Batteries

shazzabell | 17:50 Sat 27th Aug 2005 | How it Works

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Why do batteries leak?

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Cos u leave them in the torch/radio/whatever too long without turnin the thing on, I guess

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These were new batteries though, just lying in a drawer. They hadn't been used in anything.

There is an alkali solution in the battery and even though it probably has an aluminium case it will corrode, eventually at a seam.

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I see. Thanks Tim!

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