batteries in compartment

[eldorado]

hello guys.

for how long do you think its ok to leave batteries in the compartment?

i am asking this , cuz as you know, i take my boxes on the street,

and i dont like to put bats in and out every time.

i was thinking about and thought about only taking them out the compartment 2 times a week,

i mean, leaving them in for 3 days is ok. more than that with no use, i take them out.

what do you think or do?

holla!!!

 

[floyd]

they should be fine in there for a week or so ,just not months at a time.

 

[eldorado]

thank you sir.

 

[Fatdog]

I agree with Floyd. I left some batteries in the GF-777 until I finally drained them. That took a little over a month and everything was fine. I would not go many months though.

 

[Superduper]

It's easy to tell. Leave them in when they still got juice. Get them out pronto when they get weak.

The electrolyte in the batteries don't leak when the batteries are charged. They only leak when they get discharged. Then watch out.

 

[eldorado]

tnx for the tips guyz

 

[mellymelsr]

...that's good to know. I better start removing some batteries..

 

[Superduper]

READ THIS:

......................When carbon or alkaline batteries have become discharged, the chemistry of the cells will degrade and some hydrogen gas will be generated. This out-gassing will result in increasing pressure within the battery. Eventually, the excess pressure will either rupture the insulating seals at the end of the battery, or bulge and rupture the outer metal canister, or both. When this happens, an acidic (for carbon cells) or caustic (for alkaline cells) electrolyte gel will ooze from the battery. In addition, as the battery ages, its zinc (for carbon cells) or steel (for alkaline cells) outer canister may gradually corrode or rust, and this can further contribute to leakage failure.

The most important thing to remember is this: dead batteries will eventually leak. And all batteries will gradually self-discharge (even if they are not operating the device they are installed in, and even when they not installed at all but just sitting on a shelf or in a drawer, they will slowly lose energy capacity over the passing of time). So, no matter how good the brand name, your batteries will eventually go dead even if you don't use them, and when they go dead they will eventually leak. These simple facts lead to just three easy rules, which must be followed without exception to protect your investment in flashlights and other battery-operated equipment.

(1) Always removed dead batteries immediately.
(2) Remove batteries when equipment is stored.
(3) Properly store and dispose of your batteries.

 

[redbenjoe]

norm -
whats your 'proper storage' procedure ?

 

[Superduper]

I have heard that storing new batteries in the refrigerator will increase their life. I don't know about that. I simply store them in a cool dry location and they store for years like that without problems. Don't put them into the glove compartment of your car where they can overheat. Keep them in a battery tray or in the original box if possible instead of loose together in a mumbo jumbo mix or they can short out and discharge. Nothing special, just common sense.

The important thing is that most people are not aware that the chemical composition of the electrolyte changes as the battery discharges. Same with your standard lead acid battery in your car. Stored charged, they have long life. Discharge it all the way for a month or so and it'll be DEAD for good.

 

[ViennaSound]

I only use rechargeable batteries.
Never had a leaked one.
Cheap noname batteries can get worse when forgotten inside.... :'-(

 

[el cad]

Any advise for us NiMH users? Not that I leave them idle very often.

 

[eldorado]

Any advise for us NiMH users? Not that I leave them idle very often.

mine are NimH

more eco friendly !!!!

 

[ViennaSound]

True!
Using accu´s is much more economical and nature friendly.
And the NiMh are much better as the old NiCd accu´s.

 

[el cad]

True!
Using accu´s is much more economical and nature friendly.
And the NiMh are much better as the old NiCd accu´s.

accu?

The NiMH are a lot lighter as well. I need to find a bigger charger, mine can only do 4 Ds at a time.

Is there any risk of un-charged ones leaking?

 

[eldorado]

True!
Using accu´s is much more economical and nature friendly.
And the NiMh are much better as the old NiCd accu´s.

accu?

The NiMH are a lot lighter as well. I need to find a bigger charger, mine can only do 4 Ds at a time.

Is there any risk of un-charged ones leaking?

el cad, i charge mine with my power supply,

using it as a charger,

and being the batteries in series ( 10 D's ), like in a radio,

totalling 13V, i connect them to my power supply,

that feeds them 14 V and a steady current,

i charge them in 3 hours. i am in ways of putting together a current limiter ( that i will conect to my PS )

to charge them a bit slower.

I always charge them all, and discharge all also.

chill