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Post by trainman9 on Jun 28, 2024 16:08:28 GMT
I had an issue with some AA batteries in my CAB1L remotes leaking. It was not too bad and I was able to clean the contacts using vinegar. Then I switched to rechargeable ones and have not had an issue so far. Are rechargeable batteries known to leak.
I removed the 9 volt batteries from my two Martin acoustic electric guitars for the same reason and even alerted Martin customer service of the potential for the batteries to leak.
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Jun 28, 2024 16:33:09 GMT
AFAIK, *all* batteries leak, but usually only after being fully discharged and neglected for some time thereafter, absent physical damage or improper manufacture. In more than a half century of regular replaceable battery use, my only encounter with serious battery corrosion has been with devices stored and/or left unused for extended time periods. An annual battery replacement protocol (or at least an annual battery test) will virtually eliminate any worries about leaky batteries.
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Post by curtis on Jun 28, 2024 22:38:34 GMT
I no longer buy Duracell. I have purchased too many and upon opening found batteries leaking in the package they came in. Yes they were within their date life span. It ended up costing me too much money to claim warranty. Now it is on to the energizer bunny. So far no problems. I try to use my rechargeable batteries for most things. ZERO Problems with them.
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Post by bob on Jun 28, 2024 23:33:39 GMT
I've had the same experience with Duracell, and I also switched to Energizer Max a few years ago. No problems so far with them. True story: I was at an operating session on a HO layout that was using the NCE DCC system. Their controllers hold four AAA batteries. One operator heard a definite "Pop!" from inside the NCE controller he was holding. We took the battery cover off, and one of the Duracell batteries had exploded with goop everywhere inside.
Bob Bartizek
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Post by david1 on Jun 29, 2024 0:16:56 GMT
I have heard that same type of failure. when we were at a show running our three rail trains. At the time it was only TMCC. Two cab 1's had Stopped working and when we checked the batteries both cab1's had a battery that was leaking. Lucky for us the mess was not too bad and we replaced the batteries and continued running for the rest of the show.
This was about 25 years ago so I don't remember the type of battery.
Always remember ALL BATTERIES LEAK so check the batteries on semi annual term. I check mine every six months and replace them if needed or not.
Good to hear from you Bob,
Dave
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Post by atsda on Jun 29, 2024 2:46:17 GMT
trainman9, I am glad that there was not damage, and that you were able to clean things up. This is a good reminder for me to remove and replace the 'D' battery in my post war Lionel GP-7. I have all of the batteries out of my diesels while in 'storage'; however, I have been running this one, and the horn sounds a bit funny. Alfred
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Post by Sir James on Jun 29, 2024 14:20:18 GMT
I take batteries out of controllers, except the TV ones which I can easily check anytime. BUT somewhere in Lionel land I have installed 9vs in tenders and I don't remember which ones.
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Post by josef on Jun 29, 2024 14:47:16 GMT
I highly also recommend Duracell. I have seen all over time in especially flashlights all the other brands develope leaks from the electrolyte in them. As to re-chargeable batteries, I don't use them because I have heard of them exploding their innards and also leak besides their capacity to lose full charges and operate under their rated voltage outputs.
Best advise is to remove them after operation.
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Post by david1 on Jun 29, 2024 16:31:36 GMT
Since I started using tmcc in 1995 I have never removed the batteries after each use in the remote and I'm still using the same remote I bought in 1995. I change the batteries every six months as I stated above. What you have to do is buy a quality battery.
I like energizer max and duracell. There are others but I have had such good luck with those that I have never changed.
Dave
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Jun 29, 2024 16:54:16 GMT
Since I started using tmcc in 1995 I have never removed the batteries after each use in the remote and I'm still using the same remote I bought in 1995. I change the batteries every six months as I stated above. What you have to do is buy a quality battery. I like energizer max and duracell. There are others but I have had such good luck with those that I have never changed. The only reason I can think of to remove the batteries after each use is the possibility that that device may not be used again for an indefinite period. Even then, a regular check/replace schedule (every six months to a year IMHO) should suffice to catch any batteries going bad. On the quality, I never buy the (IMHO) overpriced name brands if I can help it. The Amazon Basics house brand has worked perfectly for me, but YMMV -- me, I'll just pocket the substantial savings, unless the device is so mission critical I can justify the premium, and even then, I have yet to notice any better performance from the name brands -- as I said before, I've never had a leaking battery in a device in regular use, or that has been regularly checked. But, YMMV . . . 
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Post by jackson1966 on Jun 29, 2024 20:04:21 GMT
The last few years my trains have seen very little use, BUT I check and replace if needed the batteries in my 3 Cab 1's annually. MY choice is and has been ever since they came on the market, Eveready Ultimate Lithium. I won't buy Duracell, as I've often sent them leaking new in the packaging on the store shelves!
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Post by Sir James on Jun 29, 2024 21:07:10 GMT
It takes less than a minute to remove the batteries. I can watch them leak on the work bench.
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Post by na on Jul 9, 2024 4:24:48 GMT
I use Energizer Lithium batteries in my remotes. They're expensive but when they die, they don't leak.
The Duracell / Kirkland (Costco brand made by Duracell) have been the worst in my experience for leaking.
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