Stores new batteries in the fridge? Mom always did and said it makes the stay good while being stored, so I have a battery box in the fridge.
Is there really truth in this or?
Is there really truth in this or?
I grew up with a battery box in the fridge but I don't do it. We have a drawer for general batteries and they always seem to work just as well as any others.
Did growing up, but not as an adult. I think the chemistry has gotten better and NiCads really aren't a thing anymore. 
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I always thought that if cold weather makes your car battery die, wouldn’t putting batteries in the refrigerator or freezer kill them? I’m no battery expert and I know there’s a difference, just something I always thought about when I hear people doing it. I’ve never put batteries in the refrigerator or freezer but knew people that did growing up. I honestly couldn’t tell you if it helps or hurts, but I won’t do it.
Yes, cold weather will hasten the lifespan but that is if they are being used. Like a steak, you keep it in the fridge until you're ready to eat it. Same with the batteries the cold theoretically should slow down any activity inside the battery.
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I don't know about storing in the fridge, but I do know heat is far more harmful to a battery than cold. I think most batteries do fine at normal room temp...maybe 60 to 70 degs.
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We did this at the photo labs I worked in for the Air Force. It does work, if you have the batteries wrapped to prevent condensation from collecting on them. We used a 510V battery for the flash units, and those were the best proof. Those sucker's died in a few days to a week if not stored cold. This was before alkaline batteries were common. They're not as succeptible to heat as the older carbon-zinc batteries are. They're also harder to find now. We went through hundreds of batteries a week at several of the labs. Had to buy in bulk. Kept the film in in cold storage, too. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-eveready-510-volt-695394790 somewhere around here I may still have the flash unit and battery pack that I bought for my cameras back in those days.
Just as I sat the second 27 series battery on the shelf it collapsed. I don't put batteries in the fridge anymore.
