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Originally Posted by arjoll
I've found Dick Smith branded AA batteries to be quite good, and very cheap,
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Recent production of DSE AA cells was utterly dreadful. They leaked before they even got into any equipment, and made a hell of a mess in short order if they did get installed.
They were the black & gold version, but I still have some of the earlier blue & gold version in AAA and AA sizes in use, way past their use-by date but still perfectly alright.
It was a mercy that DSE closed down, but it looks like the new owner is going to continue with the DSE name and if they use the same battery supplier, nothing will change.
Jaycar's 9 volt batteries for my instruments and smoke alarms were bought in bulk but they went the same way. They were excellent for years, then their connectors started corroding out (some even before use) so now I buy only Maxell 6LF22.
Varta and Panasonic AA & AAA (bought in bulk packs), are the only brands I will trust at present.
The words 'China' and 'dirt-cheap' come to mind.
Cheers
Billy