MagLite flashlight , batteries leaked, still useable?

[Elflan]

My MagLite's batteries leaked and after much effort, some penetrating
oil, and scratching the everlovin'crap out of the barrel and cap with
a table vise and some pliers, I got finally got the end cap off.
I knocked out the corroded batteries. I took a wire detail brush and
scrubbed the cap theads and spring to get as much scale off as I could
and then I scraped the inside of the barrel. I put new batteries in
the flashlight and thankfully, they slid in without much effort. I've
put just a dab of lube grease on the tail cap threads. It's working
fine again but will the dried corrosion inside somehow react to the
aluminum barrel? I've read in here where I should not use baking soda
etc.
I'm told by Customer Service at Energizer.com that I can ship the
flashlight and the batteries to Ohio,(I live in Georgia), and they'll
"investigate my claim". I don't care to go through the aggravation and
shipping if my flashlight will still work.
I don't mind my light being scratched to smithereens.

 

[Jim Yanik]

[email protected] (Elflan) wrote in

My MagLite's batteries leaked and after much effort, some penetrating
oil, and scratching the everlovin'crap out of the barrel and cap with
a table vise and some pliers, I got finally got the end cap off.
I knocked out the corroded batteries. I took a wire detail brush and
scrubbed the cap theads and spring to get as much scale off as I could
and then I scraped the inside of the barrel. I put new batteries in
the flashlight and thankfully, they slid in without much effort. I've
put just a dab of lube grease on the tail cap threads. It's working
fine again but will the dried corrosion inside somehow react to the
aluminum barrel? I've read in here where I should not use baking soda
etc.
I'm told by Customer Service at Energizer.com that I can ship the
flashlight and the batteries to Ohio,(I live in Georgia), and they'll
"investigate my claim". I don't care to go through the aggravation and
shipping if my flashlight will still work.
I don't mind my light being scratched to smithereens.

Vinegar will remove corrosion from alkaline batteries.
MagLite will also service your flashlight,there's info in the pamphlet that
came with your flash.

 

[elflan]

[email protected] (Elflan) wrote in


Vinegar will remove corrosion from alkaline batteries.
MagLite will also service your flashlight,there's info in the pamphlet
that came with your flash.

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Thanks for the info.Vinegar huh?, Will that neutralize the acid?, Sort of
a "stop bath"?

.. Their website tells I should deal with the battery manufacturer,(as
long as it's a major mfg'r).
I'm waiting to hear back from them regarding my registration number.

 

[Jerry G.]

Vinegar will clean off the acid and corrosion. You can use an old toothbrush
to scrub the corrosion. After, rinse off the vinegar with water, and then
dry with a blow dryer.

If you send the flashlight to Mag, they will service it for you. I have no
idea if there is any charge for this. If you send the old batteries, and
flashlight to the battery company, they may replace the flashlight at their
own descression. They are usually tough for this, and may find excuses,
but it may be worth the risk of the flashlight is badly messed up.

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My MagLite's batteries leaked and after much effort, some penetrating
oil, and scratching the everlovin'crap out of the barrel and cap with
a table vise and some pliers, I got finally got the end cap off.
I knocked out the corroded batteries. I took a wire detail brush and
scrubbed the cap theads and spring to get as much scale off as I could
and then I scraped the inside of the barrel. I put new batteries in
the flashlight and thankfully, they slid in without much effort. I've
put just a dab of lube grease on the tail cap threads. It's working
fine again but will the dried corrosion inside somehow react to the
aluminum barrel? I've read in here where I should not use baking soda
etc.
I'm told by Customer Service at Energizer.com that I can ship the
flashlight and the batteries to Ohio,(I live in Georgia), and they'll
"investigate my claim". I don't care to go through the aggravation and
shipping if my flashlight will still work.
I don't mind my light being scratched to smithereens.

 

[H. R. Bob Hofmann]

My MagLite's batteries leaked and after much effort, some penetrating
oil, and scratching the everlovin'crap out of the barrel and cap with
a table vise and some pliers, I got finally got the end cap off.
I knocked out the corroded batteries. I took a wire detail brush and
scrubbed the cap theads and spring to get as much scale off as I could
and then I scraped the inside of the barrel. I put new batteries in
the flashlight and thankfully, they slid in without much effort. I've
put just a dab of lube grease on the tail cap threads. It's working
fine again but will the dried corrosion inside somehow react to the
aluminum barrel? I've read in here where I should not use baking soda
etc.
I'm told by Customer Service at Energizer.com that I can ship the
flashlight and the batteries to Ohio,(I live in Georgia), and they'll
"investigate my claim". I don't care to go through the aggravation and
shipping if my flashlight will still work.
I don't mind my light being scratched to smithereens.

You don't say what type of batteries leaked, if they were the old
carbo, non-alkaline battieries, I doubt if there is any warranty from
the battery mfgr. I would use a brush and scrub out whatever residue
you can get at, and then rinse thoroughly , but gently to avoid
getting water where there was no previous damage, and blow-drying at a
low heat as someone else suggested. Maglites are almost
indestructable, and if the corrosion did not get to the switch, you're
probably ok. I would take the lens assembly off before doing any
cleaning, also be careful to clean out the socket where the light bulb
plugs in, any corrosion there would be a major problem to cure.

H. R. (Bob) Hofmann

 

[Doug]

My MagLite's batteries leaked and after much effort, some penetrating
oil, and scratching the everlovin'crap out of the barrel and cap with
a table vise and some pliers, I got finally got the end cap off.
I knocked out the corroded batteries. I took a wire detail brush and
scrubbed the cap theads and spring to get as much scale off as I could
and then I scraped the inside of the barrel. I put new batteries in
the flashlight and thankfully, they slid in without much effort. I've
put just a dab of lube grease on the tail cap threads. It's working
fine again but will the dried corrosion inside somehow react to the
aluminum barrel? I've read in here where I should not use baking soda
etc.
I'm told by Customer Service at Energizer.com that I can ship the
flashlight and the batteries to Ohio,(I live in Georgia), and they'll
"investigate my claim". I don't care to go through the aggravation and
shipping if my flashlight will still work.
I don't mind my light being scratched to smithereens.

I have two comments. Do you realize that the parts on the lamp end all come
out and seperate and all of them can be ordered from maglight.