Stubborn Corroded Maglite Battery
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Stubborn Corroded Maglite Battery
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I have a 4 D cell Maglite. I opened it to change the batteries. The first 2 slid right out but the second 2 are corroded and stuck. I tried some vinegar without success. I screwed a 4" course thread drywall screw into the first one in about 2" and lassoed it with 1/8" braided nylon line. I really had to put my back into it but it finally let go. Same deal with the second one in (closest to the bulb for the disoriented). I huffed and I puffed and the line snapped right in the middle. I can drill in from he top and try to push it out but I'd rather not try that.
I have a 4 D cell Maglite. I opened it to change the batteries. The first 2 slid right out but the second 2 are corroded and stuck. I tried some vinegar without success. I screwed a 4" course thread drywall screw into the first one in about 2" and lassoed it with 1/8" braided nylon line. I really had to put my back into it but it finally let go. Same deal with the second one in (closest to the bulb for the disoriented). I huffed and I puffed and the line snapped right in the middle. I can drill in from he top and try to push it out but I'd rather not try that.
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Good luck !
I've had the same problem. Sometimes I've gotten the batteries out and other times the light got trashed.
Maglight offers a lifetime warranty but it doesn't cover damage from leaking batteries.
I've had the same problem. Sometimes I've gotten the batteries out and other times the light got trashed.
Maglight offers a lifetime warranty but it doesn't cover damage from leaking batteries.
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I feel your pain. I found a nice d-cell Maglite in an impounded car last year with same problem. Took me a couple of days to get it out but finally did. First thing I did was stand it on end and give it a good dose of penetrating oil. To get it out I screwed the end cap back on and repeatedly slammed it down on the workbench (vertically) to make the swollen cell work it's way out. It was REALLY stubborn.
#4
I could swear that someone posted here that they had a Maglite replaced when the batteries leaked...but it had to be one of the major brands (Duracell, Energizer, etc).
Yep.....I found it...Maglite FAQ at FlashlightSales.com - Batteries are stuck in my Maglite! What can I do?
Now, this is from someone who sells them, and I can't seem to find the FAQs on the Maglite site, but if it applies, might be worth following up with an email to Maglite.
Yep.....I found it...Maglite FAQ at FlashlightSales.com - Batteries are stuck in my Maglite! What can I do?
Now, this is from someone who sells them, and I can't seem to find the FAQs on the Maglite site, but if it applies, might be worth following up with an email to Maglite.
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Of course after reading this, I had to check my 3D cell that hangs one the wall in the garage. No corroded batteries, but I tore 2 of the o-rings taking it apart for lube and cleaning. $1.50 at the Tru Value and all is good now.
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@the_tow_guy, 'Duh, why isnt this working?' The picture of someone repeatedly slamming it down on a workbench horizontally is a riot. "No dummy. Vertically!" I'll give the ol' WD a try. I had a swollen cell that worked it's way out once. It wasnt pretty.
@Gunguy45 - yeah, looks bullet proof on the flashlightsales page but such a statement is curiously absent from Maglite's site. Im gonnna ring them up Monday. Mine are Duracells.
@Gunguy45 - yeah, looks bullet proof on the flashlightsales page but such a statement is curiously absent from Maglite's site. Im gonnna ring them up Monday. Mine are Duracells.
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I called Maglite, told them my light had corroded Duracell batteries in it and asked if they would replace it. No, but they have an agreement with Duracell and I need to speak to them. I told the Duracell CSR 2 batteries slid out, one got yanked and the 4th one was still stuck in the light. She asked some mighty stupid questions - did I have the other 3 batteries? (oh yes, I store all my dead and useless batteries) What is the replacement cost for my light? (like I worked in Maglite sales and would know off the top of my head) I went online and did not immediately see prices on Mag's site so I went to Amazon - $27. Did I have the packaging the batteries came in? (yes, saving all the packaging for everything I buy is a hobby of mine). After I got a lecture on how to use, store and care for my batteries right down to the proper temperatures, I finally got to the good part. Duracell will send me a debit card for $27 and a coupon for up to 8 (free) batteries (odd, I had said my light held 4 D cell batteries, but I didnt point that out). She told me to keep the light with its unremovable battery just in case they wanted it some time in the future. I put it in the room with my packaging collection.
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Hey...it sounds like a win to me! Even with the stupid questions (which they don't really care about anyway) you spent 10 min or so on the phone and are now getting a replacement PLUS 8 free batteries.
Most times, the questions are more of a consumer survey than an actual requirement for warranty issues. Not always and not for higher dollar stuff of course, but most of the time the poor drone on the other end is just going through a spiel.
Most times, the questions are more of a consumer survey than an actual requirement for warranty issues. Not always and not for higher dollar stuff of course, but most of the time the poor drone on the other end is just going through a spiel.
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Mag, up until VERY recently (like within the last few months), had a direct service agreement with Duracell, Eveready (Energizer), and Ray-O-Vac where all you had to do was send it in to Mag and they would take care of it all for you and just send you the new Lite and batteries no questions asked. This was addressed in the FAQ for each size Lite on the Mag site. It covered stuck batteries and stuck/corroded tailcaps. Both of those excerpts on the site linked above were direct lifts from the Mag site. I just looked and the answers have been changed to reflect their new stance where YOU have to figure out what battery brand it is and open a damage claim with them. So it seems that these agreements are no longer in place for whatever reason.
It was nice to hear Duracell made good on it with little hassle (aside from the dumb questions, but you kind of have to expect those). I would hope Eveready and ROV are the same way.
It was nice to hear Duracell made good on it with little hassle (aside from the dumb questions, but you kind of have to expect those). I would hope Eveready and ROV are the same way.
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Baking soda and water should disolve the corrosion
I would disassemble all parts that can come off, then soak the rest in baking soda and water overnight. Then rinse with a hose or other source that has high pressure. Then put the end back on and pound the end against a wood surface. This may brake it loose and will remove and neutralize the acid.
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