Long term battery storage ???

[AC_Doctor]

What is the best method for long term storage of AAA, AA, 9v, C, D, and CR134a batteries ??? Thanks in advance...

 

[paulr]

Stick them in the fridge.

 

[ResQTech]

What about 123's?

 

[Brock]

Keep them in a relatively dry area with a stable temperature, preferably cooler. I don't like the fridge idea because when you take them out they get wet, I have no proof, but I think that would increase the odds of them leaking?

I just keep mine in a drawer in the basement shop. Never had a problem.

 

[paulr]

Photographers keep film in their freezer all the time. Just let it warm up to room temperature before opening it, and moisture won't condense. When you put batteries in the fridge, leave them in the sealed packaging. If you want to be fancy, put them in a drybox with a dessicant packet.

 

[cheesehead]

What about microwaving them to thaw them? I don't have time to wait to use the batteries.

 

[The_LED_Museum]

Microwaving them is a good idea if you like hearing popping sounds and scraping slimey, corrosive battery poop off the walls, floor, turntable, and door of your microwave.
The metal walls of the battery could also create sparks between them and the bottom of your oven; as the metal absorbs the RF radiation your microwave creates (2.4GHz typical) and it manifests itself as an electrical charge.
Generally, these electrical arcs will burn the finish inside your oven, and the burning paint may create some fumes or vapours that aren't very good for you.
And you run the risk of burning out the microwave's magnetron (the doodad in there that creates the microwaves).

In short, NOT GOOD!!! DON'T DO IT!!!

(My 2¢ only; your results may vary)