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Old 01-15-2008, 08:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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batteries

i bought some batteries and the package says "use by 2008".

do they just not work as well if you leave them too long?
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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i bought some batteries and the package says "use by 2008".

do they just not work as well if you leave them too long?
Yes, they start to deterierate.
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They have a half-life of 2 years.
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:40 PM   #4 (permalink)
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So you're worried they're going to die in you...I mean on you?
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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So you're worried they're going to die in you...I mean on you?
NO< smart guy. i use solar power for the important things
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Yes, they start to deterierate.
crud. i really need to look at packaging when i buy stuff
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:47 PM   #7 (permalink)
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NO< smart guy. i use solar power for the important things
That seems to be a bad idea. What happens if it is a cloudy day?
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So you're worried they're going to die in you...I mean on you?
That would be me not Chris.
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i'm so sick of buying half dead batteries!

i finally invested in rechargables.
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i'm so sick of buying half dead batteries!

i finally invested in rechargables.
Tell me about it!
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