Njtotx3 OP t1_iu4jgx7 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Reply to comment by ramriot in LPT: Pick at least 1 day a year to check/replace/remove dying batteries, not just in smoke alarms. Weather radios, older remotes, anywhere they may leak and ruin devices. And recycle, don't toss the old ones. Time change dates are easiest to remember, or set 1 or 2 annual reminders. by Njtotx3

Brought to you by an old person who lost some devices to leaky batteries. Some people probably have their so-called "Heavy Duty" batteries in that came with the device.

We have battery/compact fluorescent recycling in Austin. We can drop them off at the public library and some stores.

ramriot t1_iu5kdf1 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Same here, used to lose devices all the time to battery leaks. In the last 20 years though I have (outside of where others have used the free "battery included") not seen a single leak.

TheW83 t1_iu6pw9p wrote on October 28, 2022 at 11:39 PM

I work in IT and I see it a lot but I also see a TON of battery run equipment.

Ishidan01 t1_iu5ozy3 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 7:08 PM

Those are zinc carbon. Sucky energy density but no caustic leak- perfect for packaging as a starter kit when there is no telling how long it will sit on the shelf before being sold. Goes flat in a minute? Well, you think, starter batteries always blow, but it worked. I'll now feed it alkalines bought separately- and from there, son, you're on your owwwwwn.