User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 4/26/2015 11:12:02 PM EDT
[#1]
Run the carb dry and spray some mystery oil in there
I think a cool dry place sans battery is a good idea. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2015 12:24:28 AM EDT
[#2]
Store in a padded container... Or sell it if it's not getting much use. Seriously, you shouldn't need to change the battery more than once a year if it's infrequent use. Use a good quality energizer battery and leave it ready to go - :) You can also put a thin insulator in there if you want to store the battery in the unit safely. Only discharged batteries usually leak. Regards David |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2015 6:56:13 AM EDT
[#3]
Could always store it with lithium AA's. I've never heard of a case of leaky lithiums, and they last a whole lot longer for long term storage.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2015 7:46:38 AM EDT
[#4]
Take the batteries out and forget about it.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2015 9:52:08 AM EDT
[#5]
It may depend on what scope your talking about...
We have D-740's and with the switch in the off position they still draw a little power from the battery so eventually the battery will be discharged...and we're not talking months here. The monoculars don't so they can be stored with batteries, we just choose not to do so. We have some Gen II scopes that we keep around and use maybe once or twice a year. They are stored without batteries and we've noticed no degradation due to the long storage without use. YMMV |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/27/2015 3:03:36 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Take the batteries out and forget about it. Agreed, for all safety measures take batts out for long term storage. With that said even in hot weather do not store batts in your gear especially when inside of a vehicle and left outside for extended hours. Too many up close and personnel cleanups from PVS-14's left in a hot trunk from customers over the years. 
ITT at one point several years ago had mentioned turning on their units once a month to keep the electrons moving to avoid any build up (power surges) over time. With that said, I've had units not powered up for months at a time with no issues. Vic |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/28/2015 12:37:47 PM EDT
[#7]
It's not the best advice from those saying to keep the battery in during long term storage. For starters why risk a battery leak ruining your high priced device. And if it's truly long term storage the battery has no real reason to be left in. Personally I would take the battery out, give the device a quick clean and put it in a zip lock bag to keep moisture out. If I know I'll be using my unit in the next few days or couple of weeks I keep the battery in but If I had to store it for months I'd do the above.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
