While preparing to properly dispose of my discharged and/or leaking disposable batteries, I realized that the vast majority of leaking batteries were Duracell batteries. I have attached a photo of a spreadsheet that I created to keep track of the make and size of my discharged batteries. I just watched Mr. C’s latest video on the Ultra Probe and noticed that he has Duracells powering his probe and thought I would share this info.
Interesting observations!
Woodb180
Hmmm, that is strange. In my experience over the years, Duracell batteries were always the “least leaky” ones. Beware that there are some fake Duracell batteries in circulation these days so…know your sources. Also, like with many other battery manufacturers Duracell batteries come in many “Flavours” standard grade, industrial grade, rechargeables, etc. I tend to use industrial-grade ones more often but equally trust the standard ones. On the other hand, I’ve always monitored the “Use by Date” written on a Duracell battery. 😉 
Sorry the photo didn’t seem to get added, so here it is: ” <a title="Leakage Sheet" href=" removed link “> removed link “
Glenn
Okay, so I’m struggling to add a photo, I’m technically challenged when it comes to computer removed link Can someone walk me through the process, I have uploaded my photo to Imgur, copied the link and tried various methods of adding the link to my post, nothing seems to work.
Glenn
@vdubbub Glenn, have you viewed this link?
https://mrcarlsonslab.com/community/general-chat/image-hosting-services/paged/2/#post-464
Larry – N7LUF
I have been buying Duracell batteries from Costco for years, but sadly I have lost expensive electronic with their circuit boards eaten up.
I just do not trust Duracell batteries anymore and now using Lithium Batteries.
I would show pictures, but it would be volumes of pictures and do not want to get upset even more.
Some of the items were keepsake.
Larry – N7LUF
I use homedepot house brand battery because the are cheap and on average last fail like all other alkaline batterys never trust them for more than 6 months. If you need better use a lithium battery
@tomswork That my problems, I had a auto analyzer that really was not cheap, and it was 9 volt Duracell battery.
Plus a lot of some meters.
I could buy a lot of lithium batteries for the cost of just one device.
Larry – N7LUF
Once the alkaline battery starts a drain the leaking will come 6 month’s is the safer mark for me also the lithium 9v batterys are longer just a little
I have a lot of dcc train equipment and the batterys re top priority in those everything else I try.
What I usually do when using any kind battery operated device is: if the device in question is less often used (IE: laser levels, laser temperature scanners, laser distance measuring tools, small portable radios, Digital cameras, etc) I always and religiously “physically” take them out of the device and only re-fit them strictly for the duration of use. A good way to prevent any batteries from destroying devices I suppose. However, this is sometimes proven to be a real pain in the “backside”. Of course, I couldn’t do that with devices that I use every day such as multimeters, TV/Stereo, and garage door remote controls but over the years I’ve learned and made a routine of checking them regularly. Talking about rechargeable alternatives, yes is a good option to go for I agree with Larry – N7LUF.
Okay, so here is the spreadsheet of my discharged batteries and also which batteries have leaked.
@larry_n7luf, thanks, I guess I was just over thinking the process.