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Taking apart a Mini-Maglite
I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel
room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob |
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"zxcvbob" wrote in message ... I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The lamp end unscrews Bob |
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zxcvbob wrote:
I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... |
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"zxcvbob" wrote in message ... I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The lamp end unscrews Bob Are you sure about that? I unscrewed the reflector, but don't see any way to remove the LED assembly. (I neglected to mention it's an LED model, not incandescent, can't believe I left that out) Thanks, Bob |
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On Nov 29, 3:54*pm, zxcvbob wrote:
Jim wrote: "zxcvbob" wrote in message ... I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. *(it was under the car seat) *Two of the batteries leaked -- * the ones closest to the lamp. *The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. *I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. *Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob * *The lamp end unscrews Bob Are you sure about that? *I unscrewed the reflector, but don't see any way to remove the LED assembly. (I neglected to mention it's an LED model, not incandescent, can't believe I left that out) Thanks, Bob- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Contact the battery manufacturer!!!! |
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Patrick Cleburne wrote:
zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob |
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On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:26:35 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob I wouldn't try oil as the cell has expanded in the tube. Ideas? Cut the head off a 4" screw, chuck in a drill and try to drill some of the battery core out to collapse it? (an idea). |
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"zxcvbob" wrote in message ... I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob Battery companies will replace items damaged by corrosion. Send it to them and see what happens. |
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Oren wrote:
On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:26:35 -0600, zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob I wouldn't try oil as the cell has expanded in the tube. Ideas? Cut the head off a 4" screw, chuck in a drill and try to drill some of the battery core out to collapse it? (an idea). I'm thinking just insert a screw into the cell and use a slide hammer. nate -- replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply. http://members.cox.net/njnagel |
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On Nov 29, 2:15*pm, zxcvbob wrote:
Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. *(it was under the car seat) *Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. *The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. *I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. *Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture *of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. *They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) *It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob Bob- Over the years I have found & "salvaged", repaired or got DuraCell to replace a number of full sized maglites. I messed around with a few AA incandesant mini-mags but I found them not worth effort even to invoke the DuraCell "If we ever damage your flashlight" claim. At one poiny, I did a "shoot off" between Duracells" and Energizer alkalines. Same model flashlight stored in the same vehicle. Duracells swelled up, seized up or leaked and failed ........in the same amount of time the Energizers were fine. I reported the results of my test & problem that Duracells seem to have in Maglites.......... I got a form letter, a check for the flashlight and a coupon for free batteries. Now I only use Energizers in my Maglites.........and when I find a flashlight (expensive enough to deal with) trashed by Duracells, I just invoke their "warranty" and get it replaced for free along with new batteries. With the Duracell warranty its just not worth the time to fix them. cheers Bob |
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zxcvbob wrote:
Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob I've done that with a remote before. They didn't replace the remote but sent me a check for about 80% of the remotes value. |
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tom wrote in :
zxcvbob wrote: Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob I've done that with a remote before. They didn't replace the remote but sent me a check for about 80% of the remotes value. Bummer;some remotes are difficult if not impossible to get after a few years of ownership,and "universal" remotes don't work on many functions,if at all. (and how is the value determined???) Once again,IMO,Duracells leak more often than other brands. I don't use them anymore. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at localnet dot com |
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On the filament versions, the bulb pulls out. Then, the "DO
NOT REMOVE" plastic part pulls out. Then, you can use the flat end of a drill bit to push the other part of the DO NOT REMOVE. I havn't tried to dissemble a LED version, they may be totally different. On the filament bulb mini mag varieties, I often have to dissemble the switch assembly to clean the contacts. The light grows dim, even on fresh batteries. I'm part engineer. I've spent a lot of hours trying to analyze how to clean and service a $10 flashlight. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "zxcvbob" wrote in message ... Are you sure about that? I unscrewed the reflector, but don't see any way to remove the LED assembly. (I neglected to mention it's an LED model, not incandescent, can't believe I left that out) Thanks, Bob |
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Been tried before, seldom with any success. Being they are
