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Why do alkaleaks leak and have they always been this bad? (lemmy.world)
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I remember using them as a kid and leaking wasn't unknown, but it seemed less frequent than now. Have they gotten worse, and why? Cost reduction? Thinner casings due to capacity races like happened with NiMH in the early 2000s? Changed formulations from earlier less safe materials? Just my imagination and they always leaked like now? Or what? Thanks.

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

We always remember the past as being better than it was. They haven't really gotten worse; if anything, they've improved. They've had to in order to remain relevant.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

By far, the most common reason for leaky batteries is a lack of use.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

With a name like "alkaleak" is it any surprise?

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

They weren't always called that.

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