question @ alkaline battery duration

[roymail]

When we buy Energizer, Duracell, etc alkaline batteries for general flashlight use, the package will have a date indicating how long the batteries should be usable.

My question is does the expected battery life change much when sitting in a flashlight which is only used occasionally? I would appreciate hearing from you on this. Thanks.

 

[roymail]

I also posted this question in the battery forum which may be a more appropriate place for it. Thanks.

 

[dano]

Closed. Duplicate thread.