@ebiggs1 wrote:
Not so fast, it looks like a difference in opinion. One expert says it doesn't help and another says it does. I doubt seriously many folks will put their battery is a plastic bag with a silica packet. So, even if it did help, how many would do that?
Duracell says, "We recommend storing batteries at room temperature in a dry environment. Extreme heat or cold reduces battery performance. ... refrigeration is not necessary or recommended."
Energizer say, "DO practice proper battery storage by keeping batteries in a cool, dry place at normal room temperature. It’s not necessary to store batteries in a refrigerator."
Snopes say, "1. Is it a good idea to store batteries in a refrigerator or freezer?
No, storage in a refrigerator or freezer is not required or recommended for batteries produced today. Cold temperature storage can in fact harm batteries if condensation results in corroded contacts or label or seal damage due to extreme temperature storage. To maximize performance and shelf life, store batteries at normal room temperatures (68°F to 78°F or 20°C to 25°C) with moderated humidity levels (35 to 65% RH)."
It is something I have never done. It is something I don't see as a problem. It is also something I will still not recommend people do. I suspect Canon Europe needs to update it's web page because current batteries are not the same as they used to be.
Is your source USA Today and the article about alkaline, NiMH and single-use lithium batteries? 2nd generation NiMH may decrease to 85% after one year but will after one charge cycle recover almost its full capacity. No point storing 2nd generation of NiMH in cold environment.
Seems again we are talking about two different things.
