Duracell, Duralock technology still leaks.

Cerealand

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Batteries were in a climate control room.

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TinderBox (UK)

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That`s why it`s best to stick with rechargeable whenever you can, Alkaline battery`s are called Alkaleaks for a reason, At least the big brands will replace your damaged equipment.

John.
 

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I volunteer at a thrift store receiving and checking out all kinds of electrical devices and equipment. I see dozens of leaky, top brand cells every month.
 

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+1 on rechargeables and/or Lithium. Even the expensive ones can leak, as you've found out.

Hopefully they weren't in service at the time.

I keep Lithium primaries in back-up lights and try to use rechargeables. The lesson that put me on that road was a ruined Preon because of leaking Dur*cell Alkaline.
 

Cerealand

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Their duraleak technology advertises no leaks as long as the battery is before the best by date. The battery were stored outside of the flashlight so no damage to the maglight.
 

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Ismay: "But this ship can't sink!"
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There's a metaphor in there somewhere ... ;)
 
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wjv

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I keep a Maglite 3xC in my glove box. But keep the batteries in a heavy duty zip-lock bag. If they leak, I'll only lose the batteries.
 
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