Storing and Stowing Batteries

[k.rad]

Hey all. I'm curious about there being any possible risk with loose battery storage. e.g. if you stow away a couple of 123A's loose in a pouch/pocket/whatever is there any possibility of something bad happening due to the contacts touching?

 

[FlyerTom]

I'd venture to say it's POSSible if both ends of the battery made contact with, say, a handful of change or string of keys like my wife carries. I'd keep one end covered with some kind of cap anyway just so I didn't repeat "The Incident" with a 9v battery some years ago.

 

[MrNYFC]

k.rad, its always a good idea to keep your batteries from touching. Like Tom said, you can't let both ends of the batteries make contact with each other, or loose metal objects. Safety first!

 

[gcast]

Battery Junction and a lot of other battery places have plastic battery cases that are inexpensive. That's the best way to carry them. Real cheap insurance.

 

[k.rad]

Cheers guys. I thought there may be a slight risk, but wasn't sure. Better safe than sorry I guess.

I do have a few 18650/123A cases from DX. Is it also a risk to store 123A's in them horizontally? -- e.g. with one 18650 and two 123A's