3D cell maglite

#1
Ok, here's the problem. Somebody left my LED maglite on and the batteries died and must have leaked, now the very top one by the bulb is STUCK. I have beat it off a block of wood, added vinegar and baking soda, let it soak, more beating, more soaking..... ABSOLUTELY STUCK. I wouldn't care if it was a crappy old one but its a new LED light, I can't get the bulb part out bc it's held in with a snap ring down in the tube. Any ideas guys?
 

MikeBear

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#5
Don't battery companies replace devices like this when their batteries leak?

Try checking into that, and you may get a free flashlight replacement.
 
#6
The screw idea is probably your best bet. But don't use too large of a diameter screw or it will swell even more. The fact that it's a 3 cell only makes it tougher. I'd try a long drywall screw. Some relatively small chain fastened to the screw will make it easier to pull it out. If you're successful, I've had amazing results using Tarn-X to clean up after exploded batteries. Good luck.
 
#7
Chuck it in the trash and go buy a new one. You will never get all of the corrosion out of the tube, and future battery's will give you trouble as well. Just not worth the frustration:no: Besides, the technology is changing so fast that the new LED Mags are even brighter than the ones that were out last year.
 
#11
Chuck it in the trash and go buy a new one. You will never get all of the corrosion out of the tube, and future battery's will give you trouble as well. Just not worth the frustration:no: Besides, the technology is changing so fast that the new LED Mags are even brighter than the ones that were out last year.
Yeah, cause everyone has $55.00(MSRP) to throw away.

Sand paper will get it physically clean. Baking soda and water will neutralize any remaining acid. WD40 will flush out the baking soda/water. Or, you could try my earlier suggestion of Tarn-X instead of the baking soda/water solution.
 
#14
I had that happen to my nice standard bulb 3 cell blue mag-light, I never could get the batterys out. I gave up on it, I strip all the good parts off it and ended up junking the rest.
 
#15
Don't battery companies replace devices like this when their batteries leak?

Try checking into that, and you may get a free flashlight replacement.
I'd definetly check with the battery manufactuer BEFORE drilling or screwing into the battery. Just looked on Duracell's site and they do show a warrantee against your light being damaged by their batteries. I'd think any of the big name manufacturers would do the same.
 
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