How to Remove Leaking Batteries from a Maglite

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If you need to remove leaking, frozen or stuck batteries from a Maglite Mini then this is the video for you.
This is the Maglite from my Ferrari F430, it's the same as many commercially available Maglites, so the process is the same.
In this video I will remove the lower battery from the Maglite that has seized in the body, but is slightly easier to remove.
Then I'll strip the Maglite down to remove the battery from the top that has frozen in place.
By removing the frozen battery from the Maglite I was able to rescue it, and use it once again. There was some corrosion in the body, but that was easily removed with white vinegar and some light sanding.
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@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

I'm really sorry about the length of this video, but I didn't want to cut it short and miss any steps out. I know this is a big problem with Maglites, but they can be rescued. Moral of the story: Don't leave batteries in a Maglite!

@Wooley689 5 лет назад

Great tip, I have a few large maglites with this problem, hope this works.

@johenson3713 5 лет назад

@GregSr 5 лет назад

Moral of the story: Stop using Duracell - especially the AA Duracells. Severe leakers!

@thinkingimpaired5663 5 лет назад

Greg Sullivan use the Duracell before the expiration date. then if it leaks before that date Duracell replaces or repairs your flashlight.

@evelynortiz4879 5 лет назад

JAYDEN

@MsBurval 3 года назад

I really fell in love with my little Maglite when I first purchased it. The light was magnificent! But, when it was time to change the batteries, well , I hate it now. The manufacturer needs to simplify this light. Just too, too time consuming. I love your video! You're a wonderful man and teacher!

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Crazyreviewer123 3 года назад

I agree that’s why I have a Handy Bright flashlight as my daily and the Maglite flashlight I just got a few weeks ago isn’t my everyday flashlight more of a weekend flashlight if that makes sense mainly due to the fact it’s more prone to battery damage and is very sensitive for now I’m using Energizer AA batteries in it and avoiding the use of Duracell batteries since they are known to have issues in Maglites

@mokarim1583 2 года назад

Thank you Sir for your wonderful video, I saved my favourite AA maglite torch that I used but lost in the garage room and found years later with corroded battery stuck inside. Watched your video with a cup of tea and then cracked on with the job and so happy. Many thanks again.

@bryanobrien2726 5 лет назад

Just the other day I found a new looking AA maglite that I'd thought somebody had lost . It didn't power on so I opened it up to look inside and saw some corrosion around the bottom battery (Duracell Alkalines exp. date 2026) . I knew then that it'd been tossed and not lost . The bottom battery was barely stuck in there and came out without much fiddling . Ten minutes of cleaning and two fresh NiMH batteries later it is working like new again . Watched this video to see how the black plastic "Do not remove" cap comes out . Thumbs up .

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

That's great that you managed to fix it. Happy I could help!

@nukeacitrus883 2 года назад

Found this video when I tried fixing my late grandmas LKAB-branded maglite (The mining company in the Kiruna mine, here in Sweden. I don't know how old it is, but it's really old. She used to work there!). The batteries were stuck, but your tips allowed me to get them loose! Now it's working again :) Much thanks!

@RANDALLOLOGY 5 лет назад

Long videos are good with me providing it gives detailed permit information. And you did. I got 2 lights that had the same problem. Didn't want to destroy them, but now I know how to fix em. Thanks .

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@jeroendesterke9739 5 лет назад

LOL, I wish I could show you all the remnants of the 4 of the 6 batteries i had to scrape, pound, disintegrate and peel out of my 25 year old Maglite. The batteries were from 2011 and I had put them back in about 2 years ago. I contacted the battery company and they agreed to reimburse me 50% of the new Maglite torch. I'm very happy with that. Thank you American Customer Service.

@THOMMGB 5 лет назад

I've had this kind of problem before and ended up sending the leaking flashlight to Duracell. They sent me a brand new flashlight. Several years ago, I sent Duracell an analog Simpson multimeter that was full of corrosion. They sent me a brand new Simpson multimeter as a replacement. These battery manufacturers do offer to repair or replace whatever their battery damaged. I take advantage of that every time it happens to me. I'm sure they look at it as the cost of doing business, but if enough people sent in their damaged items, maybe these battery manufacturers would build a more leakproof battery.

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

Never thought to contact them, but since this maglite is discontinued they wouldn't be able to replace it unfortunately. However it is worth knowing that they do replace things. Always seems to be Duracell though. Thanks for the tip

@derekca 4 года назад

Maybe list the Duracell site that you used?

@derekca 4 года назад

@@MySupercarLife www.duracellpower.com/pages/contact-us

@oldschoolfunkster1 Год назад

Did you have to pay shipping charges for repair? I have year old Duracell flashlight bought from Costco. On/off button doesn't work. Plus batteries have eroded. Powerful LED when it worked... for about a week. Just kept on forgetting to return to Costco.

@gemmadidit4118 5 лет назад

Got a lovely little mag at goodwill but the batteries are solidly STUCK. I've doused it with wd40 and will leave it over night to see if they will budge tomorrow. Don't apologize for a thorough explanation. I appreciate all the detail. Thank you!

@cachi-7878 5 лет назад

The other day, I went down to my garage to check on the Lamborghini Aventador and noticed I had the ashtrays full. I was going to toss out the Lambo but decided to go on RU-vid to see what if anything I could do about those ashtrays. I’m glad I did because it only required emptying them out and now the Lambo is back as new. Thanks YT!

@JeDyeReleases 4 года назад

Thank you ever so much. I followed your careful steps and restored a Maglite that was a Christmas gift from the boss. I'm looking for lithium batteries now so this won't happen again.

@frostina2k 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! I had almost given up on my maglite. Thanks to your video, it's up and running again. Yay! Also, I didn't have contact cleaner, rubbing alcohol works as well, on both sides. Just takes longer to dry, and I kept scraping with a pointed tip.

@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

Wow! That's great to read. Contact cleaner is pretty much the same but it has some anti corrosion fandangles in it LOL! I'm really happy that you've managed to rescue your maglite. It's a bit of effort but it's well worth it! Thanks for commenting.

@johnkelly6242 2 года назад

Thanks for the insight. My maglight isn’t as nice as the Ferrari (old school US Army cam o, mine is a little less than 30 years old)! Your method (soaked the barrel for 3 days in a WD-40 bath), saved it, and it works like a champ!

@howlywilliams6627 3 года назад

Perfect Video. Followed to the letter. Just switched on my Flashlight ! Thank You

@dressseller Год назад

Great video… I’m in the process of using all your tips to remove the batteries and deal with corrosion. I removed my corroded and stuck endcap just by slipping a little nutcracker tool… The small diameter long tools that you use to pick nuts out of their shells after you’ve cracked them… I used that to insert through the hole in the maglite endcap and just use a little elbow grease and torque to turn and unscrew the endcap. Worked like a charm.

@robznl Год назад

Thanks for the video! I succeeded in getting the leaking batteries out. Had to follow all the steps, even the sanding down of the inside of the tube, and I used AAA batteries to hammer the second one out. It works again!

@leaamherst 6 лет назад

So glad to see the seized batteries finessed out of the flashlight rather than muscled, drilled or pounded! Thank you from the US

@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

Thanks! I was happy they came out like they did! I don't know why anyone would drill the batteries to be honest. I just found that it just took time and patience to remove them.

@againstthemodernworld3253 5 лет назад

At leaamherst....Says the person subscribed to "The Meticulous Manicurist" video channel... lmao...

@glennfiddy6569 3 года назад

In my little P4 the head is not removable. Drill and tap is the only answer; but first I'll try a little vinegar overnight.

@kerrym.5643 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video it helped a lot. The only thing I did different was hammering out the batteries. Instead of forcing the round plastic piece with the copper terminal down with a socket extension I used the biggest mini screw driver that would fit into one of the 2 holes. I then just tapped the screw driver with a hammer a few times, rotate the plastic piece a bit, and hammered again. It took about 7 or 8 tries until the batteries were fully expelled. Doing it this way I didn't have to worry about breaking that plastic piece with the copper terminal on it. It was only after watching your video was I able to figure out it was possible to push the batteries out that way. Thanks again

@anan.3515 4 года назад

I have the Ferrari flashlight and it has the same problems. I was so glad to see your video. I will give it a try. Thanks for video!

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

I hope you get it fixed. It's worth buying a cheap Maglite for any spares you may need for the Ferrari one.

@victorcastle1840 4 года назад

I hope it worked for you . What brand of batteries were in your light ?