alkalines, be sure and scrub everything and wash hands afterwards. Some dilluted vinegar may help. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Nate Nagel" wrote in message ... I'm thinking just insert a screw into the cell and use a slide hammer. nate -- replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply. http://members.cox.net/njnagel |
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Thanks for the field report. I've also heard Energizers are
more dependable. I did buy a load of AAA energizer off ebay, slightly out of date. Many were leakers. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "DD_BobK" wrote in message ... Bob- Over the years I have found & "salvaged", repaired or got DuraCell to replace a number of full sized maglites. I messed around with a few AA incandesant mini-mags but I found them not worth effort even to invoke the DuraCell "If we ever damage your flashlight" claim. At one poiny, I did a "shoot off" between Duracells" and Energizer alkalines. Same model flashlight stored in the same vehicle. Duracells swelled up, seized up or leaked and failed .........in the same amount of time the Energizers were fine. I reported the results of my test & problem that Duracells seem to have in Maglites.......... I got a form letter, a check for the flashlight and a coupon for free batteries. Now I only use Energizers in my Maglites.........and when I find a flashlight (expensive enough to deal with) trashed by Duracells, I just invoke their "warranty" and get it replaced for free along with new batteries. With the Duracell warranty its just not worth the time to fix them. cheers Bob |
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On 2009-11-29, zxcvbob wrote:
Are you sure about that? I unscrewed the reflector, but don't see any way to remove the LED assembly. (I neglected to mention it's an LED model, not incandescent, can't believe I left that out) I've got a 3AA LED model, and the bulb assembly spins freely. It even slides up and down freely about an 1/8th of an inch. It has 2 little slots in the top. I tried grabbing it an pulling it out with a pair of tweezers, but I felt like I was about to break the plastic, so that doesn't seem to be the proper method of removal. You could try Maglite's website, or send them an email about it. http://www.maglite.com/anatomy_spare_AA_LED.asp |
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On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:26:35 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob I have one that I can't get open either. I called Mag Lite once and they said they would replace it for free if it has a specific brand name of batteries in it. I never sent it in, but try the company. |
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On Nov 29, 4:26*pm, zxcvbob wrote:
I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. *(it was under the car seat) *Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. *The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. *I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. *Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering the IQ and temperment here. |
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On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:13:50 -0800 (PST), in2dadark
wrote: I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering the IQ and temperment here. Smart people don't use Google Groups to participate here. Many will not even respond to a thread from Google, regardless of IQ of a poster. That is/may be the reason you don't get the answer(s) you desire. "Very odd group here" - ain't that some ****! |
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Oren wrote:
On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:13:50 -0800 (PST), in2dadark wrote: I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering the IQ and temperment here. Smart people don't use Google Groups to participate here. Many will not even respond to a thread from Google, regardless of IQ of a poster. That is/may be the reason you don't get the answer(s) you desire. "Very odd group here" - ain't that some ****! 'Very odd group here' - he says that like it is a bad thing! I find this group very educational and useful, and I grew up in the frigging business. The vast (or half-vast) range of different life experiences the regulars on here have had, have given them a range of real-world experience I could never match. I suppose the personality traits and quirks of some of the regulars may be a little scary or offensive to those that have never swung a hammer, but I dealt with people like that on the job sites every day, so it doesn't faze me. And to bring this back on-thread- I never had a battery leak in a mag-lite so bad that I couldn't bang it out by slamming the closed tail on a board repeatedly. (after removing both bulbs, of course.) I think mag-lite has gone downhill since they went mass-market. Keep meaning to get LED conversions for the ones I have, if I ever find them all. -- aem sends... |
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Might have to pull the piece out with fingernails. Or, it
may be a different design than the 2AA filament bulb designs. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "ShadowTek" wrote in message n... I've got a 3AA LED model, and the bulb assembly spins freely. It even slides up and down freely about an 1/8th of an inch. It has 2 little slots in the top. I tried grabbing it an pulling it out with a pair of tweezers, but I felt like I was about to break the plastic, so that doesn't seem to be the proper method of removal. You could try Maglite's website, or send them an email about it. http://www.maglite.com/anatomy_spare_AA_LED.asp |
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Correct. There is no predicting what will interest, or
inflame the writers on this list. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "in2dadark" wrote in message ... jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering the IQ and temperment here. |
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"zxcvbob" wrote in message ... I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob I have had little luck with the Mini-Maglites that suffered from leaking batteries. They CAN be disassembled, but I have only had one that I put back into service. I wonder why so many of them have leaky batteries, and in all my other battery devices, they don't leak as much. Steve |
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The Nite Ize from Walmart is very respectable conversion.
