How do you store your batteries

[NotSoBrightBob]

Since I have started my quest to convert as many of my torches as I can to rechargeables I have started to build an inventory of batteries. It's hard enough for me to explain to my buddies that I collect flashlights so I refuse to call this a "battery collection"?:shakehead

While at home depot I found a couple sizes of these parts cases and the larger worked great for me, I'm sure I will grow out of it so I envision one for AAs, one for 123s, one for AAAs, etc down the road maybe.

I thought it would be interesting to see how other keep track of their batteries.

Bob

 

[dilbert]

I keep my batteries in a Plano 3730, which is similar to yours, just a little deeper. I also keep my eneloop chargers and battery spacers in the box.

 

[JamisonM]

In one of these and in their original packaging.

 

[Black Rose]

This is an older picture but here is what I use for my main case.

Each bay can hold 9 AA cells.

I need to re-organize the case or possible get a second one

That case now has a lot of Energizer AA Lithium cells in it.
Most of the Eneloops are now actually in lights now.
My CR123A cells are now stored in dedicated cases I got from DX.
I have another batch of Energizer AA Lithium cells that are in 4xAA storage cases.
My backup D cells are in the retail container they came in.

 

[alfreddajero]

I also use a box like that to hold my primaries only, my rechargeables are kept seperately in there own case. Im just glad that i dont pay for the batts.......nice to get something for free. I like this case because i can 3 rows of batts in with no problems. I have more in the drawer, just have'nt bought another case for them yet.

 

[Hoggy]

While these are certainly impressive collections of batteries, I remember reading a CPF member stating that one should not have such a collection due to batteries aging. He said that one should have slightly over enough batteries that are currently being used.

Having said that, I've found that with rechargeable batteries - they often outlast the devices they are being used in. Add to that, that some will only be used seasonally - such as with bicycle lights..

For the overstock of rechargeables, I've decided to store some of them partially charged in the fridge in a plastic baggie along with a pack of silica gel beads(as found in shoe boxes and whatnot).
For the remainder, I've been using a small 3-drawer plastic thingie I got from Walmart.. No compartments - I just line them up on both left and right sides, with oddballs in the middle..
Kinda like --|||-- , meaning horizontal on the left&right edges and vertical within the middle, to avoid any contact-touching. At this point, only 1 of the 3 drawers is being used for rechargeables. The others are being used to store all the alkalines(&heavy-duty) I get from OEM packaging.

Although, I'm still drooling over the battery holder pictures that have been posted! :tinfoil:

 

[rayman]

I like to keep my RCR123As and 18650s in those Keep2Go tubes from 4sevens because then it's pretty easy to take them with me when going on a trip or on vacation.

rayman

 

[Lynx_Arc]

I got a case from BigLots for $3 similar to the first ones. As for why keep so many batteries vs them going bad.... two reasons
1) power outages
2) catching them on sale and saving money stocking up.

 

[NotSoBrightBob]

Glad I am on a popular track. I probably have a few more primaries than I usually would as I recently stocked up with a good sale at Home Depot. To fight off the aging a bit maybe I will do the frig thing for some of them. My usage on primaries will go down as I've jumped into the rechargeables and learning and experimenting all I can.

Thanks for everyone's input

Bob

 

[alfreddajero]

I tend to use my batts so thats why i like to stock up whenever i can. Remember i dont buy them so its not like im wasting money to get them. I keep primaries in the lights that i dont use and check them once a week for leakage, the lights that i do use and edc all use rechargeables. Im trying to phase out the alkies and go all lithiums.

 

[Black Rose]

While these are certainly impressive collections of batteries, I remember reading a CPF member stating that one should not have such a collection due to batteries aging. He said that one should have slightly over enough batteries that are currently being used.

In my situation, the alkaline AA cells are only used for wall and desk clocks and will all be used before they expire.

Once they are used up, I will only keep enough alkaline cells around to meet my clock needs for a year and keep a bit of a backup supply for possible emergencies.

The CR123A cells have a 10 year shelf life and the AA lithium cells have a 15 year shelf life.

Like Alfred, I am moving away from alkaline batteries whenever possible.

I do need to reassess my use of putting Eneloops in lights that are not used very much....I may be doing more harm than good to them by letting them sit around not being exercised.

 

[StarHalo]

I store my batteries in a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator - minimum self-discharge.

 

[PetaBread]

I keep my 123's a Pelican Micro case. :thumbsup:

 

[Illum]

No pic cuz they are all over the place, I made a rough count and this is what I see

Powerizer 4AA/4AAA plastic cases
4AA x 3
4AAA x 2

Wally pill fobs holding 1xCR123A x 4
Nifty boxes battery junction sells CR123as in: 12xCR123A x 3

stuffed in a couple drawers:
4x C alkalines in original duracell pkg
8x D alkalines in original duracell pkg
2x 9V in original duracell pkg
24x CR2016s in individual packages
1x Radioshack 389 cell
4x LR44
8x LR41
2x SR54
2x 4LR44 "6V" battery
1x A23 12V battery
1x 393 cell
1x CR1220
2x CR2032
2x N cells
9x Radioshack AAAA alkalines

Eneloops
"Power sticks"
3x 9AAx3D mdocod adapters
1x 9AAx3D Fivemega adapter
1x 6AAx2D mdocod adapter
1x 6AAx2D Fivemega adapter

1x poweriser case holding 4AAA
1x poweriser case holding 3AA

not as impressive as alfreddajero, but a little more diverse:nana: