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[Andy H]

As above really.

For years I have used Duracell alkaline batteries happy in the knowledge that they wouldn't leak before they went flat.

Over the last year I have had leaking Duracells in torches and clocks. I haven't had a problem with the smoke alarms but I suspect that the 9v batteries are better able to contain the leak in the rectangular outer casing.

[TheBoy]

You're not alone.

I've switched to Costco ones, as not had one leak yet.

[Kevin Wood]

Don't try Maplin batteries, whatever you do. They did come in a handy storage case, though.

[Andy H]

Don't try Maplin batteries, whatever you do. They did come in a handy storage case, though.

Is that to contain the leaks that occur before you get a chance to use them? 

[Kevin Wood]

Don't try Maplin batteries, whatever you do. They did come in a handy storage case, though.

Is that to contain the leaks that occur before you get a chance to use them? 

It did admirably in that capacity, as it happens. 

As for the ones I fitted before I realised...

[Andy H]

Duracells used to contain some mercury. Now they don't (and now they leak).

Coincidence?

[Andy H]

You're not alone.

I've switched to Costco ones, as not had one leak yet.

Website either doesn't carry them or has a crap search engine (probably both). Nearest branch to Cornwall looks to be in Southampton so I won't be trying Costco soon

[Sir Tigger KC]

There's one at Bristol, just off the M5 at Avonmouth if your ever heading that way.... 

[zirk]

A lot of moody Duracells around, big business for the Far East Market.

I tend to use Re Chargeable's  for most things now, if you dont mind a slightly lower voltage, I got a load of Uniross, High Amp MiMh that I bought years ago in various flavors, still going strong and holding charge. 

[Shackeng]

I bought some GP AA's from Bristol Batteries, a box came with a free battery tester, apparently they came out better than Duracell in the Gadget Show:

GP Ultra Alkaline AA Batteries (Card of 12) 1.5v
The Gadget Show on Channel 5 review batteries a little while ago and these came in the top 5. The way they did it was test length of use vs. cost - therefore you had a cost per hour calculation. So whilst the big brand gold topped drum-banging bunny favourites lasted a bit longer, for the price it didn't work out any more cost effective.

So I bought a pack and have been impressed. I use them in a wireless keybooard, mouse, various remotes and for my DSLR Sony flash. All seem to last long enough that I can't remember when I last changed them.

I think it's worth buying a big pack and keeping a stash in your man drawer for the annoying moments your Sky remote dies and you don't have to beg and steal from your other devices. "

[Rods2]

I use Aldi batteries these days and have had no problems with leaking to date.

[TheBoy]

apparently they came out better than Duracell in the Gadget Show:

That fact alone means I wouldn't even try them, as those idiots are far to stupid to understand anything that needs flowing electrons.

[Shackeng]

I've never watched it, but the GP batteries are good.

[Andy H]

apparently they came out better than Duracell in the Gadget Show:

That fact alone means I wouldn't even try them, as those idiots are far to stupid to understand anything that needs flowing electrons.

Fair comment.....

[Andy H]

I use Aldi batteries these days and have had no problems with leaking to date.

There is an Aldi within walking distance of the office. Might try them next.

On reflection it appears that the recommendation is "anything but Duracell" so I would probably be OK with any supermarket batteries