@ronplucksstrings7112 5 лет назад

I'm glad the corrosion was limited and you were able to get the offending battery out without too much fuss...if it had been in there longer doing its nasty corrosion thing, it might have taken some presoaking in vinegar. Generally a good video with good info (except the part where you say the battery leaked acid...batteries actually leak a very alkaline corrosive...that's why vinegar light acid is used to neutralize!)...also abrading and removing the corroded metal products is clearly necessary, but those surfaces, including adjacent ones which were abraded in the cleaning process, you have removed their protective anodizing (which did not stand up to the attack well in the first place!), and exposed new, bare, highly reactive and vulnerable alu open to future attack...that is less than optimal, in the long term! I therefore recommend treating the inner surface with either a light coating of lacquer (applied with a cotton swab and not too thick so ID for battery is not significantly decreased), or even a light grease like Vaseline which will help keep future leakage off the bare metal...or both! Final tip is to apply a dab of wax to O-Rings and threads of the enclosure to help sealing and provide a smooth turning action. That should keep your repaired Maglite working well for a long time. Cheers

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tips!

@golfcurve7 4 года назад

I poured boiling water in the end and let it soak, did that a couple of times and then I was able to knock it out.

@ronplucksstrings7112 4 года назад

@@golfcurve7 You were lucky!...probably not too much corrosion had taken place so that simple hot water bath was enough!...sometimes the corrosion products need a much more serious attack (including chemical!) to be of any use! Once you remove the offending batteries, inspect for damage, neutralize and treat any damaged surfaces, before installing new batteries. Best practice is to check battery powered equipment AT LEAST once a year...if it no longer works, check and replace batteries...if they also leaked, it's usually not too far along to prevent removal, or that it ruined the equipment. Cheers

@christopherlai2169 3 года назад

Thank you, for your video. It saved my beloved Maglites from the bin.

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

You're welcome! Happy to help 👍

@Maria-yf8fp 5 лет назад

Thanks so much! Followed your video and fixed my flashlight!

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

That's AWESOME to hear. I'm happy to help!

@kettenton 3 года назад

🙌🏽🙌🏽 Saved my maglite, thank you!

@stevenhowe5514 Год назад

I probably need to do that with my Ferrari too. I just need to remember where I parked it last month. Thanks for your tips.

@daveg872 3 года назад

Nice comprehensive video for an all to common problem.

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

Thanks!

@gentleyogaforanybody1520 4 года назад

Thanks so much! Great video, excellent, clear instructions! ❤️

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gentleyogaforanybody1520 4 года назад

And my fancy military mag lite works great now, altho sadly it's not a custom Ferrari glovebox lite.

@jimthompson5612 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for such an informative video!

@samuelyoung9932 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing . I love your dog on the video.😃

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

Thanks! He's always 'helping' in his own way 😁

@thetraindriver01 6 лет назад

Nice vid, quite a bit of patience on that job 👍👍👍👍

@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

It was a long boring job and I stunk of vinegar. I was so tempted to condense this video and do a voice over, but it's quite involved so I didn't want to miss too much out. It's one of those vids that isn't for everyone but you never know when it'll come in handy.

@artgerman3596 4 года назад

Most don't know this but Duracell has a very good replacement policy for damaged products. I believe $75 is the threshold where you don't have to return the damaged device to them. They will not replace the device but will send you the cost and possibly some batteries. They sent me $150 for a damaged handheld GPS unit. For Maglites and devices under their threshold, they don't even want the device. Energizer just recently started a similar program for certain batteries but it is not as easy.

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

Great info, thanks for sharing.

@derekca 4 года назад

Awesome

@philipiano001 4 месяца назад

Replacement swich assemblies can be purchased on the bay as well as lens. 🧐 After the corroded batteries are removed clean the tube with vinegar and a 1/2” plumbers brush used for copper tube.

@andiscott2002 2 года назад

I echo the positive comments. Thank you so much for taking the time to make a fully considered video with all the detail needed to save my maglite from being thrown away.

@MySupercarLife 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Demiglitch 2 года назад

Good call with the mallet.

