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Amazon Basics seem to do the job for me.
Seem to last a decent while, although I don't really time it. Mainly for wireless mouse, game controllers, etc, so nothing critical. If you're powering the backup controls to a nuclear power station then perhaps Duracell is better
but for "normal" use I've stopped buying branded batteries.
Seem to last a decent while, although I don't really time it. Mainly for wireless mouse, game controllers, etc, so nothing critical. If you're powering the backup controls to a nuclear power station then perhaps Duracell is better
but for "normal" use I've stopped buying branded batteries.Costco Kirkland batteries... They appear to be Duracell pro in disguise, based on the physical attributes of the battery.
They last really well, and they are cheap - or at least they were the last time I bought them - they come in big packs which last ages.
I know you aren't looking for re-chargables - but I've moved over to Eneloop Pros for most of my battery needs now - they are extremely good.
They last really well, and they are cheap - or at least they were the last time I bought them - they come in big packs which last ages.
I know you aren't looking for re-chargables - but I've moved over to Eneloop Pros for most of my battery needs now - they are extremely good.
For quite a long time, it seems that Duracell batteries were widely faked - and the fake ones always leaked.
These days, I just buy Energizer (Morrisons often has them on special) or just Morrisons own brand 'extra long life'.
I tried 'RS Pro' alkaline batteries from Radio Spares however I found that they didn't last long, and some leaked once they were flat.
Incidentally, the faked Duracells always seemingly came from cheap 'pound' shops (my o/h would often buy them).
These days, I just buy Energizer (Morrisons often has them on special) or just Morrisons own brand 'extra long life'.
I tried 'RS Pro' alkaline batteries from Radio Spares however I found that they didn't last long, and some leaked once they were flat.
Incidentally, the faked Duracells always seemingly came from cheap 'pound' shops (my o/h would often buy them).
bmwmike said:
I avoid duracell like the plague for a long time as they seemed to leak, and preferred costco batteries but noticed costco batteries from the last batch i bought have leaked too - so maybe they are duracells in disguise, at least recently.
What are you doing with them? I can't recall having a leaking a battery for years. Mostly use Duracell, bought from Costco.Sheepshanks said:
bmwmike said:
I avoid duracell like the plague for a long time as they seemed to leak, and preferred costco batteries but noticed costco batteries from the last batch i bought have leaked too - so maybe they are duracells in disguise, at least recently.
What are you doing with them? I can't recall having a leaking a battery for years. Mostly use Duracell, bought from Costco.Zetec-S said:
Amazon Basics seem to do the job for me.
Seem to last a decent while, although I don't really time it. Mainly for wireless mouse, game controllers, etc, so nothing critical. If you're powering the backup controls to a nuclear power station then perhaps Duracell is better but for "normal" use I've stopped buying branded batteries.
Same. I have been using Amazon batteries for a while now and they seem ok.Seem to last a decent while, although I don't really time it. Mainly for wireless mouse, game controllers, etc, so nothing critical. If you're powering the backup controls to a nuclear power station then perhaps Duracell is better
but for "normal" use I've stopped buying branded batteries.I tend to pick up a couple of packs if I ever suffer the misfortune of being in Ikea.
Otherwise Toolstation sell big packs of GP batteries which seem to be OK leak wise, as I don't get through so many these days.
In the long run, I think they all leak in the end? More so if flattened.
I've got Duracell Pro AAA's here which haven't leaked, labelled 'use by Mar 2020', I'd guess they came from work about 8 years ago?
Found some RayOvac Maximum Alkaline D cells in an old dive torch, '1204' date code. No leaks! Winner?
Otherwise Toolstation sell big packs of GP batteries which seem to be OK leak wise, as I don't get through so many these days.
In the long run, I think they all leak in the end? More so if flattened.
I've got Duracell Pro AAA's here which haven't leaked, labelled 'use by Mar 2020', I'd guess they came from work about 8 years ago?
Found some RayOvac Maximum Alkaline D cells in an old dive torch, '1204' date code. No leaks! Winner?
Sheepshanks said:
bmwmike said:
I avoid duracell like the plague for a long time as they seemed to leak, and preferred costco batteries but noticed costco batteries from the last batch i bought have leaked too - so maybe they are duracells in disguise, at least recently.
What are you doing with them? I can't recall having a leaking a battery for years. Mostly use Duracell, bought from Costco.Edited by Driver101 on Tuesday 4th October 18:56
I can’t remember the last time I had a leaking battery either, worst being a little bit of corrosion on cheap batteries left in a damp shed for months…
Not scientific, but rubbish batteries always seem lighter than decent ones - The difference is more noticeable in larger sizes or with multi-packs but some of the pound shop no-name versions feel almost hollow!
Not scientific, but rubbish batteries always seem lighter than decent ones - The difference is more noticeable in larger sizes or with multi-packs but some of the pound shop no-name versions feel almost hollow!
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