Reliability of batteries and their damage to equipment

[kvflyer]

I have had exactly the same thing happen to my equipment.

First, we all have many more items that are battery operated. So, we have more opportunity to that corrosion.

I have had every brand of battery exhibit the problem. It started with Eveready batteries. They still had two years on the use by date. They corroded and ruined my Nikon Speed Light, not a cheap item. No real indication that something was going on since it still worked... a little.

Next, I don't see the battery companies even coming close to offering to replace anything caused by corrosion.

Last, one common denominator in all of the battery issues... China. Made cheaper = much higher profit for the battery companies...