@Glass0NI0N 5 лет назад

Just repaired my MINI LED PRO. Like yours, the batteries had been left in for a long time without use. As a result of the corrosion the batteries were stuck in and could not be removed! I realised later that there was some oxidisation in the middle of the aluminium tube where the two AA batteries meet. This stopped the batteries from coming out (they were stuck inside really tight). I did try lubricant, but no use! At the end I ended up drilling out the rear of both batteries by 1cm, one battery at a time and pulling them out using a long screw slightly thicker than the drill diameter I used. I inserted (screwed in) the screw in the drill hole I made. I grabbed the screw on a vice and had to pull the torch real hard. But since I pulled (and not knock things in) it worked out good. After cleaning the corrosion from inside the tube I put new batteries in (cheap Panasonic ones) but the LED did not come on. Luckily it was non a faulty LED. I removed and checked the rear of the spring at the back cap, where I found more corrosion/ oxidisation. After cleaning it, the torch worked fine. Thank you for making and sharing this video.

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

That's really great that you managed to save it. Leaking batteries are an absolute pain! Sometimes drilling is the only option!

@hanshansons3104 6 месяцев назад

Super video.. Thanks.. For polishing the inside tube I used an AR15 chamber brush in a drill. 😇 Did it in 5 minutes..

@danieltmaide 3 года назад

I had a large 3 D cell battery Maglite flashlight with huge corrosion from the batteries, sticking them inside. Nothing budged until I soaked the whole flashlight first in white vinegar. That dissolved enough of the corrosion gluing the batteries tight to shake them loose.

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for sharing, great that you got the batteries out 👍

@luistorres6130 5 лет назад

Thank you mate!

@daz4312 4 года назад

Looking at the size of the tube, I figured an old used wire bore cleaning brush for my 20ga shotgun is just about that size.... cleaned it out very nicely and fast!. Thanks for the info on how to get the bulb end apart!

@s.marcus3669 2 года назад

You and I have access to a shotgun bore brush; however this poor bloke lives in England where just owning such a tool is probably banned.

@daz4312 2 года назад

@@s.marcus3669 Indeed. One major reason I will never live there. However, he has already solved his problem, so perhaps the information will be helpful to others who do have access to such things.

@johndough9187 Год назад

And if you chuck the brush up in your electric drill it works even faster.

@johndough9187 Год назад

And if you chuck the brush up in your electric drill it works even faster.

@semco72057 4 года назад

I have the larger Maglite's which have batteries in them which is stuck and I can't get them out. I will see if I can get them apart using a similar technique and I thank you for sharing this information.

@dm12377 3 года назад

This method worked great. Don't be afraid to really hit it with the hammer.

@juangarcia-uy2xo 2 года назад

Tanks very informative il work on mine now

@oldbuddyben 2 года назад

thanks. .I have one just like your red model.. I almost just chucked it, but then I found this. I'll be knocking the batteries out of it later today.

@jims7465 3 года назад

One more trick to add to your arsenal -- if tapping doesn't release the battery (because the battery hits the underlying piece of wood), unscrew the lens from the top assembly and insert the body into the back side of the top assembly. This gives you more room to tap out the battery. Even if it doesn't fully release, you'll be able to use pliers to extract the battery. Also, if you can't unscrew the battery cover from the center piece, you might have to use two sets of pliers...

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Hope this helps someone out 👍

@Gunbudder Год назад

the spare lite holder can be drilled out with a 1/8 inch twist drill if its packed with corrosion. mine was beyond extremely corroded and the bottom cap was solid corrosion. after drilling out the pocket where the spare bulb goes, the new spare fits perfectly and won't get scratched up. and if you didn't know, all models of maglite come with a spare bulb in the cap under the spring!

@kevinshumaker3664 Год назад

Dammit man you had a great excuse to get another Ferrari! Thanks for the great video, I HAD the same problem with mine but it was in my old Subaru.... ✌️

@sut2910 5 лет назад

I had to do same thing to a D cell maglite. I would recommend spraying any aluminum flashlights with Corrosion X prior to loading batteries to prevent corrosion from bonding leaky cells to battery tube. Repeat when you replace dead ones.

@derekca 4 года назад

That's a great idea! Never heard of corrosion X

@kimchee94112 Год назад

Usually the end cap is the problem where corrosion welded it it permanently. Will not come off even immersed in penetrating oil for a month, heated it with a propane torch and the last resort putting it in a vice and trying to torqued it out. That last one ended up destroying the flashlight.