Good light. Slightly blue. No focussing ability. Never blows a bulb, batteries last longer. Teralux is also excellent. I've got the one watt Teralux, and really love it. Reasonably white light, a hint of blue. Bright, and can be focussed. With my Teralux, I bought me a new Minimag from walmart. The threads are so loose, it kept turning itself on in my pocket. I used an older Minimag, which works perfectly. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "aemeijers" wrote in message news And to bring this back on-thread- I never had a battery leak in a mag-lite so bad that I couldn't bang it out by slamming the closed tail on a board repeatedly. (after removing both bulbs, of course.) I think mag-lite has gone downhill since they went mass-market. Keep meaning to get LED conversions for the ones I have, if I ever find them all. -- aem sends... |
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"Steve B" wrote in
: I have had little luck with the Mini-Maglites that suffered from leaking batteries. They CAN be disassembled, but I have only had one that I put back into service. I wonder why so many of them have leaky batteries, and in all my other battery devices, they don't leak as much. Steve it's not the MiniMag that is at fault for leaking batteries. It's the batteries themselves. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at localnet dot com |
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On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:04:58 -0500, aemeijers
wrote: Oren wrote: On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:13:50 -0800 (PST), in2dadark wrote: I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering the IQ and temperment here. Smart people don't use Google Groups to participate here. Many will not even respond to a thread from Google, regardless of IQ of a poster. That is/may be the reason you don't get the answer(s) you desire. "Very odd group here" - ain't that some ****! 'Very odd group here' - he says that like it is a bad thing! I find this group very educational and useful, and I grew up in the frigging business. The vast (or half-vast) range of different life experiences the regulars on here have had, have given them a range of real-world experience I could never match. I suppose the personality traits and quirks of some of the regulars may be a little scary or offensive to those that have never swung a hammer, but I dealt with people like that on the job sites every day, so it doesn't faze me. Me: So You have a degree in Criminal Justice? Person: Yes! Me: Okay forget everything you learned in class. We run a penal institution! And to bring this back on-thread- I never had a battery leak in a mag-lite so bad that I couldn't bang it out by slamming the closed tail on a board repeatedly. (after removing both bulbs, of course.) I think mag-lite has gone downhill since they went mass-market. Keep meaning to get LED conversions for the ones I have, if I ever find them all. I now have to look for my military flashlight. Switch is brass and all contacts inside are copper. Must be 30 + years old. Never a leak or corrosion. |
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What brand of batteries?
I've also found with some, the machine threads to the focussing head are so sloppy, they turn themselves on. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Steve B" wrote in message ... I have had little luck with the Mini-Maglites that suffered from leaking batteries. They CAN be disassembled, but I have only had one that I put back into service. I wonder why so many of them have leaky batteries, and in all my other battery devices, they don't leak as much. Steve |
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I've had minimags that seemed to like turning themselves on.
