Re: Anyone else having problems with Duracell batteries?

On 1/13/2023 7:22 AM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
> Wade Garrett <[email protected]> writes:
>> On 1/12/23 1:53 PM, Marc M wrote:
>>> On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:39:37 PM UTC-7, Your Name wrote:
> 
>>> I bought a large pack of AAA Duracell batteries from Costco.  Expiration date: 2028.  They were stored properly (with all my other batteries).  After about six months I went to open the package and HALF the batteries were corroded.  The other half lose their capacity very quickly - they are essentially trash.  I contacted Duracell for a replacement under warranty.  They sent me a couple of coupons, but had the nerve to tell me this was a "goodwill gesture" and sent two pages of instructions on how to use and store batteries.  They clearly suggested this was MY fault and they were doing me a "favor" by sending me the coupons.  I will never buy Duracell batteries again.
> 
> I've bought hundreds of AAA, AA, 9v Duracell batteries from Costco
> over the last two decades.   Nary a single one has ever leaked in
> storage or in use.   While the kirkland (Costco House Brand) on the
> other hand routinely leaked after installation when infrequently
> used.
> 
> A bit of mild acetic acid followed by a water wash has cleaned
> the effects of the corrosion in all the devices (usually remote
> controls) where the kirkland cells had leaked.
> 

My experience is that Kirkland brand batteries are more likely to leak 
than Duracell but even some of the Duracells leak.

Once Duracell started making crappy batteries (and people kept buying 
them) it was a race to the bottom with the other manufacturers.