Battery Storage

[Billson]

I'm a newbie here so please forgive me if this seems to be stupid question for most of you.

I have recently bought an ARC LS along with a five pack 123. I'm wondering how to store the other cells once I open up the package to replace the spent battery in my flashlight. Is there a special way to store the rest so they won't drain while still unused?

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[vcal]

They will retain almost all of their original charge for up to 10 years-if not stored in a hot environment.

 

[jayflash]

All batteries will have greater shelf life when stored in a cool. dry, place. Keep change, wire, or other metal away from the batteries to prevent shorting them.

 

[Billson]

Thanks. Do they have to be stored in sealed air-tight containers or something similar?

 

[JSWrightOC]

If you put them in the refrigerator, place them in a sealed bag, but if you're storing them at room temperature you don't have to. The object is to keep moisture away from them.