New Project Farm Battery Testing

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(12-17-2024 04:20 PM)bxparks Wrote:  Just a few days ago, I opened up my indoor/outdoor wireless base station, which was using 4xAA Duracells. One of them was leaking, damn it. It was supposed to expire in 2025. There was no "low battery" warning on the base station.

I had to clean off the battery contacts with vinegar. After that, I threw away every last Duracell battery in my inventory.

I've had Kirklands batteries leak (Costco brand) and Duracell. I've switched to high-end Energizer. Hopefully these will be better.