Matt wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 12:04 pm
What do you suggest as a replacement?
Anything
But
Durasell **.
Energizer I've had pretty good luck with, as well as Panasonic, and Fujitsu. Many of the off-brands, such as those included with low-power consumption devices like TV / AV systems remotes, have lasted 10 years or more before giving up their charge without leaking.
I would (and do) recommend rechargeables, but they come up short of the 1.5v alkaline requirement of many device mfrs. I have yet to have one leak... Unfortunately, their typical 1.2v nominal will not work for many devices designed for 1.5v, and - especially if the cell-type is li-ion - their charge ends rather abruptly, and with little to no warning.
No product is perfect in all applications.
If you must use a Crusted Everwhere! product in a device, visually check its battery compartment status frequently if the batteries are installed in it.
If you get Dura batteries as a holiday gift or accompanyment to one, ask for a gift receipt.
If that's not an option, re-gift them to someone you don't like very much.
Or, if you must keep them, use'em up quickly in a high-discharge device & yank 'em out.
Or, put the package of batteries in a box that provides protection against leakage to the outside of it and label 'Emergency Use Only'.
Whatever you do, if you must keep these crap batteries, keep them out of the device until you need them.
If you believe their 10-year 'storage guarantee', reserve your spot for bricked Maglites (which, unfortunately, often come predisposed for death with these batteries in the blisterpak) now.
** Unless you own a company paid to repair or dispose of devices wrecked by Durasell alkaline batteries.