I've been finding this more and more recently – but I also think the length of the cells is increasing as they appear to be harder to fit into the available space. Duracell seem to be the major culprits, but I've also noticed that Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables are bigger than the traditional cells. Things like Nikon Speedlights seem to have enough latitude built-in to cope, but older TV remotes are definitely on the lower end of the tolerances.

Rob

Was that a BT cordless phone by any chance? I had exactly the same problem when I changed batteries but when I prised the spring clips out a bit it was enough to make good contact. Alternatively I could have bought the BT approved/branded replacements instead at an inflated price.

Update – my phone uses AAA and not AA batteries.

A dab of solder on the contact should work ! Noel.

Yes, exactly same problem , the cap end would not reach the contact plate in the can opener.

Soldered a 'blob' onto the contact plates , fits all batteries now.

Naming an offender IKEA yellow AA batteries will not work in my Worcester Bosch wireless central heating controller for just this reason

Good one!

I thought it was more that the battery boxes in stuff made in you know where are a bit scant on dims. American stuff that takes batts is ok, or mine is!!

Anyone measuring batteries with calipers, insert a piece of writing paper between one end of battery and caliper,

then measure thickness of paper. deduct paper thickness from battery length.

This is not meant to be patronising in any way

I have found some batteries that vary in the same pack

Edited By roy entwistle on 27/07/2021 15:58:58

exactly what I was thinking.

regards

… or just zero the calipers with the paper in.