Submitted by Njtotx3 t3_yfnios in LifeProTips
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The-Jack-of-Diamonds t1_iu498l1 wrote
Don’t use cheap alkaline batteries and you won’t have to ever worry about them leaking again.
Buy some eneloop batteries and a charger, recharge them and save a fortune on batteries in the long run.
Bierbart12 t1_iu49gmw wrote
Great tip. I've lost some Wii remotes to this.
RelativeOperation7 t1_iu4c1zt wrote
I never had a battery leak ruin a device tbh.
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu4d1rw wrote
It's been a while for me. Maybe China has improved their technology.
-V8- t1_iu4ede8 wrote
The real LPT.
ramriot t1_iu4hmo7 wrote
This LPT apparently bought to you by the alkaline battery manufacturers council.
Most good batteries today should not leak. But for anything you don't use, take out the batteries. I keep them in a ziplock bag taped to the back of the device.
As to recycling, I don't know about other places but here, you cannot just put batteries in recycling. There are places that will take them, but in many cases alkaline cells may still end up in landfill.
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu4jgx7 wrote
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.
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu4q65d wrote
Hydracat45 t1_iu4s4u8 wrote
Put Silicone lubricant grease on the O-rings while you replace those batteries too.
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu4se79 wrote
>Vaseline on the O-rings
https://answerswebportal.com/qa/does-vaseline-damage-o-rings.html
slimeslug t1_iu4sfvr wrote
And be careful, those o-rings get brittle when it gets cold. (Too dark?)
Hydracat45 t1_iu4szgm wrote
Thanks for sharing. I have expensive optics and lights that I was aiming to put that on. You saved me some headache. I corrected my comment.
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu4ttr9 wrote
I don't know if there are alternatives for optics and lights. The silicone and other alternatives all seem to be for unrelated purposes.
BobbyCorwen2000 t1_iu4vgma wrote
I do something similar, mostly with my power tools. They've come a long way but even today's batteries need some upkeep. Depending on the battery, every 3-6 months I will charge it just to make sure it has a charge and doesn't sit dead for potentially a long time. Not only does this ensure it works when I need it to but it's also good for the battery's maintenance in regards to the battery's life.
fireitup622 t1_iu4vjh0 wrote
Nice try big battery, I'll replace the batteries when they're dead, not because you want more sales
mistedtwister t1_iu4vxaj wrote
And for fuck sake stop being a cheap fuck and upgrade to some rechargeable batteries!!
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu50oxe wrote
Reason I posted was because I need the weather radio for tornado location alerts. Power went out and I noticed the battery was dead.
nsa_reddit_monitor t1_iu53lgt wrote
Yeah, I've had plenty of leaky corroding batteries but I've always been able to clean the battery compartment up so it works again.
Gullible-Community34 t1_iu5b96c wrote
If you’re leaving dead batteries in something long enough to ruin it you probably dint need the thing you left dead for a while anymore
Inveramsay t1_iu5c9xe wrote
The ikea ones are meant to be basically the same as eneloop at a much lower cost but possibly a bit worse qc
The-Jack-of-Diamonds t1_iu5gan9 wrote
Yes you’re right, Amazon also makes their own that have done really well in testing against eneloop.
Basically you should use those, or lithium batteries in anything you care about. I never use Alkaleaks anymore, too much valuable shit ruined by them.
The-Jack-of-Diamonds t1_iu5grgp wrote
I thought you might be a member of r/flashlight based on your comment here.
ramriot t1_iu5kdf1 wrote
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.
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu5m1y5 wrote
Unless you want to sell it.
Ishidan01 t1_iu5ndkl wrote
>Most good batteries today should not leak.
points and laughs
Yes, yes they do.
Ishidan01 t1_iu5ozy3 wrote
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.
Hydracat45 t1_iu5qm5n wrote
Not a member but I have more flashlights than I care to admit.
The-Jack-of-Diamonds t1_iu5rh2f wrote
You and me both…
ramriot t1_iu5u08a wrote
Then by definition they are not good batteries QED
i_write_bugz t1_iu5u59k wrote
Yeah my local waste management says to just throw them in the garbage
Njtotx3 OP t1_iu5ve3p wrote
Okily dokily!
