storing AA batteries in flashlight

[MK9]

Hey Guys,

For long term storage, which AA battery can I keep in a flashlight without worrying about leakage?

Thanks

 

[fisk-king]

Hi,

Lithium batteries will do just fine.:huh:

edit: Alkaline batteries should not be use for long term storage in your light unless you would like to clean it before use.

 

[MK9]

Will they last as long in the flashlight as stated on the package?

 

[Lynx_Arc]

LSD nimh are good too, they will self discharge some over a year or two though.

 

[Lynx_Arc]

Will they last as long in the flashlight as stated on the package?

they should last as long as batteries sitting in a package next to the light itself, that is if there is no vampiric current drain in the light itself.

 

[Lion of Zion]

Just the info I was looking for

Thank you.

 

[KiwiMark]

they should last as long as batteries sitting in a package next to the light itself, that is if there is no vampiric current drain in the light itself.

On most lights you can loosen the tailcap which will break the circuit so no power at all will flow - then the batteries will last as long as they would in a packet.

Li-ion or Eneloops are probably the best options for the batteries.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

The new blue Eneloops are claimed to retain their capacity three times as long as the original Eneloops.

 

[Black Rose]

The new blue Eneloops are claimed to retain their capacity three times as long as the original Eneloops.

The original Eneloops have been shown to retain a usable charge up to 3 years.

 

[MK9]

The original Eneloops have been shown to retain a usable charge up to 3 years.

I just bought new the Eneloops from Costco. 8 AA and 4 AAAs. The package states a 3 year shelf life.