@APSAL07 5 лет назад

I sprayed it down with wd40 before looking this up. lol. I used a small pc tool set. Flat head screw driver and a hammer and the back of the screw driver, gently tapped on it. Got it down all the way with tapping. Good job man and god speed. The back of the second battery was cracked in the back. Like a rotten tooth.

@Buzzby4020 4 года назад

I just fixed a LED Mini-Maglite that had corroded batteries stuck in the tube. The leaking chemicals had deeply etched the inside of the tube. I cleaned out as much as I could, swabbed it with alcohol, and blew it out with compressed air. Before I replaced the corroded alkaline batteries with lithium cells, I coated the inside of the tube with a light application of anti-corrosion grease (FrogLube). That should help to protect against any future leaks and make the batteries easier to get out.

@ltdees2362 6 лет назад

Nice video, thanks...vinegar is the perfect cleaning solution, however, just pore into a bowl and immerse the entire battery case and let it sit a few minutes. I have a set of cleaning brushes, purchased from Amazon, with different diameters that fit the inside of the battery case which made cleaning very easy, it cleaned up very nicely. I also used a piece of 000-steel wool to further clean and smooth the inside of the battery case. I simply wrapped the steel-wool around the brush and pushed it in and out several times which eliminated all traces of the battery corrosion. After all was said and dune it struck me, I have a gun cleaning kit which would be an even easier solution...The real lesson here...if you do not use your flashlight very often at least check the battery condition.

@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

Thanks for commenting! I thought about getting a spray gun cleaning kit but thought the brushes may be a bit small. I think a shotgun barrel brush would be a great match to the maglite. Definitely remove any batteries from a maglite when you're not using it 100%

@LaVieBoheme1102 5 лет назад

Will vinegar damage the contact piece (sorry, bit new to this stuff).

@Subgunman Год назад

A brass cleaning brush for a 20 gauge shotgun on the end of the shotgun cleaning rod. A few drops of vinegar to help neutralize the alkaline puke from the battery, rinse with clean water, dry and then use a 20 gauge bore swab to run some moly grease in the bore of the flashlight to keep the aluminum from further oxidizing.

@filafanfan5044 4 года назад

Had a similar issue with my Maglite. No amount of knocking could make the seized battery move. I then heated the cylindrical part with boiling water to expand it. The battery could now move slightly out of the cylinder by knocking, enough to then use a plier to pull it out completely.

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

Great tip! Thanks for sharing 👍

@ianevans67 4 года назад

People are knocking Duracell but all alkalines leak over time if left. Two simple rules either remove batteries when not in use or turn it on periodically. Batteries only leak when no current is drawn. Run it or ruin it

@smirkingdevil 3 года назад

It is always a good day when you can use a rubber mallet. No idea why, but I love using my rubber mallets!

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

Very true!

@usernamemykel 3 месяца назад

They're good for your nuts.

@BiscuitwHoneyandcrew 3 года назад

So HELPFUL!!! TY!!

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

You're welcome!!

@MargoSki1959 5 лет назад

Thank You 😊 for the info!!! 🇵🇱🇺🇸👩‍🍳

@mickjager5974 5 лет назад

I find cheap plastic shelled waterproof flashlights to not tend to corrode as bad as aluminum shelled mag lights.

@davidbolha Год назад

Found one yesterday at my local supermarket's recycling bin for waste electronics somebody threw away. 😇🤗 It had that miniature (working !) traditional glass krypton bulb. So not an LED. I'm going to get that upgrade for it in the future. 🤔😎 Anyways... a wedged leaked Duracell AA batery was stuck inside. But I was able to get the battery out from the other side by gently hitting that plastic piece to push it out. 😊👍 Luckily the leak wasn't big & the corrosion on the inner metal tube part wasn't significant. So I just used some sanding paper & a metal file to remove the jagged surface left by the alkaline liquid from the battery. 🙄😏 I put some minerail oil on the inside of the walls of the metal tube part of the flashlight to ensure easy sliding of AA batteries out. 😆

@vikramgupta2326 3 года назад

I found this video oddly riveting. Nice. Interesting they were Duracells... I've read they are notorious for leaking.

