I usually buy the packs of 48 batteries at Costco and the batteries inevitably wind up rolling around loose in a drawer or tub when the packaging separates. I finally got annoyed enough, while looking for Christmas batteries, to find a solution. I ordered a small and a medium rifle ammo case (my .45 ammo cases were too small) and inserted some foam in the top to keep the batteries from rattling or spilling out if the case is turned upside down. The partially used ones from Christmas (globes & music boxes) I'll put back in upside down so I know they've been used. Just thought I'd pass this storage idea along for anyone with the same problem.
AA & AAA Battery Storage
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WOW... That's a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing.
That's a good idea. I still leave them in the box and leave the whole thing in a drawer.
Only problem I see with that is you don't know the date of the battery )found on the package) so that you can use the oldest ones first.
I waas always told freeze the batteries for optimum use and life
I use flashlights to store dead batteries 
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For me, expiration dates only impact C & D batteries which I don't use that often. AA's & AAA's get used frequently, plus the Kirkland (Costco) brand and Duracell have the expry dates on the battery.
As far as storage, I keep them in a small, unfinished, unheated back room of my basement with my tools. If I had room in my fridge or freezer, gin would get priority over batteries.
I like the case idea, I just throw the package in the butter holder in the fridge and when they break lose they fall out of the fridge and roll around on the floor.
I agree this is a really good idea. I've got a bunch of rechargeables and my best solution was one of those wire basket things. This is much, much better.
As to the date thing, you could just write the date on the side with a sharpy. Thats what I do if I have to open a pack and mix them in with other batteries.
As to the date thing, you could just write the date on the side with a sharpy. Thats what I do if I have to open a pack and mix them in with other batteries.
I no longer use anything but rechargeable batteries, and store them as pictured.
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