in the package. Have also had several packages of Rayovac D cells leak, new in he package. Also had some Energizers leak. Some people swear by Duracell. their six volt square battery with the spring terminals contains four D cells. Know this cause I've pulled two of them apart. In both cases, one D cell was dead, the other three were fine. All three batteries, the company was very nice about replacing them. One confirmed the codes on the cells, and mailed out replacement cells. Another sent a bunch of coupons. HF let me swap em out for a new package of cells. - .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
replying to Jan Philips, Raymond wrote:
I've had the same problem. Totally ruined my Maglite D cell flashlight and the AA cells leaked in two of my Fenix LED flashlights. I managed to save them at least. Just threw all my remaining RayOVac batteries in the trash and picked up some Duracells. -- posted from http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ms-609583-.htm using HomeOwnersHub's Web, Mobile and Social Media Interface to alt.home.repair and other home improvement groups |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 03/25/2016 04:44 AM, Raymond wrote:
replying to Jan Philips, Raymond wrote: I've had the same problem. Totally ruined my Maglite D cell flashlight and the AA cells leaked in two of my Fenix LED flashlights. I managed to save them at least. Just threw all my remaining RayOVac batteries in the trash and picked up some Duracells. Duracells will leak too after they are partially discharged. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 3/25/2016 7:19 AM, Tony wrote:
On 03/25/2016 04:44 AM, Raymond wrote: replying to Jan Philips, Raymond wrote: I've had the same problem. Totally ruined my Maglite D cell flashlight and the AA cells leaked in two of my Fenix LED flashlights. I managed to save them at least. Just threw all my remaining RayOVac batteries in the trash and picked up some Duracells. Duracells will leak too after they are partially discharged. IIRC, I had some Duracell D size batteries leak, new in the package. Quality of every thing is gone to naught. I've also had Rayovac D cells leak, also new in the package. And had Energizers leak. Again, new in the package. -- .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 05:19:40 -0600, Tony wrote:
On 03/25/2016 04:44 AM, Raymond wrote: replying to Jan Philips, Raymond wrote: I've had the same problem. Totally ruined my Maglite D cell flashlight and the AA cells leaked in two of my Fenix LED flashlights. I managed to save them at least. Just threw all my remaining RayOVac batteries in the trash and picked up some Duracells. Duracells will leak too after they are partially discharged. This was probably posted many years ago, and was posted by someone spamming to promote Duracell! The quality of Homeowners Hub's ancient reposts is really going down the ****ter lately.... |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:44:01 +0000, Raymond
wrote: replying to Jan Philips, Raymond wrote: I've had the same problem. Totally ruined my Maglite D cell flashlight and the AA cells leaked in two of my Fenix LED flashlights. I managed to save them at least. Just threw all my remaining RayOVac batteries in the trash and picked up some Duracells. Strange thing is the only "brand name" battery I have had leak at all in the last 10 years was a "coppertop". Just a wee bit of green/white fuzz on both ends. No swelling - and easily cleaned up. The secret, I guess, is to NEVER leave batteries in anything un-attended for any lenth of time. I also had a set of off-brand original equipment batteries in a TV remote leak. The TV is 4 years old and one day the remote (used daily) just stopped working. I pulled the batteries and they were both leaking (again- just a bit of green/white fuzz on both ends) Both sets of leakers were aaa size. I've also had a couple of coin batteries "leak" the same way. All have been at least 3 years old. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:11:25 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 3/25/2016 7:19 AM, Tony wrote: On 03/25/2016 04:44 AM, Raymond wrote: replying to Jan Philips, Raymond wrote: I've had the same problem. Totally ruined my Maglite D cell flashlight and the AA cells leaked in two of my Fenix LED flashlights. I managed to save them at least. Just threw all my remaining RayOVac batteries in the trash and picked up some Duracells. Duracells will leak too after they are partially discharged. IIRC, I had some Duracell D size batteries leak, new in the package. Quality of every thing is gone to naught. I've also had Rayovac D cells leak, also new in the package. And had Energizers leak. Again, new in the package. What was the expiry date on the batteries? How long past EOL were they? I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 3/25/2016 1:17 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:11:25 -0400, Stormin Mormon IIRC, I had some Duracell D size batteries leak, new in the package. Quality of every thing is gone to naught. I've also had Rayovac D cells leak, also new in the package. And had Energizers leak. Again, new in the package. What was the expiry date on the batteries? How long past EOL were they? I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. Can't remember, and didn't take any notes. Sorry. -- .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 3/25/2016 1:17 PM, wrote:
I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. I've found the heavy duty cells don't last very long -- in use, or in storage. -- .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:23:41 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 3/25/2016 1:17 PM, wrote: On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:11:25 -0400, Stormin Mormon IIRC, I had some Duracell D size batteries leak, new in the package. Quality of every thing is gone to naught. I've also had Rayovac D cells leak, also new in the package. And had Energizers leak. Again, new in the package. What was the expiry date on the batteries? How long past EOL were they? I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. Can't remember, and didn't take any notes. Sorry. Why didn't you take notes? Shame on you. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:23:41 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 3/25/2016 1:17 PM, wrote: On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:11:25 -0400, Stormin Mormon IIRC, I had some Duracell D size batteries leak, new in the package. Quality of every thing is gone to naught. I've also had Rayovac D cells leak, also new in the package. And had Energizers leak. Again, new in the package. What was the expiry date on the batteries? How long past EOL were they? I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. Can't remember, and didn't take any notes. Sorry. It's been my experience "most" leakers are well past their "best before" date and/or have been left either significantly discharged or in high temperature storage conditions for some time. (or possible suffered a "hard freeze") |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:24:27 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 3/25/2016 1:17 PM, wrote: I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. I've found the heavy duty cells don't last very long -- in use, or in storage. In use they provide high current for a short time - not very good for low current use like electronics, but pretty good for high current use like toys and flashlights. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
Vic Smith wrote in
: On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:23:41 -0400, Stormin Mormon wrote: On 3/25/2016 1:17 PM, wrote: On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:11:25 -0400, Stormin Mormon IIRC, I had some Duracell D size batteries leak, new in the package. Quality of every thing is gone to naught. I've also had Rayovac D cells leak, also new in the package. And had Energizers leak. Again, new in the package. What was the expiry date on the batteries? How long past EOL were they? I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. Can't remember, and didn't take any notes. Sorry. Why didn't you take notes? Shame on you. And filed them, carefully indexed, next to the computer, in case anyone here might ask. That's the least you could do for us. After all, we're all just trying to help. -- You know it's time to clean the refrigerator when something closes the door from the inside. |
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Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 3/25/2016 1:26 PM, Vic Smith wrote:
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:23:41 -0400, Stormin Mormon wrote: On 3/25/2016 1:17 PM, wrote: What was the expiry date on the batteries? How long past EOL were they? I havw a box full of cheap "Chateau" brand non-alkaline batteries that are over 5 years old (were leftover stock from a friend's "dollar store" that he closed at least 5 years ago) and NONE have leaked, and well over 80% tested fully charged when I got them a year ago. c, d, and 9 volt. Can't remember, and didn't take any notes. Sorry. Why didn't you take notes? Shame on you. Just cause I knew it would..... uh, don't want to ruin my reputation as a friendly and lovable guy. - .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 3/25/2016 1:36 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:24:27 -0400, Stormin Mormon I've found the heavy duty cells don't last very long -- in use, or in storage. In use they provide high current for a short time - not very good for low current use like electronics, but pretty good for high current use like toys and flashlights. The articles I've read say pretty much opposite of what you wrote. -- .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
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[snip] I've found the heavy duty cells don't last very long -- in use, or in storage. "heavy duty". One of those phrases that used to mean better. Now it's on the low end. BTW, I remember the "king size" soft drinks from the sixties. 10 ounce bottles, smaller than the regular ones now. There's also "deluxe" in the name of cheap junk. -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "The whole principle [of censorship] is wrong; it's like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can't eat steak." -Robert A. Heinlein |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:32:00 -0500, wrote:
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:34:52 -0400, wrote: Can't remember, and didn't take any notes. Sorry. It's been my experience "most" leakers are well past their "best before" date and/or have been left either significantly discharged or in high temperature storage conditions for some time. (or possible suffered a "hard freeze") I never knew freezing had any effect ? ? ? From the "battery university" site Alkaline batteries are easy to store. For best results, keep the cells at cool room temperature and at a relative humidity of about 50 percent. Do not freeze alkaline cells, or any battery, as this may change the molecular structure. From Energizer: 1. Is it a good idea to store batteries in a refrigerator or freezer? No, storage in a refrigerator or freezer is not required or recommended for batteries produced today. Cold temperature storage can in fact harm batteries if condensation results in corroded contacts or label or seal damage due to extreme temperature storage. To maximize performance and shelf life, store batteries at normal room temperatures (68°F to 78°F or 20°C to 25°C) with moderated humidity levels (35 to 65% RH). Notice the reference to "seal damage" - which can cause leakage. From the tool Guyd site: In general, alkaline batteries perform very poorly in cold weather. As alkaline batteries are engineered with a water-based electrolyte, cold near-freezing point temperatures can lead to reduced ion mobility which slows down the chemical reactions that provide electrical battery power. This leads to a drop in performance, runtime, or both. In some cases, cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to burst and leak. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:36:33 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 3/25/2016 1:36 PM, wrote: On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:24:27 -0400, Stormin Mormon I've found the heavy duty cells don't last very long -- in use, or in storage. In use they provide high current for a short time - not very good for low current use like electronics, but pretty good for high current use like toys and flashlights. The articles I've read say pretty much opposite of what you wrote. The "heavy duty" carbon zinc Chloride battery is a different animal than the old zinc carbon/manganese dioxide LeXlanche battery and puts out about 3 times the capacity, longer life, and less likelihood of leakage They have a longer shelf life, but a lower output/in-use life than alkalines. I've found for things like flashlights that sit most of their life but need to work when you need them, Carbon/zinc chloride batteries are best. For things that are used every day - low current/light duty use like clocks and remote controls alkalines are better. Just my experience. And yes - a fresh alkaline will outperform a fresh "heavy duty" battery when it comes to hours of output from a flashlight - but put that flashlight away after half an hour of use and go back to it a year later - - - - |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On 3/25/2016 8:27 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:36:33 -0400, Stormin Mormon The articles I've read say pretty much opposite of what you wrote. The "heavy duty" carbon zinc Chloride battery is a different animal than the old zinc carbon/manganese dioxide LeXlanche battery and puts out about 3 times the capacity, longer life, and less likelihood of leakage They have a longer shelf life, but a lower output/in-use life than alkalines. I've found for things like flashlights that sit most of their life but need to work when you need them, Carbon/zinc chloride batteries are best. For things that are used every day - low current/light duty use like clocks and remote controls alkalines are better. Just my experience. And yes - a fresh alkaline will outperform a fresh "heavy duty" battery when it comes to hours of output from a flashlight - but put that flashlight away after half an hour of use and go back to it a year later - - - - Again, that's backwards of my experience. I've found, and read, that alkalines have much higher capacity and much longer shelf life. One time for some thing to do, I did mix and match alkalines and carbon zincs. I found alkalines last four times longer. Both in low and high drain applications. -- .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 09:21:13 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 3/25/2016 8:27 PM, wrote: On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:36:33 -0400, Stormin Mormon The articles I've read say pretty much opposite of what you wrote. The "heavy duty" carbon zinc Chloride battery is a different animal than the old zinc carbon/manganese dioxide LeXlanche battery and puts out about 3 times the capacity, longer life, and less likelihood of leakage They have a longer shelf life, but a lower output/in-use life than alkalines. I've found for things like flashlights that sit most of their life but need to work when you need them, Carbon/zinc chloride batteries are best. For things that are used every day - low current/light duty use like clocks and remote controls alkalines are better. Just my experience. And yes - a fresh alkaline will outperform a fresh "heavy duty" battery when it comes to hours of output from a flashlight - but put that flashlight away after half an hour of use and go back to it a year later - - - - Again, that's backwards of my experience. I've found, and read, that alkalines have much higher capacity and much longer shelf life. One time for some thing to do, I did mix and match alkalines and carbon zincs. I found alkalines last four times longer. Both in low and high drain applications. Well I have a big box of "heavy duty" batteries that have been "on the shelf" for ofer 5 years and are still in perfect operating condition...... |
