Stuck Batteries in Mag Lite

[jking]

Does anyone know if it's possible to get stuck batteries out of a Maglite? I think the batteries leaked a bit & they are now stuck. I couldn't figure out a way to remove the bulb end of the flashlight, othewise, I'd have tried to knock the batteries out from the other end.

[Mr__Bill]

Could you drill a hole in the end of the battery and run in a lag screw for a handle to pull on?

Bill

[pelligrini]

Might try some vinegar. I had a AA cell get stuck in a small light. After a few minutes the cell came out when I hit the light on the counter.

[4estgump]

Screw the bulb end counter clockwise and pull at the same time. There is a O-Ring in that end to seal out water. Then you will have a open ended tube. Take a dowel and knock the batteries out. Hope this helps.
4est

[Daryl]

Does anyone know if it's possible to get stuck batteries out of a Maglite? I think the batteries leaked a bit & they are now stuck. I couldn't figure out a way to remove the bulb end of the flashlight, othewise, I'd have tried to knock the batteries out from the other end.

Son of a gun
I just reached around the desk to check on mine and it had two leaking batteries. The switch end with the bulb is corroded in place, one battery is stuck. I can see the battery has leaked into the light assembly too. probably a gonner.

[Raffi]

Son of a gun
I just reached around the desk to check on mine and it had two leaking batteries. The switch end with the bulb is corroded in place, one battery is stuck. I can see the battery has leaked into the light assembly too. probably a gonner.

Replace that bad boy. You'd be amazed by the advances in LED flashlight technology. My AA flashlight absolutely blows away my old 4D Maglite.

Checkout: www.4sevens.com, look at Fenix or 4 Sevens lights. You won't be sorry.

[cwsmith]

The bulb end is a little more difficult to remove, but as was previously posted, it can be done without too much extra effort.

If the batteries don't slide out of the tube with a little force, using a dowel as previously desribed, I'd try drilling the batteries from both ends, hopefully breaking them up in the process.

However, if you think the batteries have damaged your Maglite to the point of loss, I'd send the thing in to the battery company for thier replacement. Most battery companies used to offer a guarantee/replacement of any component damaged by thier leaking batteries.

I have never had a Mallory "copper-top" battery leak. On occasion, I have found Eveready leaks, but they are rather rare.

But, on occassion I have found a RayOVac that didn't leak... and leakage seems to be almost a guarantee with that particular brand, sometimes even before I get them out of the package. At least that has been my experience in more than 50 years of battery purchases. (A couple of years ago, by wife came home with some RayOVac "bargains"... four packages of "AA"s.... Nice price, but I ended up throwing out two, never opened packages, as they appeared to be all leaking to the point that you could barely see into the plastic container. All of these were stored in our second floor storage closet, where the temperation ranges from 65 to 85, depending on the season.

I hope this helps.

CWS

[jking]

Replace that bad boy. You'd be amazed by the advances in LED flashlight technology. My AA flashlight absolutely blows away my old 4D Maglite.

Checkout: www.4sevens.com, look at Fenix or 4 Sevens lights. You won't be sorry.

FWIW, the Maglite is the only regular use flashlight I have that isn't either Xenon or LED. While it was nice when I bought it, Xenon & LED is superior.

The bulb end is a little more difficult to remove, but as was previously posted, it can be done without too much extra effort.

If the batteries don't slide out of the tube with a little force, using a dowel as previously desribed, I'd try drilling the batteries from both ends, hopefully breaking them up in the process.

However, if you think the batteries have damaged your Maglite to the point of loss, I'd send the thing in to the battery company for thier replacement. Most battery companies used to offer a guarantee/replacement of any component damaged by thier leaking batteries.

I have never had a Mallory "copper-top" battery leak. On occasion, I have found Eveready leaks, but they are rather rare.

But, on occassion I have found a RayOVac that didn't leak... and leakage seems to be almost a guarantee with that particular brand, sometimes even before I get them out of the package. At least that has been my experience in more than 50 years of battery purchases. (A couple of years ago, by wife came home with some RayOVac "bargains"... four packages of "AA"s.... Nice price, but I ended up throwing out two, never opened packages, as they appeared to be all leaking to the point that you could barely see into the plastic container. All of these were stored in our second floor storage closet, where the temperation ranges from 65 to 85, depending on the season.

I hope this helps.

CWS

The Maglite stays in my car, which is why I didn't catch the battery issue sooner. It seldom gets used or thought about. I've had batteries of all brands leak over the years. I usually buy duracell or eveready, but, have had issues with both. Cheapo batteries get used in the toys for the kids since they are replaced often regardless of brands.

[JSUPreston]

Have you tried pouring a little Diet Coke into the case? I've seen where it has been used to get rid of battery acid in cars. Diet is recommended because it doesn't have the sugar that makes regular coke sticky. Then again, a little baking powder and water will do the same thing.

[TheChadNC]

Anyone used the LED conversion kit on a maglite? I tried the AA one but never could get the switch to fit quite right to make it water tight again. Now with the cost of the little LED lights my maglites hardly get used.

[Daryl]

Replace that bad boy. You'd be amazed by the advances in LED flashlight technology. My AA flashlight absolutely blows away my old 4D Maglite.

Checkout: www.4sevens.com, look at Fenix or 4 Sevens lights. You won't be sorry.

I have a Pelican LED that uses a couple 123a batteries, it is painfully bright, the Maglite was pretty much neglected for some time, it had Rite Aid drug store batteries in it.

[thrytis]

Is it something with the maglites? I have one with the batteries stuck in it. I think they were duracell batteries too, not some cheap brand.

[pelligrini]

Anyone used the LED conversion kit on a maglite? I tried the AA one but never could get the switch to fit quite right to make it water tight again. Now with the cost of the little LED lights my maglites hardly get used.

Yea, I put one in my D cell light a couple years ago. It works well.

I just need to train the grandaughter to put it back from where she got it.

[twistsol]

Is it something with the maglites? I have one with the batteries stuck in it. I think they were duracell batteries too, not some cheap brand.

I don't think it is something with Maglites, but if batteries leak in your $ 0.99 Ace flashlight, you just throw it away and get another one.

[herb fellows]

If you have a couple of rare earth magnets around, you might try that. Those suckers are tenacious!