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Date:         Sun, 8 Jan 2017 16:42:23 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Comments: To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <9033348C-7349-4555-BE47-2399CD2ABE38@gmail.com>
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??? Could you explain this?

On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 3:40 PM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com> wrote:

> You can always turn the batteries around. Don't know why but it's > always stayed fresh for me. > Stacy > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 8, 2017, at 11:20 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > > All consumer flashlight type batteries will ultimately leak if left in an > > appliance for an extended time. I don't know if this is characteristic > of > > the genre, but I have had more trouble with rechargeable batteries in > that > > regard than with standard, alkaline batteries. I have been able to clean > > up some flashlights and other lighting devices, but anything more > > complicated than a light seems to be toast if batteries leak. But, being > > me, and always expecting to use the device sooner rather than later, I am > > unfortunately prone to leave them. But I just went through the process > of > > removing a bunch of batteries, and had patted myself on the back for > doing > > so when these posts came through. > > > > Newer lamps, with leds, where the batteries last longer, may pose a > greater > > risk, but I don't know that. Batteries degrade over time, regardless of > > discharge rate. I noticed that the battery companies are now advertising > > that unopened packages of batteries should retain their original charge > for > > 9 years after purchase. I also don't know if these batteries last longer > > once deployed than older ones did. > > > >> On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> > >> well I had batteries in my multi meters. Didn't use the meters for a > while. > >> Next time when I tried to use them: nothing. Opened the battery > compartment > >> and the batteries were leaking and corroded the inside of the meters. I > >> tried to clean up the contacts with sand paper to get clean contacts > again > >> but the corrosion was deeper in the meter. So: dead multi meters. Now I > >> have the habit to take out the batteries and have them outside (next to > the > >> meters) in a box. > >> > >> Karl. > >> > >>> On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 12:41 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> > wrote: > >>> > >>>> On 8 Jan , 2017, at 10:26 AM, Karl Ploessl wrote: > >>>> > >>>> i ruined two meters when batteries were leaking. > >>> > >>> Karl > >>> > >>> Could You expound on this ~ Not getting what that means ~ > >>> > >>> ORR ~ DeanB > >>> > >> >


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