Once a week I will try on answer battery questions I have received over my 25+ years in the battery business.
First question:
How long can you store batteries?
When stored at room temperature (i.e. 70°F/ 21°C), cylindrical alkaline batteries have a shelf life of approx. 5 years and cylindrical carbon last 2 years. Lithium Cylindrical types can be stored from 10 to 15 years. Prolonged storage at elevated temperatures will shorten storage life.
