I use Eneloop rechargeable batteries in all of my remotes for years. Never had a problem with them.
I don't recall anyone saying that they had a leakage problem with rechargeables. Charging at too high an amperage could create pressure
Batteries are like a box of chocolates. You never know what's going to happen.
@Allegheny posted:I too have experienced significant leaks from Duracell and Energizer batteries. But I've also seen some "rechargeable" batteries that have gone bad as well (swelling).
So gents in a nut shell, what batteries should be avoided and what should we be using?
@Frank Mulligan posted:Looks like every brand leaks. I'm sure Home Depot/Costco/Harbor Freight et al batteries are made by Duracell/Everready/Ray-o_vac et al anyway.
I have had rechargeable batteries leak in my old scanner.
This thread definitely has me motivated to take out the batteries in some of the electronics and trains that I have not used in a while.
Guys , were these rechargeable batteries NiMh or NiCd ? 🤔
@Dallas Joseph posted:Guys , were these rechargeable batteries NiMh or NiCd ? 🤔
I will have to look as I just threw them into the recycler bin.
Big Jim, I wouldn't be concerned about electric car batteries being thrown into trash. Given the costs of a new battery, there will be trade-ins, and car junkers will glean revenue from the batteries as well as the scrap steel.
IALWAYS remove batteries from my Tmcc or dcs handles after my runs are over.I tape them together as a set and check them before each use for leaks and voltage.I rather have a leak outside the device than inside period
