I was snooping around a battery recycling bin to get some old laptop battery packs to salvage some 18650 cells, but instead came across some Duracell batteries:
I noticed they were in a Ziploc bag, but they looked perfectly normal: no signs of leakage or any disfigurement.
When I measured their voltages, they were all 1.60 volts +/- 0.01. They were brand new!
The C sized cells was in its case as well—it was opened, but all four cells were intact.
I’m just wondering why these perfectly brand new cells were thrown out…
So much for the environment…
I’m well aware of the distinct Korean culture, but there’s nothing about throwing away perfectly normal alkaline cells.
Very true. I’ve picked up both very useful and very crazy stuff.
Haha, yeah, that’s a good possibility.
I rarely use non-rechargeable cells… maybe I could do a giveaway?
The shipping probably costs more than the cells though.
Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of accessible dumpsters in Korea. Dumpster diving is also frowned upon because it’s considered dirty and lowly around here. Because no one touches a used piece of furniture, people actually have to pay to dispose large items.
After my freshman year in college, I stuck around after the semester ended and collected a storage room full of perfectly good furniture and rugs, thrown away by the graduating and transferring students.
The items were then sold to the incoming freshmen for enough money to pay for all of my next semester's books and a personal computer/printer combo.
And perhaps a bit of booze. It was college, after all....
I can tell from that one post that you are most likely not in debt and are probably very good with money.
There are people who are always broke, no matter how much money they make and there are people who always have money. I know people who make 6 figuires who live paycheck to paycheck and are in debt on their cards, house, car etc. I also know people who make very little who have savings and always keep some cash for emergencies.
Wow, that’s awesome! I definitely should keep that in mind when I go to college.
That’s true, but from my experience, low drain electronics were what caused the alkalines to leak. Perhaps I should go with the manganese type for remotes?
Very true. I think I’ve completely replaced all primary cells with LSD rechargeables. If a device dies, I pop the cells out and recharge them.
Hmm… that’s a good theory. The C sized battery back was opened but the cells were never taken out.
Good eye. Yeah, they’re brand new indeed.
A thoughtful explanation. But I do use expired batteries… is that bad?
Very true!
Was it the Fluke 117 that gave it away?
I’ve destroyed at least a dozen DMM’s before I realized cheap ones just won’t cut it.
He wouldn’t be that attached to flashlights if he used AA alkalines! :bigsmile:
Whew, that was a lot of copying and pasting. Is there a multiquote feature around here?