The newer ones from Walmart, that is. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Jim Yanik" wrote in message 4... it's not the MiniMag that is at fault for leaking batteries. It's the batteries themselves. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at localnet dot com |
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I had such an angle head light. Back, well, a lot of years
ago. I recently found my web gear, and decided to see if the contents were at all usable. Sure enough, the batteries corroded the flash light to destruction. I beat on it for a while, soaked, and finally think I pitched it out. I'll have to go look -- might take up the manufacturer on the leak warranty. I can't remember which brand, and it's probably trashed by now. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Oren" wrote in message ... I now have to look for my military flashlight. Switch is brass and all contacts inside are copper. Must be 30 + years old. Never a leak or corrosion. |
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zxcvbob wrote: Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob There is an 800 number on the battery, just call that and they will give you mailing instructions to send it in. It will end up costing you just a couple $ in postage to get it repaired / replaced. |
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Taking apart a Mini-Maglite
Jim Yanik wrote:
tom wrote in : zxcvbob wrote: Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob I've done that with a remote before. They didn't replace the remote but sent me a check for about 80% of the remotes value. Bummer;some remotes are difficult if not impossible to get after a few years of ownership,and "universal" remotes don't work on many functions,if at all. (and how is the value determined???) Once again,IMO,Duracells leak more often than other brands. I don't use them anymore. A lot of people don't know about these folks. It's where I refer anyone looking for a hard to find replacement remote. http://www.replacementremotes.com/ TDD |
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Taking apart a Mini-Maglite
Nate Nagel wrote:
Oren wrote: On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:26:35 -0600, zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob I wouldn't try oil as the cell has expanded in the tube. Ideas? Cut the head off a 4" screw, chuck in a drill and try to drill some of the battery core out to collapse it? (an idea). I'm thinking just insert a screw into the cell and use a slide hammer. nate I have one of these that works fairly well for pulling things out. It's designed for starting wood screws but drill a little hole in something, twist this thing in and pull. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KFZ0AU/ TDD |
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aemeijers wrote:
Oren wrote: On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:13:50 -0800 (PST), in2dadark wrote: I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering the IQ and temperment here. Smart people don't use Google Groups to participate here. Many will not even respond to a thread from Google, regardless of IQ of a poster. That is/may be the reason you don't get the answer(s) you desire. "Very odd group here" - ain't that some ****! 'Very odd group here' - he says that like it is a bad thing! I find this group very educational and useful, and I grew up in the frigging business. The vast (or half-vast) range of different life experiences the regulars on here have had, have given them a range of real-world experience I could never match. I suppose the personality traits and quirks of some of the regulars may be a little scary or offensive to those that have never swung a hammer, but I dealt with people like that on the job sites every day, so it doesn't faze me. And to bring this back on-thread- I never had a battery leak in a mag-lite so bad that I couldn't bang it out by slamming the closed tail on a board repeatedly. (after removing both bulbs, of course.) I think mag-lite has gone downhill since they went mass-market. Keep meaning to get LED conversions for the ones I have, if I ever find them all. -- aem sends... Hey, the "non-odds" are very boring. *snicker* TDD |
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Taking apart a Mini-Maglite
Stormin Mormon wrote:
What brand of batteries? I've also found with some, the machine threads to the focussing head are so sloppy, they turn themselves on. A drop or two of STP or silicone damping fluid works wonders on those threads. TDD |
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Taking apart a Mini-Maglite
Jim Yanik wrote: tom wrote in : zxcvbob wrote: Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob I've done that with a remote before. They didn't replace the remote but sent me a check for about 80% of the remotes value. Bummer;some remotes are difficult if not impossible to get after a few years of ownership,and "universal" remotes don't work on many functions,if at all. (and how is the value determined???) Once again,IMO,Duracells leak more often than other brands. I don't use them anymore. A couple months ago I discovered that some Walgreens batteries had leaked in my 10 year old DVD remote and had trashed it. Fortunately my Comcast cable remote has an Aux feature and the instructions even listed the correct code and that's now also my DVD remote. Worked out fine and I now have one less remote to juggle. |
