Flashlight Battery Corrosion Fix?
All of us grab that seldom used flashlight and find that it glows feebly or not at all. Are there any cures (preventative maintenance) for this. I'm trying a couple of things right now but won't know ...
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For the last couple of years I have had a LOT of problems with Duracell. I don't know if it is because I lived in a high humidity area or what the problem is. I have had SEVERAL Maglite flashlights ruined by these batteries, triple D cells and double A style, both LED and regular style. All of them have had (I assume) the batteries expand as well as "blow up" in the tubes and then I could not, in no way shape or form get the batteries back out of the flashlight tubes to even attempt to clean them up. This problem has not been exclusive to flashlights, I have had problems with remotes and electronic toys too. Now, I am told by Maglite that they have an agreement with the battery company, if a flashlight does experience problems like this, you can send it someplace (I don't remember where....sorry) and they will either repair or replace it. I have been pretty loyal to Duracell but have been contemplating changing to Energizer and giving them a try.
