I bought the pack 300 miles away from me. Just happens I'll be there
this weekend and will ask the vendor about this. I'd be VERY
surprised if he admits this could in any way be related to defects in
his batteries. :-) (But it just occurs to me--I ought to try to
call US Battery.)
<So you may be suffering from
chronic undercharging on this particular brand of battery. >
I've been mildly concerned about this from time to time but would
THINK even if this were the case, all the batteries would gradually
loose oooph rather than a single battery failing?
<Did you clean the tops of the batteries thoroughly before you stored
them? Dirt and acid mist, even if invisible, can cause high self
discharge. >
I don't usually clean them. They typically look quite dry, in this
dry climate, and appear fairly clean. That said, the most recent
failed battery was in the front compartment and was quite dirty/damp.
Mea culpa. Still, to go from 6.25v to 4.1v in 2 months just from self
discharge? Possible? The other battery in the front was just as
dirty and tests good.
<But OTOH I'm used to getting at least ten good years out of a set>
That HAD been my plan. :-(
I make at least my share of stupid mistakes, but not using
distilled7¢S$ater hasn't been one of them----yet. ;-)
Thanks.
Thon
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