Batteries stuck in "Mag-lite"
24 May 2006, 03:57 PM
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Batteries stuck in "Mag-lite"
Got on of the larger "Maglites" and found it the other day.
Only problem is the batteries have leaked and got stuck inside.
Is there some kind of liquid that will dissolve battery acid???
Or any other ideas.
Tried banging, knocking, whacking and C4 but can't budge it
Only problem is the batteries have leaked and got stuck inside.
Is there some kind of liquid that will dissolve battery acid???
Or any other ideas.
Tried banging, knocking, whacking and C4 but can't budge it
24 May 2006, 04:43 PM
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Depends how long they have been in there and how bad the leak is. The same thing happened to my 3C maglite... the batteries had been in there for years and had completely welded themselves in. Even opening both ends and hammering a screwdriver against the batteries failed to shift them 
24 May 2006, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnyrex
How about screwing a screw in to it,then pull it out with pliers
No! not and electric one, screw slipped and i punched my self on the chin
I'll give the WD40 ago, you never know
24 May 2006, 05:24 PM
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Worth a shot spray with WD40
and/or put int the freezer, take out put in a warmish oven, take out put back in freezer. The expansion and contraction should break the weak bonds between the battery and the acid.
and/or put int the freezer, take out put in a warmish oven, take out put back in freezer. The expansion and contraction should break the weak bonds between the battery and the acid.
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24 May 2006, 10:22 PM
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Don't want to sound stupid here... but it isn't actually ACID... a dry cell battery has an alkaline based electrolyte doesn't it?
So wouldn't that gunk be a mild (ish) alkaline solution? If so, wouldn't pouring a mild acid solution on it neutralise it?
So.... pour some lemon juice or vinegar and see if it soaks it up...
So wouldn't that gunk be a mild (ish) alkaline solution? If so, wouldn't pouring a mild acid solution on it neutralise it?
So.... pour some lemon juice or vinegar and see if it soaks it up...
24 May 2006, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rb5037
Tried that and got the shock of my life
No! not and electric one, screw slipped and i punched my self on the chin
I'll give the WD40 ago, you never know
No! not and electric one, screw slipped and i punched my self on the chin
I'll give the WD40 ago, you never know
25 May 2006, 10:00 AM
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Exatly the same thing happened to me on Rally GB 2 years ago, hadn't used it for years, switched it on and nothing! Opened it up and the batteries were welded to the inside.
Solution? Simple! Poured a can of Coca Cola down it, left it while I went to watch the stage, came back and twatted it against a large rock a couple of times. Et voila! Out they came. Flushed it out with water, let it dry and put new batteries in, it still works fine now. Has a couple of scratches on it from the rock, but still better than having to buy a new one.
Geezer
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Make sure you take both ends off before you start to hit it against anything!
Solution? Simple! Poured a can of Coca Cola down it, left it while I went to watch the stage, came back and twatted it against a large rock a couple of times. Et voila! Out they came. Flushed it out with water, let it dry and put new batteries in, it still works fine now. Has a couple of scratches on it from the rock, but still better than having to buy a new one.
Geezer
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Make sure you take both ends off before you start to hit it against anything!
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25 May 2006, 10:01 AM
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get a new maglite,
its bound to be scummy and the contacts probably scuzzed up.
they do some nice new "shiney" ones!! you know you want one!!
dazza
its bound to be scummy and the contacts probably scuzzed up.
they do some nice new "shiney" ones!! you know you want one!!
dazza
25 May 2006, 11:48 AM
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Right.........
Gave the bleech a go as i had some to hand. Didn't work so now i've got to go and buy a can of coke at 80 odd pence
I hope that works
Let you know in 30 mins
By the way, my Mag-lite looks nothing like the one above
Gave the bleech a go as i had some to hand. Didn't work so now i've got to go and buy a can of coke at 80 odd pence
I hope that works
Let you know in 30 mins
By the way, my Mag-lite looks nothing like the one above
25 May 2006, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Kieran_Burns
Umm... I said use a mild acid first... but what the hey
Tried.
Bleach,
Coke,
No joy.
Going to raid the cupboard to see if i can see any vinegar
If no joy I'll pop down the the chip shop before it closes at 2pm
25 May 2006, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Reality
We want photos of the problem and the injuries as a result of trying to extract the leaking batteries !
25 May 2006, 02:18 PM
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Not got a camera here but...........................
Did you know, if you drill into the center of a battery its got a grey paste that comes out, and around the outside there's a black dust.
Just a bit of usless infomation for your Thursday afternoon
I WILL GET THE BATTERY OUT ! ! ! ! ! !
Anyone know anyone with C4???
Did you know, if you drill into the center of a battery its got a grey paste that comes out, and around the outside there's a black dust.
Just a bit of usless infomation for your Thursday afternoon
I WILL GET THE BATTERY OUT ! ! ! ! ! !
Anyone know anyone with C4???
25 May 2006, 02:23 PM
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Just think, WHEN it dose come out i could sell it on eBay.........
"One Battery that got stuck in a Mag-lite and was made famous on Scoobynet"
Starting bid £20
Reserve £150
"One Battery that got stuck in a Mag-lite and was made famous on Scoobynet"
Starting bid £20
Reserve £150