This morning I noticed the remote temperature sensor on my LaCrosse station was offline. Pulled sensor and opened battery case. Some corrosion from Duracell batteries marked MAR2017. One cell leaking. Replaced them after a vinegar cleanup, CRC 2-26 spray and vaseline wipedown. Went to wall station to remove batteries for reset. SEVERE corrosion from the same type Duracell MAR2017 cells in it with both cells leaking! Both devices had batteries put in last summer. Used same cleanup and new batteries. All working but I am seriously in doubt of what brand to use for future replacements. Rayovac has leaked on other flashlights etc. so I am trying the 10 year Energizer Max cells. I used SANYO cells for a long time (with no problems) but can not find them now. Any recommendations or gotchas appreciated.
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10 years ago