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RKP5637

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4. Yep, that's pretty much what I've found too. I used Duracell for a long time and then the leaking

Reply to earthshine (Reply #3)

Wed Mar 13, 2019, 10:27 PM

Mar 2019

started. Fortunately none of mine have exploded, but they sure have leaked, even in new packages stored on the shelf well before the expiration date. Fortunately, I was just able to clean the mess out of my noise canceling headphones. I used white vinegar with a Q-tip which some on the net had said to use. Wow, it worked really really well and the alkaline mess came right out.

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Warning - Venting: Duracell batteries are pure junk!!! I've had a lot of electronic [View all] RKP5637 Mar 2019 OP

I don't have verifiable proof of this True Dough Mar 2019 #1

Yep, same here. I don't have any proof of that but same as you, just my anecdotal experience too. nt RKP5637 Mar 2019 #2

This has been my experience as well. earthshine Mar 2019 #3

Yep, that's pretty much what I've found too. I used Duracell for a long time and then the leaking RKP5637 Mar 2019 #4

Now that you mention it that is what I have been experiencing with that brand. BigmanPigman Mar 2019 #5

Yep, they used to be top of the line batteries! I thought it was my imagination at RKP5637 Mar 2019 #6

I go to Dollar Tree customerserviceguy Mar 2019 #7

Thanks for the tip about Dollar Tree! Sunbeam alkaline batteries are good batteries!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2019 #8

Yep customerserviceguy Mar 2019 #9