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Use of Batteries

Remove batteries from all technology handheld units such as calculators & remote controls when not in use (especially during summer months)
Separate all batteries from touching each other or metal (wrap in plastic wrap or placed cross-wise in a non-metal container -- the kind chocolate chip cookies come in is ideal)
Use a label and place the date on a set of batteries
Store batteries in a cool place -- a refrigerator is ideal but cover to keep condensation off the batteries.
Check for acid leakage before using batteries again
  Here is an Aver Key remote after batteries were left in over the summer.  The leakage is obvious and the remote is useless.
  
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