Yes they are terrible and enthusiasts should use rechargeables. But for others, there are sane reasons to want to have a few alkaleaks on long term standby. Is the fridge better for this than room temperature? What about the freezer? Related: Countycomm’s 1C and 1D lights are on sale again. That is what prompted this question.
Thanks both. Hmm, fridge air is around 40F so not extreme cold, and it is usually dry. I wonder if there is any way then to prevent leakage. It seems like a dirty secret of the industry. All they’ll tell you is that they will replace any gear that their leaky batteries messed up. Not that helpful really.
Personally, Ive never had a battery made by a reputable brand (I.E, any one that you’ve heard of before) as long as I make sure to not leave them unused in a device for years.
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While the fridge itself may not be humid, once you take it out, you will be someplace that likely is humid. And that’s where the fun begins… and by “fun” I mean “condensation”.