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On 3/26/2016 1:49 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 09:21:13 -0400, Stormin Mormon Again, that's backwards of my experience. I've found, and read, that alkalines have much higher capacity and much longer shelf life. One time for some thing to do, I did mix and match alkalines and carbon zincs. I found alkalines last four times longer. Both in low and high drain applications. Well I have a big box of "heavy duty" batteries that have been "on the shelf" for ofer 5 years and are still in perfect operating condition...... If they are (which I doubt), it doesn't prove anything. -- .. Christopher A. Young learn more about Jesus .. www.lds.org .. .. |
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 16:46:39 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote: On 3/26/2016 1:49 PM, wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 09:21:13 -0400, Stormin Mormon Again, that's backwards of my experience. I've found, and read, that alkalines have much higher capacity and much longer shelf life. One time for some thing to do, I did mix and match alkalines and carbon zincs. I found alkalines last four times longer. Both in low and high drain applications. Well I have a big box of "heavy duty" batteries that have been "on the shelf" for ofer 5 years and are still in perfect operating condition...... If they are (which I doubt), it doesn't prove anything. Except it disproves your assertion that they don't last long in storage. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
replying to Jan Philips, jt wrote:
Just found this forum. I realize the thread is old but I believe my experience is relevant. Last week I tossed the second Mag Lite (3 D cell) flashlight that Rayovac batteries ruined. This time was a repeat of the first time, the center cell went bad and leaked and swelled - sort of welded to the flashlight body. Like the first time, slamming the tube on the top of my workbench eventually freed the battery but the switch shifts in the process and flashlight was ruined. Having to pop for another MagLite ****ed me off. If it was just the 2 flashlights (about 10 years apart) I probably wouldn't be taking the time to even write this note, but during that time frame there were other Rayovac leaks - the LED light set, the camera, and the rec room remote control, and the battery organizer. All had Rayovacs (but at least for those the damage was not beyond repair and I was able to remove the batteries in those and clean the equipment up). However, I'm fed up with having to spend my time to fix problems caused by leaky Rayovac batteries and having to spend money to replace Mag Lites. Plus I have a bunch of the batteries that I now afraid to us. I don't have receipts but I'm disgusted enough that sent a note to Rayovac - we'll see what they say/do. -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ms-609583-.htm |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:44:01 +0000, jt
wrote: replying to Jan Philips, jt wrote: Just found this forum. I realize the thread is old but I believe my experience is relevant. Last week I tossed the second Mag Lite (3 D cell) flashlight that Rayovac batteries ruined. This time was a repeat of the first time, the center cell went bad and leaked and swelled - sort of welded to the flashlight body. Like the first time, slamming the tube on the top of my workbench eventually freed the battery but the switch shifts in the process and flashlight was ruined. Having to pop for another MagLite ****ed me off. If it was just the 2 flashlights (about 10 years apart) I probably wouldn't be taking the time to even write this note, but during that time frame there were other Rayovac leaks - the LED light set, the camera, and the rec room remote control, and the battery organizer. All had Rayovacs (but at least for those the damage was not beyond repair and I was able to remove the batteries in those and clean the equipment up). However, I'm fed up with having to spend my time to fix problems caused by leaky Rayovac batteries and having to spend money to replace Mag Lites. Plus I have a bunch of the batteries that I now afraid to us. I don't have receipts but I'm disgusted enough that sent a note to Rayovac - we'll see what they say/do. Slow learner??? You have a problem with Ray-O-Vac batteries 10 years ago - you keep buying them - you continue having problems - and still you buy a large quantity of them AGAIN - and have more problems. What am I missing here?? How old are the "bunch of the batteries that I now afraid to use"? Hopefully not from the same brick you started with 10 years ago!!. |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:44:01 +0000, jt
wrote in .com If it was just the 2 flashlights (about 10 years apart) I probably wouldn't be taking the time to even write this note, but during that time frame there were other Rayovac leaks - the LED light set, the camera, and the rec room remote control, and the battery organizer. And you keep using Rayovac because that's all you are allowed to buy? |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Wed, 17 Aug 2016 08:13:52 -0500, VinnyB
wrote: On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:44:01 +0000, jt m wrote in s.com If it was just the 2 flashlights (about 10 years apart) I probably wouldn't be taking the time to even write this note, but during that time frame there were other Rayovac leaks - the LED light set, the camera, and the rec room remote control, and the battery organizer. And you keep using Rayovac because that's all you are allowed to buy? No, because they are CHEAP. (although definitely, in his experience, not inexpensive) |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
