How to Remove Leaking Batteries from a Maglite

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How to Remove Leaking Batteries from a Maglite

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Күн бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@johenson3713 5 жыл бұрын

@GregSr 5 жыл бұрын

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

@thinkingimpaired5663 5 жыл бұрын

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

@evelynortiz4879 5 жыл бұрын

JAYDEN

@MsBurval 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Crazyreviewer123 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bryanobrien2726 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@gemmadidit4118 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@jeroendesterke9739 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@RANDALLOLOGY 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nukeacitrus883 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@THOMMGB 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Maybe list the Duracell site that you used?

@derekca 4 жыл бұрын

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

@oldschoolfunkster1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@cachi-7878 5 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq 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!

@mokarim1583 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@anan.3515 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@leaamherst 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@glennfiddy6569 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnkelly6242 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@ronplucksstrings7112 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@golfcurve7 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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

@lordwillemtobias8570 17 күн бұрын

Looking forward to doing this exact job and an upgrade to the bulb and reflector. Your how to and tips are going to come in very useful. Not so much as a valuable torch but to see if I can. 14:51

@MySupercarLife 11 күн бұрын

Good luck! Just take your time and I'm sure you'll get it done

@robznl Жыл бұрын

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!

@dressseller Жыл бұрын

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.

@Glass0NI0N 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@kerrym.5643 11 ай бұрын

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

@artgerman3596 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for sharing.

@derekca 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@JeDyeReleases 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@andiscott2002 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@stevenhowe5514 Жыл бұрын

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.

@christopherlai2169 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MySupercarLife 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Happy to help 👍

@philipiano001 5 ай бұрын

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.

@filafanfan5044 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing 👍

@daveg872 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comprehensive video for an all to common problem.

@MySupercarLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@danieltmaide 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@daz4312 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@johndough9187 Жыл бұрын

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

@kimchee94112 Жыл бұрын

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.

@semco72057 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@howlywilliams6627 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ltdees2362 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@Subgunman Жыл бұрын

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.

@Gunbudder Жыл бұрын

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!

@sut2910 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@Buzzby4020 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ianevans67 4 жыл бұрын

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

@latenightlizzie7560 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

I'm happy it helped!

@jims7465 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Hope this helps someone out 👍

@dm12377 3 жыл бұрын

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

@hanshansons3104 7 ай бұрын

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

@frostina2k 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@robertwalsh5461 2 жыл бұрын

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

@philipiano001 5 ай бұрын

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

@usernamemykel 4 ай бұрын

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.

@pressleyfreeze1041 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@MsBurval 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mickjager5974 5 жыл бұрын

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

@boydovens4180 4 ай бұрын

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 .

@smirkingdevil 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@usernamemykel 4 ай бұрын

They're good for your nuts.

@kevinshumaker3664 Жыл бұрын

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.... ✌️

@b_o_o_g_i_e__ 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Demiglitch 3 жыл бұрын

Good call with the mallet.

@samuelyoung9932 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MySupercarLife 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jimthompson5612 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for such an informative video!

@netgnome7996 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@APSAL07 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@kettenton 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽 Saved my maglite, thank you!

@davidbolha Жыл бұрын

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. 😆

@googlesbitch 5 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@NCF8710 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@mrisaac638 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SouthernPatriot1 5 жыл бұрын

Duracell is famous for corroding, prefer energizer imo

@MrJrgrant 4 жыл бұрын

@Morahman7vnNo2 More likely a ploy to sell more MagLites!

@chief9938 4 жыл бұрын

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

@oldbuddyben 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ReneaDooserider 2 жыл бұрын

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.💜🦋💕

@philhemenway3503 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Maria-yf8fp 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MySupercarLife 5 жыл бұрын

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

@hankus253 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@ShabbernigdoXingjian 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@wierpkevin 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MySupercarLife 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree with this.

@Horde334 Жыл бұрын

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.

@viperstrike3827 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bobp414 Жыл бұрын

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

@annpici7642 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-hi3jd8cu2m 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding!!!

@JT_70 4 жыл бұрын

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

@vikramgupta2326 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MusicalHifi54 Жыл бұрын

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.

@crystalr7602 7 ай бұрын

Did this exact thing with my maglite like these lites....broke that ring, bent the contact, made a real mess of it and I took my time.....perhaps my lite was too far gone......

@cubano100pct 4 ай бұрын

Instead of MDF that is a hard piece of wood, I would just a piece 2x4 that is made of softer pine wood. Another option is to try to push it out using a clamp.

@alamosabill201 6 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Simon Bradbur

@jimmayors2315 Ай бұрын

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. ;-(

@KpxUrz5745 8 ай бұрын

It's almost unbelievable that a company would manufacture their products so that, instead of just easily changing batteries, many owners will just resort to throwing the flashlight away. This is far too involved for most people to try to fix. Look how many videos there are on this exact same issue!

@soplim8632 2 жыл бұрын

Did you know that mag lite will replace the flashlight if you contact them send them a picture with the leaking batteries or send the flashlight back to them, they will replace it if you use Energizers or Duracell alkaline batteries. They replaced my mini maglite and my 6d cells flash lite. No questions asked.

@MySupercarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't think they do this in the UK, and also this flashlight is specific to Ferrari's and is no longer made so they wouldn't replace it - it has to be repaired to be original to the car.

@soplim8632 2 жыл бұрын

@@MySupercarLife I’m in Australia. If it’s made by maglite they will replace it. I just recently 4 weeks ago sent them another one of my maglite 4cell which leaked. Got my replacement within a month. I was running the terralux 1000lumen upgrade globes which make the batteries really hot which causes them to leak. I just don’t tell them that and put the original globe back in it when I send it back. Just make sure your using Duracell or Energizers batteries. I have had 3. 6cell maglite and 2 mini maglites replaced in 8 year period. That’s 5 flashlites all up replaced No question asked. Just don’t tell them your running aftermarket globe setups.

@fideauone3416 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@dougharlow6037 Жыл бұрын

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.

@robertheinkel6225 5 жыл бұрын

Those halogen bulbs should not be handled with your bare hands. The oil on your hands will cause the bulb to fail.

@davidreynolds4684 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@juangarcia-uy2xo 2 жыл бұрын

Tanks very informative il work on mine now

@thetraindriver01 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MySupercarLife 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jon782 3 жыл бұрын

idk why it didn't occur to you to try the white vinegar to get the battery out since it dissolves the corrosion

@gentleyogaforanybody1520 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MySupercarLife 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gentleyogaforanybody1520 4 жыл бұрын

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

@malcolmgeffon8072 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had seen this before. It would have saved me a mag flashlight.

@Agislife1960 3 жыл бұрын

All alkaline batteries will phosphate over time (Leak) thats why most of the high quality flashlight makers use the CR123 or lithium ion batteries, they don't leak, but they're also more expensive and not as common in the stores as the Alkaline batteries are.

@sdqsdq6274 Жыл бұрын

friend , led flash light dont exist last time nor lithium battery , maglite/nokia/zippo was the brand to own those days , lol

@Maxbps88 Жыл бұрын

Ehh...it worked. I used a flat-head screw-driver and my wallet as the mallet and just started whacking it. And 5-6 whacks and pop! Thanks. It's sitting in white V now.

@MySupercarLife Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Happy it worked!

@adrianotero7963 3 жыл бұрын

I use lithium batteries......no more problem.

@KutWrite 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Now I want to see your car!

@MySupercarLife 5 жыл бұрын

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

@victorcastle1840 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MySupercarLife 4 жыл бұрын

@@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. :-)

@swmovan 5 жыл бұрын

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

@victorcastle1840 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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