Do alkaline D batteries last longer when stored in low temperatures

[Ericman197]

Just curious if sticking batteries grouped and wrapped together in tin foil in the fridgerator would make 'em last longer.

If not, then I think my grandmother is becoming senile

[James Hart]

my grandfather kept a mess of batteries in the fridge. Every time I went to use one it was dead.

[Valerus]

Originally Posted by James Hart

my grandfather kept a mess of batteries in the fridge. Every time I went to use one it was dead.

hahah

[seanm]

Originally Posted by Ericman197

Just curious if sticking batteries grouped and wrapped together in tin foil in the fridgerator would make 'em last longer.

If not, then I think my grandmother is becoming senile

I wouldn't wrap them in tin foil, it's conductive! You are basically shorting them out.

I used to keep batteries in the freezer in a bag. They seemed to last a lot longer.

[lunarpollen]

batteries don't do well in the cold. i don't know who started the fridge storing thing... batteries are not food! they are not going to get spoiled faster if you don't refrigerate! think about your car.... when do they have a harder time starting? in the cold! just keep your batteries at room temperature, dry, and out of any contact with metal to their terminals, which cause them to discharge their power (or even maybe start a fire)

[hbarcat]

WIKI:

Battery life can be extended by storing the batteries at a low temperature, as in a refrigerator or freezer, because the chemical reactions in the batteries are slower. Such storage can extend the life of alkaline batteries by ~5%; while the charge of rechargeable batteries can be extended from a few days up to several months.[53] In order to reach their maximum voltage, batteries must be returned to room temperature; therefore, alkaline battery manufacturers like Duracell do not recommend refrigerating or freezing batteries.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_%28electricity%29

[vene-nemesis]

Also some batteries catch the salt in the air and form a cluster over the poles if you leave them stored unpacked too long, storing them on the fridge helps get rid of this.

[J.D.B.]

I always store them in the freezer. Works well for me over the last few decades. I have a battery that runs the meter in my old Miranda SLR that is about 20 years old. I take it out and put it back in the freezer after each use. I'm not even sure these batteries are still made (625) anymore. Freezing slows the rate of depolarization, thus extending their life in storage. This has nothing to do with car batteries, which are usually "wet" or liquid-filled.
Josh

[doctorjazz]

Batteries produce electrical energy (yes, I know it's impossible to "produce" energy, but whatever) via a chemical reaction. Most chemical reactions occur faster at higher temperatures than low temperatures. You figure it out from there.

I wouldn't store them in tin foil though, I usually just keep them in the original package or a Ziploc bag.

[vene-nemesis]

Originally Posted by doctorjazz

Batteries produce electrical energy (yes, I know it's impossible to "produce" energy, but whatever) via a chemical reaction. Most chemical reactions occur faster at higher temperatures than low temperatures. You figure it out from there.

I wouldn't store them in tin foil though, I usually just keep them in the original package or a Ziploc bag.

Psssst say energy flow

[middy]

Yes, but you should return them to room temperature before use or they'll drain faster! So it's kind of a pain in the arse....

[iamlowsound]

Originally Posted by middy

Yes, but you should return them to room temperature before use or they'll drain faster! So it's kind of a pain in the arse....

And that is why we have microwaves

lowsound

[wdinc01]

Originally Posted by iamlowsound

And that is why we have microwaves

lowsound

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