Sunday, September 11, 2011

Storing Your Unused Batteries (Micro Button Cells)

People often ask me where they should store their unused batteries so here is my opinion.
Batteries should be storedat Room Temperature and a place that is dry.
Think Chocolate:I personally think of storing batteries the same way I would store chocolate candy bars. Away from moisture and heat. If the place you choose can melt chocolate then it may be too hot to store batteries. Ifthe place you choose can likelycauses a chocalate candy bar to bemoldy then there is too much moisture especially for batteries since it may cause rust or discharge. So storeyour batteries like a chocolate candy bar and you will enjoy the sweet power it provides!
If your batteries are not individually sealed and air tight then you should put them in a waterproof bag(moisture absorbinggepound like silica gel) rid of most of the air since condensation is the likely source of moisture.
WherebatteriesShould NOT be stored:
*They should NOT store them in the Freezer or refrigerator because it may cause condensation especially if they are open to air. If possible always buy batteries that are individually sealed since most moisture gees from air. For older batteries Refrigeration use to be the case but with new technology in most brand name batteries thereis littlebenefit.
*They should NOT be store near open flame such as a fireplace or near oven or even direct sunlight. On a good day sunlight can get metal surfaces really hot especially in the house with no air circulation.
Thanks for reading. If you know a better way please let me know I want to learn.

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