On Monday, December 13, 2010 at 10:29:14 PM UTC-5, Jan Philips wrote:
I usually use Duracell or Energizer batteries. I got some Rayovac batteries because they were cheaper. I figured that they were about the same, and you are paying for Duracell and Energizer advertising. I had the Rayovac batteries in two Maglite flashlights. Both started getting dim, so I opened them up to change the batteries. The Rayovac batteries had leaked and ruined the flashlights. I contacted Rayovac - they said that they were reimbursing me for the flashlights and today I received new batteries from them. I'm afraid to use the replacement Rayovac batteries - they might leak and ruin something else. Do Rayovac batteries have problems with leaking? -- Replace you know what by j to email I have had 2 flashlights get ruined in the last year from these junk batteries. I bought a frogsleggs from amazon for 20$ and the 2024 date batteries have corrode the whole unit. I am calling Mon. to see what they will do. Back to Duracell. |
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On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1:48:21 PM UTC-6, wrote:
On Monday, December 13, 2010 at 10:29:14 PM UTC-5, Jan Philips wrote: I usually use Duracell or Energizer batteries. I got some Rayovac batteries because they were cheaper. I figured that they were about the same, and you are paying for Duracell and Energizer advertising. I had the Rayovac batteries in two Maglite flashlights. Both started getting dim, so I opened them up to change the batteries. The Rayovac batteries had leaked and ruined the flashlights. I contacted Rayovac - they said that they were reimbursing me for the flashlights and today I received new batteries from them. I'm afraid to use the replacement Rayovac batteries - they might leak and ruin something else. Do Rayovac batteries have problems with leaking? -- Replace you know what by j to email I have had 2 flashlights get ruined in the last year from these junk batteries. I bought a frogsleggs from amazon for 20$ and the 2024 date batteries have corrode the whole unit. I am calling Mon. to see what they will do.. Back to Duracell. You're too late. 7 years ago, Jan Philips was kidnapped by giant mutant gerbils from outer space. Air Force jets were unable to catch up with the flying saucer and it's feared that the giant mutant gerbils ate Jan after using him as a sex slave. The gerbils weren't able to figure out if Jan was a male or a female so they mated with him anyway. Giant mutant space gerbils like to play with their food. Jan is survived by a wife, 3 ex-wives, 24 children, 8 dogs, 13 cats, 5 ferrets, a herd of zebra and 469 Earth gerbils. The little Earth gerbils really miss him. It was a tragic horrifying loss for Jan's family. o_O [8~{} Uncle Sad Monster |
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On 1/7/2018 3:42 PM, Stormin' Norman wrote:
If someone has found a brand of battery that doesn't leak, I would like to know what it is. I use NiMHÂ* and/or Lithium-ion rechargeables...no leaks yet. |
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Stormin' Norman posted for all of us...
On Sun, 7 Jan 2018 11:48:17 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Monday, December 13, 2010 at 10:29:14 PM UTC-5, Jan Philips wrote: I usually use Duracell or Energizer batteries. I got some Rayovac batteries because they were cheaper. I figured that they were about the same, and you are paying for Duracell and Energizer advertising. I had the Rayovac batteries in two Maglite flashlights. Both started getting dim, so I opened them up to change the batteries. The Rayovac batteries had leaked and ruined the flashlights. I contacted Rayovac - they said that they were reimbursing me for the flashlights and today I received new batteries from them. I'm afraid to use the replacement Rayovac batteries - they might leak and ruin something else. Do Rayovac batteries have problems with leaking? -- Replace you know what by j to email I have had 2 flashlights get ruined in the last year from these junk batteries. I bought a frogsleggs from amazon for 20$ and the 2024 date batteries have corrode the whole unit. I am calling Mon. to see what they will do. Back to Duracell. All the consumer grade batteries seem to leak over time. I discovered that Ray-O-Vac is really good about replacing devices damaged by their leaking batteries. So far they replaced three damaged, somewhat expensive Petzl brand headlamps for me. If someone has found a brand of battery that doesn't leak, I would like to know what it is. This discussion is very timely for me. I've just had to replace a bunch of Duracell batteries because they leak. I've switched to Energizer but to my observation they don't last as long as Duracell. I never had exceptional experiences with Rayovac. It's hard to compare quality/life equally because of the randomness of use. I am slowly going to rechargeable. -- Tekkie |
Rayovac batteries - leak problems?
replying to jt, Brian Huffman wrote:
I just had a Rayovac battery nearly destroy my Mac's wireless keyboard. I also had a very expensive flashlight destroyed and I believe that its batteries came from the same batch of Rayovac's. I am switching to lithium batteries on expensive items. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ms-609583-.htm |
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