On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 07:41 AM, Bertho wrote:
It appears to me that the alkaline batteries have gotten worse.? Presumably thinner shell to save money and increased performance.
I don't know, but I expect they all use crimped seals of? one form or another, and the quality of those seals (a manufacturing step where they can save money) surely comes into play.? Even if they use the same cell wall thickness, if the seal fails, it's no good.
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They are not likely to inspect them after sealing them.
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I remember a story some 20 years ago, how car batteries from the same "American" name brand companies suddenly became noticeably lighter, because they started using significantly thinner lead.? I think it coincided with using a different Chinese supplier for the American name brand.
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Andy
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