On Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:53:44 +0000 (UTC), Tegger
wrote:

Each and every one was destroyed by leaking batteries. All the batteries
used were either Energizer or Duracell alkaline.

I have come to the tentative conclusion that the primary issue is that
MagLites are sealed too well to allow any sort of air flow through them.

Our other less-well-sealed flashlights (some dating back to the '80s) do
not suffer from this problem, even with the same brand and type of
batteries. This is what leads me to the tentative conclusion mentioned
above.

My solution: unload the MagLite when not in use; leave it open; only
install the batteries when you need the flashlight.

I have Maglites with Energizer or Duracell, but no leakage problems.
So I doubt it is a consequence of Maglites.
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