Elrobinio t1_iu52rpv wrote on October 28, 2022 at 4:39 PM Reply to 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 For low power devices and things you seldom use, zinc batteries might be better. They much less likely to leak and cause problems. Permalink 0
Elrobinio t1_iu52rpv wrote
Reply to 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
For low power devices and things you seldom use, zinc batteries might be better. They much less likely to leak and cause problems.