How long can I keep a Battery

[zzyss]

Assuming I bought a brand new battery today, how long would it keep, assuming I just leave it inside its packaging? I've heard lots of weird things like putting them in the freezer, etc.

[xaverin]

Altering Process of Bateries starts with the Date of Production.
Ad as it is a chemical Reaction you can (very roughly) say that every ten degrees which you keep it warmer doubles the speed of a process.

I assume this works here exactly the same - so it does make sense to keep your Battery at least in a very cool place. Dry shouldn't be necessary to mention...

Additionaly people often advice to keep a battery at between 20 and 80% (i would use 40%) loaded when storing it for a longer time.

I think that within the first year u loose about 10% of total power - even if it is only stored.

Greedz Xavi

[stgreek]

Assuming I bought a brand new battery today, how long would it keep, assuming I just leave it inside its packaging? I've heard lots of weird things like putting them in the freezer, etc.

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm

should give you a nice overview.