Post-Season Battery Storage Practices

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I would like to add to the MK rep the following...
Make sure that all insulation is tight and replace any that might fall off in storage. Make sure that the batteries are stored away from metal (i.e. not on metal shelving) and in an area where someone can place objects on top or allow objects to fall on them. Do not store where they will go through excess temperature extremes, i.e. don't store in a closed garage where summer temps will rise above 80 or winter temps will fall below freezing. It might help to seal the battery connector in a plastic bag so that the contacts will not oxidize or be exposed to moisture. Store multiple batteries with the terminals all facing the same way. This prevents batteries from shorting or discharging through contact. The AM protectors will also inhibit someone from connecting two battery connectors together. Don't store in direct sunlight.