OT: Energy cells (batteries)

[Rick Dettinger-3]

I have experienced problems with corrosion (white deposits) in battery compartments of electrical gear.  This has been with "AA" alkaline cells.
My question is, would I have less problems using Lithium (Energizer Ultimate) cells.  I know that I should probably remove the cells in equipment that is not used on a regular basis, but I don't always bother or remember.  I just replaced the cells in my GPS receiver, and found quite a bit of corrosion.   I cleaned it up with baking soda and water, and it looks good.  Device still works fine.  
Thanks for any information on this subject.  

73,
Rick Dettinger  K7MW
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[Fred Townsend-2]

Rick:
I recommend the Energizer Ultimates. I have never seen corrosion with them
but that doesn't mean it can't happen. They give roughly twice the power at
half the weight. However they are pricy.
73,
Fred, AE6QL

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Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Energy cells (batteries)

I have experienced problems with corrosion (white deposits) in battery
compartments of electrical gear.  This has been with "AA" alkaline cells.
My question is, would I have less problems using Lithium (Energizer
Ultimate) cells.  I know that I should probably remove the cells in
equipment that is not used on a regular basis, but I don't always bother or
remember.  I just replaced the cells in my GPS receiver, and found quite a
bit of corrosion.   I cleaned it up with baking soda and water, and it looks
good.  Device still works fine.  
Thanks for any information on this subject.  

73,
Rick Dettinger  K7MW
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[N0AZZ]

Rick if you keep them charged they will never give problems either I have
Lithium in several devices of mine.

73'
Fred/N0AZZ

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Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Energy cells (batteries)

I have experienced problems with corrosion (white deposits) in battery
compartments of electrical gear.  This has been with "AA" alkaline cells.
My question is, would I have less problems using Lithium (Energizer
Ultimate) cells.  I know that I should probably remove the cells in
equipment that is not used on a regular basis, but I don't always bother or
remember.  I just replaced the cells in my GPS receiver, and found quite a
bit of corrosion.   I cleaned it up with baking soda and water, and it looks
good.  Device still works fine.  
Thanks for any information on this subject.  

73,
Rick Dettinger  K7MW
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