All, I try to do a health check on things I use and things that sit unused to make sure that when I need them, they will work.
And it seems any time I do, I find AA batteries leaking and killing whatever they reside in. Sadly the worst offender is has the biggest name - Duracell. New Batteries that have dates like Good until 2022 and light the flashlight ARE LEAKING!!! I just threw another Mag-Lite flashlight away as corrosion ate the aluminum housing sticking the working battery in the housing with no hope of recovery!
Go through your house, your car, your motorcycle and check those remotes, flashlights, camping lights, vibr.... (never mind), aka battery powered devices and make sure all is well.
Even though they work, put eyes on the cells and discard those leaking batteries appropriately!
Although 9V cells seldom kill stuff, you might check the old smoke detector too!
Happy New Year!
And it seems any time I do, I find AA batteries leaking and killing whatever they reside in. Sadly the worst offender is has the biggest name - Duracell. New Batteries that have dates like Good until 2022 and light the flashlight ARE LEAKING!!! I just threw another Mag-Lite flashlight away as corrosion ate the aluminum housing sticking the working battery in the housing with no hope of recovery!
Go through your house, your car, your motorcycle and check those remotes, flashlights, camping lights, vibr.... (never mind), aka battery powered devices and make sure all is well.
Even though they work, put eyes on the cells and discard those leaking batteries appropriately!
Although 9V cells seldom kill stuff, you might check the old smoke detector too!
Happy New Year!