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FranzStoffel t1_iu62xjw wrote
Just don’t use Duracell Batteries instead
minnesotaris t1_iu64hg0 wrote
Indeed. The detector started chirping a week ago. Took the battery out and I had written on it October 2018. Four years of performance.
Spazmanaut t1_iu65lpg wrote
Or just have a battery supply and change them when they run out. Seems to work.
Gullible-Community34 t1_iu6644i wrote
LPT: sell the thing you don’t want anymore instead of putting batteries in it for no reason
AttorneyAdvice t1_iu6dhfw wrote
so the lpt is make sure your weather radio battery is good before a tornado, not replace your TV remote every year
rexmaster2 t1_iu6k5qj wrote
I keep all my extra batteries in the freezer, as it helps to extend the life of them
PrettyGorramShiny t1_iu6m857 wrote
FYI, you'll need to pick different trigger dates - the US only has 2 more time changes before we go to DST permanently.
TheW83 t1_iu6pw9p wrote
I work in IT and I see it a lot but I also see a TON of battery run equipment.
Ishidan01 t1_iu6v6ax wrote
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Aircraftman2022 t1_iu750yw wrote
Experience over the years show me that Duracell leaks after a few years so will ruin your electronic device. I switched to the Bunny battery.
NecessaryPen7 t1_iu7fz00 wrote
Where did they say TV batteries? Oh, they didn't.
This is s generally tip, for stuff not used frequently. Granted, not really a lpt.
NecessaryPen7 t1_iu7g2kn wrote
Because they don't recycle them, you bring them other places.
NecessaryPen7 t1_iu7gaaj wrote
Where did they say replace TV remote batteries every year?
Oh, they didn't.
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NecessaryPen7 t1_iu7gw2f wrote
I'm not sure how many people use batteries enough to do this. I/we used to, as a kid. Then cell phones/usb came around.
(So yes, rechargeable)
NecessaryPen7 t1_iu7h5ey wrote
To me this is the real lpt. I don't use small batteries for almost anything. All USB.
Don't have/use power tools at home much, but used to have a motorcycle that I eventually didn't ride, trickle charger.
RaccoonGirl28 t1_iu7kxvr wrote
Traditional alkaline batteries can be thrown in the trash. It's the rechargeable batteries that should be recycled. Some local shops will actually remove rechargeable batteries that are built in to broken tools/products. Button cells too, because of the toxicity and value, can also be recycled.
VespiWalsh t1_iu7v3wv wrote
Always take the batteries out of your Wiimote if you don't plan on playing it again soon. I had batteries just start to corrode in under a year, any longer it would have been RIP Wiimote Motion Plus.
Top-Recognition3448 t1_iu8ah7n wrote
Why shouldn’t i keep extra batteries at home and replace them when they need it?
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44problems t1_iu8sl05 wrote
It says older remotes, what does that mean if not TV remotes?
44problems t1_iu8srmn wrote
New years day? Better get started on those taxes!
44problems t1_iu8sv4c wrote
I wonder what fire departments will tell people to do now. First day of winter and first day of summer?
Though now they probably tell people to buy the new 10 year smoke detectors.
NecessaryPen7 t1_iu8y7cw wrote
There's countless remotes besides tvs.
Raio, fan, ac, heat, humidifier, dehumidifier, air filter, garage door, alarms, windows, doors, shade screens, gates, etc.
kittensinabag t1_iu9962p wrote
The volt Difference from standard batteries and rechargeables has prevented me from adopting rechargeable only. If we can fix that and capacity to meet or exceed standard batteries, I’d have committed to rechargeable batteries by now.
GardenRave0416 t1_iu9h6py wrote
In regards to recycling, find out the rules for the specific company that deals with your recycling. My last apartment changed recycling companies while I lived there; the first company didn't take batteries but the new one did. There should be some contact info around the dumpster that takes your recycling; use it!
RufusQoom t1_iu9s0gn wrote
You’d be surprised how much a difference fresh batteries makes in a TV remote, at least with the regular infrared kind. There’s like months of KINDA being able to change the channel, IF you press the button 3 times and hold the remote up high, that’s actually low-battery-related. the IR receivers are sensitive enough to use reflections off walls and stuff when the remote battery is strong 💪🔋
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