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Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16521580 10/12/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,834 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA 1minute Campfire Ranger
1minute Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 29,834 Burns/Hines, Oregon, USA	My luck, if the batteries leak toward the front end, it's toast and not worth the salvage effort. An issue with the leds is batteries last too long and one rarely gives them a simple check. Still function well even when the batteries are leaking. Now I try to just unscrew them and give things a look on about a monthly basis. Last edited by 1minute; 10/13/21. 1Minute

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Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16521638 10/12/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,914 Plains,Texas P plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter
plainsman456 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 11,914 Plains,Texas	Send them an e-mail telling them what happened. They might ask for pictures or have you send it in. They usually will send you another one. By the way were the batteries Duracell?

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16521699 10/12/21
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 16,234 A add Campfire Ranger
add Campfire Ranger A Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 16,234	Haven't bought a Mag Lite product in 30 yrs... ...damn glad about it too! Epstein didn't kill himself. "Play Cinnamon Girl you Sonuvabitch!" Biden didn't win the election.

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16521731 10/12/21
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,339 Middle Tennessee R RickinTN OP Campfire Regular
OP RickinTN Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,339 Middle Tennessee	For those who have asked the brand of the batteries....I don't know. I haven't been able to get one out.

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16521745 10/12/21
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,201 K1500 Campfire Tracker
K1500 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,201	The new mag lite that is designed from the get go to be an LED is a bright light that retains the ability to pound tent tent stakes.

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Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16521828 10/12/21
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,743 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger
Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,743 West of the Blue Ridge	If anyone has a surviving MagLite, I suggest replacing the bulb with a BrightEyes unit, and tailcap switch if available. Run Energizer lithiums or Eneloop rechargeables. This combo has never leaked for me, unlike the the Duracell POS. If you need a new one, Olights are the beans, regrettably made you know where. Pay the extra and get one with a button switch on the end. Also have a couple of rechargeable Streamlight headlamps that are excellent, COO unknown to me (lets keep it that way, please). What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16521869 10/12/21
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 5,194 TAX HELL Allenton Wisconsin I ihookem Campfire Tracker
ihookem Campfire Tracker I Joined: May 2004 Posts: 5,194 TAX HELL Allenton Wisconsin	I have 3 d cell Maglights. My first one is 33? yrs. old. It sits up north in the cabin so it doesnt get used much . However, it always works. But the fruits of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, Gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law. Galations 5: 22&23

Re: Mag lite help Rock Chuck #16522006 10/12/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,676 Fairbanksan in Aleutian Hell stevelyn Campfire Ranger
stevelyn Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,676 Fairbanksan in Aleutian Hell	. Originally Posted by Rock Chuck [quote=5sdad]I never understood how Mag-Lights became such an object of worshipful devotion. They're great for pounding in tent pegs. Beyond that, not so much. There are lots of brighter, lighter, and more reliable lights out there for a lot less money. They were great for cracking skulls back in the day. Now they're pretty much worthless unless you crack skulls as a private person. I can take a Klarus XT-11 with a crenelated bezel and take scalps like an old-school Iroquois. And it's much brighter. Z

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16522021 10/12/21
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 66,936 TN slumlord Campfire Kahuna
slumlord Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 66,936 TN	I had several PrincetonTech plastic xenon lights. Wasnt always galvanic seize, just that batteries leak period. Ruined several of those lights. I quit buying any flashlight over $10 got a 10 pack of those little aluminum cylinder lights from dollar store and walmart. 10 for $10 with batteries already in them. Take the lights and toss em around in every room of the house. $1 a pop Corrode in 3 years. Pfft

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16522031 10/12/21
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,951 Longbranch, Washington JBabcock Campfire Regular
JBabcock Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,951 Longbranch, Washington	O-Light. That’s your answer. Throw the Mag-light away.

