[C320-list] winterizing

[William Morack]

I thought it was just me. I have noticed the same thing for quite a few years. Countless battery leakage, and many destroyed devices.

Bill Morack

FAT CAT

2005 # 1058


> On Dec 19, 2016, at 8:40 AM, sail-ability sail-ability <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
>   I never thought of it until I read this. Yes it is true I've had
>   leaking btys in my bty powered devices.. Must get to the boat and
>   remove them from my handheld GPS!
> 
>   Thanx
> 
>   JohnM
> 
>   1999#574
> 
>     ---------- Original Message ----------
>     From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>     Date: December 18, 2016 at 1:46 PM
>     One thing I've noticed over the last several years is that AA and
>     AAA alkaline batteries seem to be much more prone to leaking than
>     they were even a few years ago. I've tried varying name brands with
>     no real difference. I've also noticed that there is no longer a
>     guarantee to replace damaged devices if they do leak from any of the
>     manufacturers. So far I've had several flashlights, headlamps, a
>     Davis bearing compass, hand held VHF, etc ruined over the winter by
>     corroded and burst batteries.
>     For the past 2 seasons I've removed all the batteries (like you're
>     supposed to but nobody does) over the winter and haven't had a
>     problem. I was wondering if anyone knew if my observations are true
>     (more leaks) and whether they are more likely to leak if left over
>     the winter. We do get some sub freezing days here in NC.
>     Just curious
>     Jim Brown
>     Desafinado 973
> 
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