@fideauone3416 5 лет назад

I just removed a D cell battery from a Maglite. I had to drill holes in the battery to make it collapse enough to shake out. I also poured some Kroil around it. I couldn't see a safe way to take the head off without damage.

@user-hi3jd8cu2m Месяц назад

Outstanding!!!

@pressleyfreeze1041 5 лет назад

I drilled a hole in the battery and ran a screw into the hole. I pulled it out with a pair of pliers.

@NCF8710 5 лет назад

I've done that too. But this only works if you can get the end cap off. If the threads are corroded, the light is scrap.

@ronplucksstrings7112 4 года назад

...a little violent, but sometimes that's what it takes...and if it works, it works...it's tough to argue with success!

@MsBurval 3 года назад

What a fantastic idea! Love you love you love you!

@mrisaac638 2 года назад

thanks man slamming down on a paper town on the concrete did it, thanks

@netgnome7996 5 лет назад

If you store batteries in the flashlight, then store one of the batteries reversed and you will get less corrosion. Just switch it back when you need to use the flashlight. Also grease the inside of the battery tube.

@latenightlizzie7560 4 года назад

Thanks very much! Your video helped me solve exactly this problem and after installing a new switch my maglite is as good as new. 😀 And I’ve now got reminders set to check batteries more frequently… 🤣

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

I'm happy it helped!

@ReneaDooserider 2 года назад

Watched before but the batteries Company's I think they make them so they blow up in my mag flashlights cause I know to take the batteries out. Thank you for the video.💜🦋💕

@SouthernPatriot1 5 лет назад

Duracell is famous for corroding, prefer energizer imo

@MrJrgrant 4 года назад

@Morahman7vnNo2 More likely a ploy to sell more MagLites!

@chief9938 4 года назад

Duracell’s used to be really good but now they’re absolutely dreadful, not sure why, energizer are miles better.

@ehudnaveh9827 10 месяцев назад

Super, Thanks!

@baylamoon8070 5 лет назад

It all worked out fine, but....at the end I lost the connector... that little aluminium thing...(It fell out when I had to change the light bulb because it broke when I screwed the top back on and I had to remove it to get rid of all the tiny pieces of glass-) so I lost the little connector part! 😖 I cannot find it anywhere... 😞 How can I replace it?!

@NCF8710 5 лет назад

I have a Maglite Solitaire with a leaking alkaline battery inside. The threads on the end cap are seized due to the corrosion. The cap is impossible to remove, even with vise grips. This light is scrap. Please keep this in mind. Never use these batteries in any device worth more than the batteries themselves. These are disposable batteries for disposable devices. Removing the batteries after each use will prevent damage, but in many cases, this is simple not practical to do. Two of my valuable Fluke multimeters have been damaged by these batteries. Fortunately, I was able to repair the damage. You need to disassemble the meter in order to remove the batteries. An insidious property of these batteries is their ability to supply power WHILE THEY ARE LEAKING! This is a problem when using these batteries in devices such as TV remote controls and wireless thermometers. By the time you suspect a problem (reduced range) it's too late. Damage has already occurred. What to do? Use lithium primary batteries (Eveready Ultimate Lithium) or rechargeable NiMH batteries (Eneloop). These and lithium ion rechargeable batteries in devices that can handle them (flashlights) are the only batteries I use. In the years I have been using these batteries, I have never had one leak and cause damage.

@georgeglovier 5 лет назад

You're so correct, never use a Duracell in anything!!!

@yoyowang2021 3 года назад

It works for me! You so cooool 😄

@MySupercarLife 3 года назад

Great!

@googlesbitch 5 лет назад

Unless you use light often it's better to leave them out until needed to prevent future leaks and wrap them in food wrap or a zip lock bag in case they leak. Also convert the light to led to prolong running time and light output.

@edt.5118 Год назад

This is what I finally decided to do. Why do we have to put up with leaking batteries? I just threw out 2 ruined Maglites.

@googlesbitch Год назад

@@edt.5118 Alkaline batteries use a wet chemical and kept under pressure to produce a voltage and this is the main culprit for the cause of alkaline batteries to leak. To test for battery life a volt meter is used to measure life (1.65 volt new to 1.25 volt almost dead) or a bounce test to see if its still under pressure. A cheap alternative for leaving batteries inside a flashlight without worrying about leaks is to use zinc batteries since it uses a dry chemistry and is not under pressure.

