OVERHEATING BATTERIES

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jonconl

New Member

• Feb 1, 2020

• #1

I have a box (factory sealed) of 30 AA Rayovac batteries. The plastic box is hot to the touch. I left them sit about 6 hours and they are still hot. I took them out of pkg and they still are radiating heat. Has anyone ever heard of this. Factory sealed!!

 

alec_t

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Most Helpful Member

• Feb 1, 2020

• #2

Welcome to ETO!
Never heard of such a thing. Get the lot outdoors quickly!
Is any one battery hotter than the others?
What is the battery chemistry: alkaline, NiCd, lithium, ....?
Is this box a recent purchase, or has it been in storage for ages?

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2020

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Diver300

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• Feb 1, 2020

• #3

Have you got a Geiger counter handy?









(no, that wasn't a serious question).

 

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jonconl

New Member

• Feb 1, 2020

• #4

Was a 30 count Rayovac Fusion AA Batteries in a plastic box. New. Premium Alkaline

 

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jonconl

New Member

• Feb 1, 2020

• #5

It was like all the batteries were equally as hot.

 

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Diver300

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• Feb 1, 2020

• #6

Have you got a voltmeter to measure their voltage?

I agree that you should leave them outside.

 

dr pepper

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• Feb 2, 2020

• #7

Doesnt make much sense, aa's would only have enough energy to heat up for a few hours.