Canadian Summer Logistics Part 3: The Battery Drain Check
It’s the start of the warmer weather in Canada 🇨🇦☀️🥵, and the summer humidity (Day 1) is already here in Sault Ste. Marie. While you are keeping your units sealed and organized (Day 2), your logistics must shift to an internal threat today. As we continue Summer Storage Logistics week, we are tackling a critical enemy of electronics: Internal Battery Breakdown. Our distinct Canadian seasons bring significant temperature swings, especially during a hot July. Intense summer heat doesn't just make you sweat; it accelerates chemical decomposition inside alkaline batteries and places dangerous stress on lithium-ion packs. If left inside electronics during a heatwave, batteries will eventually leak or expand, inviting catastrophic corrosion that will ruin your expensive gear in just one season. The #1 Electronics Hack: Physically Remove ALL batteries from electronics, toys, and tools before summer storage. 1. Extract: Open the compartment and safely remove every battery (like the AAs shown in today’s image). 2. Organize: Store the batteries separately in a cool, dry bin. 3. Breathe: Leave battery compartments on the devices (like the drill and toy shown) slightly open to vent any residual gasses and confirm they are empty. Proper prep guarantees that when you retrieve your gear, it’s safe and corrosion-free. 📣 Take 10 minutes today to check your stored remotes, power tools, and toys. Have you ever had a corrosion failure catch you by surprise after a Canadian summer? Tell us below! 👇