@settingshadow Год назад

@@googlesbitchyup I've been using dry chemistry batteries on my flashlights even if they are corroded you will only deal with rust bonding together which is easy to deal with

@lautig 5 лет назад

Thank you!!!

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

No Problem!

@usernamemykel 3 месяца назад

I've two of the much larger black MagLites - I believe that they each hold 4 D size batteries. Both have been transformed from flashlights into clubs because the batteries have swollen, and it is impossible to remove the end caps.

@KutWrite 5 лет назад

Thanks! Now I want to see your car!

@MySupercarLife 5 лет назад

She's in quite a few of my other vids, but she's now gone to a new home :-(

@victorcastle1840 4 года назад

@@MySupercarLife : You got married or had kids ??

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

@@victorcastle1840 Ahhhhh Neither, I had the Ferrari for 3 years and it was time to move on. I never drove it (probably 500 miles per year if that) so I thought it was best that someone who could use it had her. I have a classic car now so it doesn't matter whether I use it or not. :-)

@shep6123 5 лет назад

Good job

@dougharlow6037 Год назад

I had the same problem. I'm still working on it 3 weeks in. I did get 99% out, but there is a small silver ring about 3/4" deep from the bulb side. I can't move it. I don't know if that's from the battery or is part of the flashlight design? For me using a heat gun work the best.

@b_o_o_g_i_e__ 4 года назад

at 8:25 you remove the metal resistor tang, from the plastic housing. Should that plastic piece then tap down? You go from showing it at the top of the maglite to being able to put the metal rod through it, without showing how you moved or removed that plastic piece. Trying to tap mine done, doesn't seem to be moving but does seem to be damaging it.

@alamosabill201 6 лет назад

Didn’t have one when I got my 360 so bought off eBay knowing it didn’t work but thinking I could fix. Couldn’t get the end cap off so decided to saw it off and get a new end cap. I should have listened when they said if you can’t get the end cap off it’s bolloxed. It was bolloxed, so I just bought an end cap and it does look nice in my manual wallet.

@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

That's such a shame that you couldn't get the end cap off. I guess the bottom battery must have leaked in to the threads. It's a bit late now, but maybe if you get this again it might be worth trying what we do with camera lenses when the lens filter gets stuck on. You use elastic bands to get more purchase and grip, and you'd be surprised how much more leverage you can get on them. Your 360 is very nice by the way 👍

@alamosabill201 6 лет назад

There was no way this cap was going to come off, it had as you say leaked through to the threads and i had a devil of a job with the dremel to ream it out just so i could fit a new end cap, also there was no way those batteries were gonna unsieze. Still it does look nice even if its just an ornament now. :) Cheers and your 430 is great too.

@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

Ahh I see. Shame, but lets face it no one ever uses them anyway LOL. I've left the batteries out of mine now so I don't have to go through it again!

@self-preservationsociety7057 5 лет назад

Simon Bradbur

@boydovens4180 4 месяца назад

Here is a tip once you have successfully removed whats left of the old batteries , and cleaned the inside of the casing , apply a small amount of Silicon grease to the inside , this may help you if the batteries leak again .

@robertwalsh5461 2 года назад

What if you can’t get to bottom cap off due to corrosion?

@philipiano001 4 месяца назад

On some lights the corrosion is so advanced it is…game over. 😞

@billsilverman3133 4 года назад

thanks for the video! It worked!!

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@billsilverman3133 4 года назад

@@MySupercarLife It took me less time to get the stuck battery out than it did watching your video. However, previously I've discarded at least two mini-Maglites because I couldn't remove the stuck batteries, so time well spent! I didn't need remove the contact from the top cap; I used a soft thin wood down to tap it down (I'm thinking an unsharpened pencil might also work). One of my previous boo-boo's in trying to remove batteries was forgetting to remove the bulb before tapping the other end on a hard surface- broke the filament. Again, thanks for the detailed video. Fun to watch (& now I remove the batteries from my Mini-Maglite after using it for outdoor astronomy with the red lens)

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

@@billsilverman3133 I'm happy to help. It's great to see that you were able to fix your maglite and get it up and running again. 👍

@ShabbernigdoXingjian 3 года назад

learned years ago to store spare batteries in a seperate container or pack and if i have to keep batteries in the light just check it once a month. Drop out the batteries and look for puffing or leaking.

