Duracell, Energizer, or Rayovac. Your thoughts.
After Helene and having no power for 5 days I used up a lot of batteries. It is time to restock after the stores have restocked.
I'm deciding which brand I'll be buying. I have always preferred Duracell but I have no reason for that preference. Have any of you ever seen any testing data between brands?? Your thoughts??
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I honestly feel that, like so many other products of same type, outside the package they are identical. But I prefer dura cell. They seem to last the longest.
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I used to also favor Duracell's but noticed a few years ago that the ones I had in a game camera along with several in a portable fish finder leaked within 6 months time.
Checked that they were not all from the same batch of manufacture between the two appliances and they were from separate packages bought at different times.
I now buy Energizers and haven't had any issues. So far……
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I buy Energizer, by far. Here is why: I worked at Goodwill, years ago, when in college. I took bad batteries out all sorts of things every single day. 99% of the ones that were "bad" and had leaked were Duracell.
My comparisons recently back this up, also. Nothing has changed in 30 years. :) The wife got a bunch of old game cams, and they had a mix of Energizers and Duracells in the same cameras. The Duracells had leaked, the Energizers had not.
Which one lasts longer? I don't know. :)
Merc
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The best batteries I used,and can't find anymore were Fuji Gold batteries.
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Like buddy, I used Fuji alkaline batteries. They were in my mag lites I used when hunting and on calls for the fire department . Lasted longer than anything else .. Unable to find them now .
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Energizer. Duracell leaks. 'Nuf said.
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I’ve had good luck with Amazon Basics batteries, and AC Draco. Both are much more affordable, last well, and don’t corrode.
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Energizers my nightvision stuff eats batteries I can usually get a extra hour out of the Energizers I usually have to change the Energizers once during the hunt and the durecells twice.
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I’m just so use to just grabbing Duracell it’s more like subconscious guides me. They probably brain washed me years ago with their advertisements. I’m sure the others are just as good, just can’t seem to get myself up enough courage to touch the others.
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I have lost to many things to Duracells. I won't have another. Energizers are what I use now. It's amazing how many things are around the house with batteries in them. I have made it a quest to find and vanquish any Duracells hiding here.
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I have noticed the same thing over the years. Maybe it’s time I changed over to the bunny. Besides that, he’s kind of cute!
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You know he doesn't work for Playboy, right?
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Comments regarding Duracel surprise me. I went through our flashlights/lanterns this past weekend and had one with 4 Energizers and 4 Duracell. 2 or the Energizers had leaked and none of the Duracell.
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I have lost equipment to Duracell. No more
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next time we need batteries I am buying Kirkland brand. Everything branded Kirkland is really good
Another vote for Duracell here. Quick search shows Duracell is the manufacturer of Kirkland brand batteries. Didn't know that.
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Duracell these days is nowhere's near as good as they used to be. In today's LED flashlights, they are very short lived. If they sit in a light or other device for very long you can be assured that at least one will leak out the negative end making the device inoperable. Unfortunately, around here Duracell is about the only brand to be found. However, last time I was in Costco, they had a good stock of their own brand batteries. I'm going to try those, but chances they are just Duracell with a Costco label.
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You didn't see my reply directly above yours. Costco / Kirkland is made by Duracell. truthful
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We have had numerous Costco batteries leak.
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I have had them all leak. I by Pro Cells made by Duracell sold at local hardware.
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I have had more Duracells leak, by far, than any other brand. I use Eneloop rechargeables for AA's and mostly Energizer for the rest.
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The better harbor freight ones kept in the cool part of basement have all the sizes seem to work as well
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Remembering OLD commercials about Duracell batteries that hyped the made by MALLORY logo has been very hard to forget. After all, Mallory ignition was an automotive institution back in the day.
I have tried to fix the damage those leaky batteries have caused within a couple of fairly expensive cameras, flashlights, and the portable fishfinder, but to no avail. A strong solution of H2O and baking soda only seemed to make things worse.
Has anyone had any luck salvaging an appliance that has been damaged by leaky batteries?
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Brookwood: 32604252240027/comments/
Remembering OLD commercials about Duracell batteries that hyped the made by MALLORY logo has been very hard to forget. After all, Mallory ignition was an automotive institution back in the day.
I have tried to fix the damage those leaky batteries have caused within a couple of fairly expensive cameras, flashlights, and the portable fishfinder, but to no avail. A strong solution of H2O and baking soda only seemed to make things worse.
Has anyone had any luck salvaging an appliance that has been damaged by leaky batteries?
I had a leaky battery in my EoTech 512 and was able to get it rehabbed using vinegar and baking soda. That solution and a good stiff nylon brush cleaned things up nicely and got it back up and running. Can't remember the brand of battery that leaked, but have been using Duracells in everything for years.
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Duracell aa and aaa batteries have been terrible for more than short term storage in devices , they have leaked and messed up more then any other battery brand I have used, their 9 volt swell up, and they are made in several foreign counties which I think complicates and imho their component & QC problems , I have been using Home Depot batteries over the last few years, their HDX house brand, I order them line, and Have had Excellent experience with them, long life, No leaking in any size, and reasonable cost.
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I read somewhere, duracells are made in China now????
JIM……..
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JIM STARK: 32604252240027/comments/
I read somewhere, duracells are made in China now????
JIM……..
Most everything's made in China now
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JIM STARK: 32604252240027/comments/
I read somewhere, duracells are made in China now????
JIM……..
Yep, they are all made in China and so is most of the stuff you are putting the batteries in.
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Brookwood: 32604252240027/comments/
Remembering OLD commercials about Duracell batteries that hyped the made by MALLORY logo has been very hard to forget. After all, Mallory ignition was an automotive institution back in the day.
I have tried to fix the damage those leaky batteries have caused within a couple of fairly expensive cameras, flashlights, and the portable fishfinder, but to no avail. A strong solution of H2O and baking soda only seemed to make things worse.
Has anyone had any luck salvaging an appliance that has been damaged by leaky batteries?
It’s hard to do a lot to clean up the device, other than a brushing the terminals. However, the leftover corrosion always seems to cause the next set of batteries to react and leak the same way. One thing we have had success with, though, (as long as the device will still function) is to cut small squares of foil and place them between the ends of the batteries and the terminals. This keeps separation and protects the new batteries from being affected by the old corrosion on the terminals.
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I'll second what austin said. Costco batteries are darn good. They seem to last longer and I have yet to have one leak.
Corrosion removal is a simple matter of a cotton swab and vinegar. When clean, neutralize with another swab with baking soda water, then a wisp of oil when dry.
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So another vote for Duracell,, ^^^^^
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