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Where do you store batteries?

CherryHugs — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:57:50 GMT

Where do you store your batteries? Mine are in a plastic container and not sure if that is a good idea or not.

Dont keep alot around, and dont have a spare drawer in the kitchen. Used to keep them

there before moving.

Re: Where do you store batteries?

twinsister — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:49:48 GMT

I keep mine in the battery storage container from QVC. Much easier than keeping them in the cardboard packaging they come in and they are all in one place.

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:56:08 GMT

I buy the AA and AAA in bulk (36 or 48 per box), so I just store them in the little plastic tray they come in and have them in my kitchen "junk" drawer. The larger batteries, such as C and D, I have small trays that I've purchased that I keep them in. Just make sure that if you have the 9 volt, that you store them so the ends don't touch or it could cause a fire.

Similar to this (the small ones). I purchased them at TJ Maxx in the kitchen area, but you can get them anywhere

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amyb — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:59:35 GMT

In a plastic battery storage box, which is then stored in an ottomon near one of my living room chairs, where I have books to read etc. Seems random, but all my battery operated candles are in my living room, so they are there, ready to use. I think a plastic container is fine.

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kitcat51 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:03:02 GMT

Keep them in the packaging or store in a battery box...batteries shouldn't touch each other, it drains them. I have battery boxes I bought from Q.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:04:31 GMT

In the battery storage case thingy I got from QVC. V36346.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:07:18 GMT

In their original bulk casing, for the most part, in a plant stand that looks like a light house, that has doors for storage in the front.

The lighthouse plant stand is cute and I think I got it for free when I worked in retail. It had been used for display. Right now there is a gorgeous sweetheart ivy growing in front of the window.

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LindaSal — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:10:12 GMT

I keep mine in the packaging. I buy them in bulk so I just remove the cardboard backing and flip over the little plastic containe, easy access. I have them stored on a specific shelf in the basement. I really should buy stock in batteries with all the flameless candles and lanterns I have!

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SilleeMee — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:35:38 GMT

In their original packaging placed in a shoe box which gets put inside a closet.

Many of my batteries are the rechargeable kind so those are stored in the chargers.

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Chicagoan — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:32:21 GMT

In a battery case purchased from QVC, one of the best purchase ever made from the Q! I highly recommend that carrying case, I bought everyone in my family one a couple of years ago for Christmas and they love it as much as I do.

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Krimpette — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:32:41 GMT

I love those battery organize containers. I can see at a glance whether I need to order more or not. And the batteries are kept in their space without touching each other. I keep mine on a shelf in my kitchen.

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:47:32 GMT

I bought the battery storage box from Amazon and keep it in a dresser drawer.

Re: Where do you store batteries?

NickNack — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:57:56 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
In the battery storage case thingy I got from QVC. V36346.

As several here have said, this is what I use, too. It's great. I used to keep them in their original packaging in a plastic shoe box. I couldn't see what I had and what I needed to buy. This way it's so easy to see immediately what you have.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:04:03 GMT

A plastic container in the closet and they are fine. I have had several batteries for a few years now.

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buckeyegirl1 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:26:33 GMT

Hats off to all the organizers. Mine's in a ziplock baggie under kitchen sink.

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qualitygal — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:35:08 GMT

Hubs found a black zippered case that holds different sizes of batteries. On a shelf in the basement.

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agb80 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:37:48 GMT

When I have kept batteries in their packaging until needed, a few leaked. Since buying the battery case on qvc it has never happened so I'll continue to use that.

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depglass — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:38:20 GMT

That plastic battery "suitcase" is one of the best things I have ever bought from QVC. Sure saves a lot of hassles around here. Although DH is an electrician, he is battery challenged. (more like lazy) So I'm in charge of buying and changing batteries.

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ScrapHappy — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:43:42 GMT

We have A LOT of batteries. When coming in the side door of my house, there is a mud room and a cubby. Hang your coat, drop off back pack, etc. There are drawers on the bottom and that's where all the batteries are, in original packaging.

Re: Where do you store batteries?

FS74 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:45:42 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
I bought the battery storage box from Amazon and keep it in a dresser drawer.

Same here. It is like an attache case that zips around. You have to punch out the foamies that hold the batteries, but after that it is smooth sailing. You can store lots of battery sizes and it has a battery life indicator too. Best thing hubby bought.