4 года назад

Nice!

@MusicalHifi54 Год назад

I tried sanding my Maglite barrel to fit my thicker rechargeable batteries but it didn’t work. I’ll try again tomorrow. I used 80 grit sandpaper and a pencil. Any tips would be appreciated.

@johnlund2654 2 года назад

Thanks Mate

@philhemenway3503 2 года назад

Consider. Use a 1/2” plumbing brush to clean the id of the light tube. You can buy new switches on eBay.

@derekca 4 года назад

Awesome execution on this repair! Just curious why you prefer Ferrari over Lamborghini?

@MySupercarLife 4 года назад

Thanks. No reason, I had the choice between an F430 or a Gallardo but I ended up buying an F430 - It's hard to say no to a red Ferrari LOL

@annpici7642 Год назад

thanks so much for this one. I called MagLite and they were no help.

@wierpkevin 2 года назад

And lastly, for storage of any thing more than a week, pull out the batteries when done using your flashlight.

@MySupercarLife 2 года назад

100% agree with this.

@Horde334 Год назад

Or just never use alkaline batteries and switch to lithium batteries or rechargeable batteries (Nimh) cause if your going to cheap out on batteries and buy alkaline batteries then expect them to leak and possibly destroy your device.

@SergioMic 11 месяцев назад

I fixed my mini thanx

@JT_70 4 года назад

I’ve tossed quite a few Maglites because I couldn’t remove the swollen batteries.

@snaponjohn100 5 лет назад

What about neutralizing the acid with baking soda? Thanks for the post. I threw one away.

@wilhelmglick8458 3 года назад

Seem like a good idea. David Morrow did this: "After removing the first corroded battery with the bolt solution described in the video, I mixed up a solution of 1/2 tsp sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and equal part water. I removed the bulb and lens and added the solution and waited. This fairly mild base solution broke the chemical bonds from the corroded battery after a couple of hours of soaking." ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3aZCns5yaLU.html

@viperstrike3827 3 года назад

Me and a freind had a c cell light with a bad duracell in it we hammered a big flat head then twisted it sideways and pulled with all our might. The battery stayed in there and we ended up hammering the flat head on every side of the battery eventually getting it out.

@uralbob1 6 лет назад

You clever Brits! Thanks!

@MySupercarLife 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@trandyman 3 года назад

@@MySupercarLife "just remember if it wasn't for us you'd be saying "bitte" . Something my all American grandfather ww2 vet grandpa never missed an opportunity to remind his war bride my British grandmother ,(who claims she married the first sailor she saw to get her Mum to the states for medical care) when I asked her what happened to her British accent she said I got sick of Americans telling me I was a "no good limey who they had to win the war for"She hated anything she deemed "so American" if anyone used ketchup in her presence she would snicker that's so American. lol ! They were actually both nice people though. Thanks for the video and the memory of those 2 kooks

@tjgypsycat5605 3 года назад

@@trandyman You might want to Watch Europa the last battle.

@A-N-D-R-U-H-A_G 3 года назад

Спасибо, чувак, помог!!!

@bobp414 Год назад

Stopped using Duracell because of battery leakage. Never had this problem with Energizer.

@hankus253 5 лет назад

White vinegar (acid) will dissolve the corrosion as well as neutralize the alkaline (base) leakage. You used it correctly but it obviously would of help from the very start.

@jimmayors2315 Месяц назад

My problem seems to always be the lower battery cap seizing, and me destroying the aluminum flashlight housing and cap trying to loosen it (with all the various means I've tried) where I can't get the batteries out at all. ;-(

@swmovan 5 лет назад

Don't put Duracells in a Maglight(or any flashlight), & your chances of having this problem go down considerably.

@victorcastle1840 4 года назад

I have to agree ! After many years, I have come to the same conclusion and find that about any brand is better at not leaking than Duracell, who's claim to fame, was not leaking ???

@PanamaSticks 4 года назад

They all leak, but I agree. There was a time that the manufacturers made leak free batteries. But they conveniently forgot how.

@davidreynolds4684 3 года назад

You can buy every part of those lights. Mag light stands behind their products. If you just cant fix it replace the light and laser the ferrari in the side. Or etch it. Then enamel.