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While the documented battery drain for the LDI Class 1 DBAL units was an early release issue and now fixed... I keep batteries out of all high end electronic devices including NV when not in use for prolonged usage especially in hot weather. Batts can and have leaked along with bursts. Hope this helps.
Vic
What would you call prolonged.. a week? a month?
I rarely take mine out of the DBAL, or NVD strictly because I use mine about every other day, and its usually when I hear something stirring among the animals outside. So trying to get that difficult cap back on and still make it out in time to save chickens or baby goats from predators is not functional.
I am conscious of taking them out when they won't be used for long periods, but I've just rarely had a period where I thought I wouldn't probably use them within 48 hours. So basically I'm at the mercy of batteries I suppose, but I try to buy higher end batteries.