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"in2dadark" wrote in message ... On Nov 29, 4:26 pm, zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob jee bob. I really thought, after reading the responses to my cabinets post they were going to rip you and tell you to get a life and a new flashlight. Very odd group here. Apparently field stripping a flash light is high on their list of 'need to discuss' issues. My next thread will be titled 'how do I repair (not replace) a leaky flapper valve on my toilet'..There should be high interest in that considering the IQ and temperment here. You asked a STUPID question , through Google Groups no less , about cabinet prices in your area when there is no way in hell anybody on here could possibly know that...Jesh , post the phone numbers to HD , Lowes and the mom&pop in your area and I'll call them and find out for you....Mommy dress you in the morning too ??? LOL....Assclown...I'm begining to see why others filter out the Google Idiots... |
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Taking apart a Mini-Maglite
On Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:32:59 -0500, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On the filament versions, the bulb pulls out. Then, the "DO NOT REMOVE" plastic part pulls out. Then, you can use the flat end of a drill bit to push the other part of the DO NOT REMOVE. I havn't tried to dissemble a LED version, they may be totally different. Yeah, I'm thinking the LED must be different - I've taken the little AA-cell maglites apart before (admittedly long ago) and I don't remember there being any gotchas at all. From memory: unscrew head, remove reflector bowl, bulb, and plastic insert - from other end, unscrew tail-cap, and you're left with a hollow tube with (corroded) batteries in it. Insert something into tube body, smack with a hammer, clean* up afterwards. * one of my maglites had a Duracell leak inside it. Wish I'd known about the warranty; I cleaned it up and neutralized the leak and thankfully it came back with no problem (little bit of pitting left inside the lamp body) - but a new maglite would have been less trouble. |
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zxcvbob wrote:
I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? If the batteries are EverReady (energizers) they are still guaranteed not to leak. Send the lights to them and they will repair or replace them for free. |
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On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:47:53 -0600, zxcvbob
wrote: zxcvbob wrote: Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob I called Duracell. After waiting on hold for a half hour and listening to the worst music in the world and being told repeatedly "your call is very important to us...", they picked up just as I was about to hang up. Took my information over the phone and will be sending me a check for $20 (almost enough to replace the flashlight) and some coupons. They don't want me to send it back -- so I may still try to drill the swollen battery out but it's *awfully* deep in there, and I'll bet the switch doesn't work anymore and it's integrated with the LED assembly. Bob Call Maglite and get a two for one deal. |
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Metspitzer wrote in
: On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:47:53 -0600, zxcvbob wrote: zxcvbob wrote: Patrick Cleburne wrote: zxcvbob wrote: I just found the 3AA MiniMaglite that I thought I left in a motel room over a year ago. (it was under the car seat) Two of the batteries leaked -- the ones closest to the lamp. The corrosion doesn't look bad. The bottom battery just dropped out easily, and I was able to knock the middle battery out by hitting the tailcap with a deadblow hammer, but the last one won't budge. I don't see any way to take it apart from the lamp end. Any ideas? I wonder if some penetrating oil would help? Bob The light is trashed. Saw it apart if you have to to identify the brand of batteries. Then email a picture of the leaking batteries along with a polite note to the mfr. They'll buy you a new one-- though may require sending the mess to them first... That's a good idea. They are Duracells, dated "MAR 2013" (I got 2 of them out, and the third one won't budge.) It's a $20-something flashlight. Bob I called Duracell. After waiting on hold for a half hour and listening to the worst music in the world and being told repeatedly "your call is very important to us...", they picked up just as I was about to hang up. Took my information over the phone and will be sending me a check for $20 (almost enough to replace the flashlight) and some coupons. They don't want me to send it back -- so I may still try to drill the swollen battery out but it's *awfully* deep in there, and I'll bet the switch doesn't work anymore and it's integrated with the LED assembly. Bob Call Maglite and get a two for one deal. why should Maglite repair or replace a product of theirs damaged by a battery made by someone else? I'd refer the customer to the battery maker. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at localnet dot com |
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