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Re: Mag lite help 12344mag #16522093 10/12/21
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by 12344mag Originally Posted by RickinTN Hello all, A couple of years ago I bought a couple of LED "D" cell Mag-Lights for my truck. The last time I used them was last winter as I recall. Since then, and a few surgeries later. I needed on the other day. I pulled it out, and no surprise it didn't work. I too the cap off and the batteries in both lights are corroded. I soaked both with Kroil around the batteries in heavy amounts for over 10 days hoping to free them up. I drilled a hole in the rear battery of one and threaded a large screw hook into the battery. All the pulling I can muster and it's not budging. Any ideas on other ways to get the batteries out? Your help and suggestions most appreciated! Rick Duracell batteries? I bet not. I only buy Duracell now. Energizer is the only brand I’ve had leak (twice). Energizer did send me a check for each item. OP - pls post brand. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16522118 10/12/21
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 3,750 Republic of Texas R Ranger99 Campfire Tracker
Ranger99 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 3,750 Republic of Texas	JMHO- As the others have posted. Toss it and chalk it up to education. BTDT on the corroded batteries- locked up tighter than sheet ( unless you just have lots of disposable time) Used to get the free ready-to-go harbor freight lights as the coupon bonus deal. I've probably got a dozen of those left that work. They're about as bright as I need a flashlight to be. I have a pretty bright one I received as a gift that says ultra fire on one side and cree something something on the other side and it recharges and and it's pretty bright, but doesn't last long shining full blast Toss it and worry no more

Re: Mag lite help Whttail_in_MT #16522183 10/12/21
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by Whttail_in_MT Originally Posted by WeimsnKs Flush with baking soda. A round brush on a drill to clean the ID helps speed things up. Assuming alkaline batteries, what does the baking soda do? Well, duh. It makes the alkaline leakage more basic! 😉🤣 If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16522188 10/12/21
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,168 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by RickinTN For those who have asked the brand of the batteries....I don't know. I haven't been able to get one out. Take the tail cap off and pour vinegar in. Let sit overnight. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Mag lite help 5sdad #16522196 10/12/21
Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 2,360 7 7mm_Loco Campfire Regular
7mm_Loco Campfire Regular 7 Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 2,360	Originally Posted by 5sdad I never understood how Mag-Lights became such an object of worshipful devotion. If you ever have to hit someone upside the head with a 5 cell MAG-LITE You will understand worshipful Devotion Perfectly!

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16522630 10/13/21
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna
Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID	I have a 3 cell. I put an LED conversion in it and now it's about 1/2 as bright as a $3 single AA light I got from Amazon. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: Mag lite help Blackheart #16522642 10/13/21
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA B BobBrown Campfire Outfitter
BobBrown Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA	Originally Posted by Blackheart Originally Posted by Skankhunt42 Good luck but contrary to the opinions on here I have had a 4 D cell mag light for more than 20 years, it rides under the back seat of my pick up 24/7 and it has never failed me. I'm sure I've been lucky but that's where I'm at. I think I still have 4 of them around. They're all 20-30 years old, have never given me any trouble and I'm pretty sure they all still work. That said they have been replaced by better, more modern LED lights and haven't gotten much use in recent years. Sounds like your Leupolds LMAO Hold into the dust FUGK CCP It’s time to WAKE UP GOD BLESS THE USA WWG1WGA THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES

Re: Mag lite help RickinTN #16522646 10/13/21
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA B BobBrown Campfire Outfitter
BobBrown Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA	I haven’t bought a mag light In THIRTY YEARS FUGK CCP It’s time to WAKE UP GOD BLESS THE USA WWG1WGA THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES

Re: Mag lite help huntsman22 #16522717 10/13/21
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,641 South of I-10 B Borchardt Campfire Tracker
Borchardt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,641 South of I-10	Originally Posted by huntsman22 Put a LED head in my 30 year old 5 cell a year or so ago. Bright bastid now..... Malice Green autograph model? Imagine a corporate oligarchy so effective, so advanced and fine tuned that its citizens still call it a democracy.

Re: Mag lite help WeimsnKs #16522726 10/13/21
Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 288 iowa K Krazi Campfire Member
Krazi Campfire Member K Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 288 iowa	My FIL was a Deputy. He said the 4 d cell ones made a good bonker.

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