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8. I'd use a battery tester to determine if they're still good.

Sun Jun 1, 2025, 07:00 PM

Jun 1

A simple battery tester for AAA, AA, 9-volt, and D-cell batteries like the one below for about $10.

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should I throw away an old, unopened package of batteries? [View all] CTyankee Jun 1 OP

There's usually claudette Jun 1 #1

Shelf life depends mainly on the type. sl8 Jun 1 #2

Home Depot and Lowes both have a recycling bin for batteries. Lochloosa Jun 1 #3

Why not open them and see if they worK? bucolic_frolic Jun 1 #4

Interesting. Hadn't heard of that. Raven123 Jun 1 #5

Yes, it's an old one. bucolic_frolic Jun 1 #6

Thanks Raven123 Jun 1 #7

I'd use a battery tester to determine if they're still good. LogDog75 Jun 1 #8

wow, thanks! CTyankee Jun 1 #9