Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

The flashlight itself seems to be black anodized aluminum. The bottom
Duracell March 2013 D-cell battery leaked and started corroding the steel
spring in the bottom end cap. It left a gunky grayish white gritty goop on
the spring.

Likewise, the grayish gritty goop expanded the battery such that it was
stuck inside the 3-D-cell flashlight. After about 10 minutes of banging
upside down, I was able to extricate the three D-Cell Duracell batteries.

I generally use vinnegar to clean up scale in brass water faucets. Do you
know what chemical I can use on aluminum & steel flashlights to dissolve
the grayish gritty goop from a leaked alkaline battery?

What is that goop made up of anyway?

On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:40:46 -0700, SF Man wrote:
Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

I have no idea what chemical will clean the flashlight (maybe others know
that) but I do know that you can get a free flashlight for the price of the
postage.

I realize that's not what you asked and that postage might cost more than
the flashlight is worth. But it's one answer that others might use.

See the Maglite flashlight FAQ.
http://www.maglite.com/faq_details.asp?faqProd=C

Q: I cant remove the tailcap from my Mag® flashlight. I have even put
pliers on it and tried to twist it off, but it's absolutely frozen or
stuck. Is this problem covered by my warranty?

A: When you cannot remove the tailcap to change the batteries, it almost
certainly indicates that the batteries have leaked and sealed everything
inside the flashlight. Unfortunately, Mag does not warrant against battery
leakage, however, we do have agreements with Duracell, Eveready and
Ray-O-Vac. If one of these brands of batteries has leaked in your
flashlight, send the flashlight to us and we will repair or replace it at
no charge to you. We recommend that you ship the flashlight UPS or Postal
Insured for tracking purposes. Please send to; Mag Instrument, Inc., Attn;
Warranty Dept., 1721 E. Locust St., Ontario, Ca. 91761-7769. You pay the
freight to us and we pay it going back. Please also include a letter with
your name, address, phone number and description of the problem. Dont
forget to indicate what brand of battery is inside if you know. Once we
verify it is Duracell, Eveready or Ray-O-Vac, we will send you a new
flashlight at no charge. Occasionally we open the flashlight and we find it
contains leaking batteries that are not Duracell, Eveready and Ray-O-Vac.
In cases of "off-brand" battery leakage, we can replace your flashlight for
a charge of -- $12.00 plus your state's sales tax for a €˜C or €˜D
Mag-Lite® flashlight, or $8.00 plus tax for a Mini-Maglite® flashlight. If
you are not sure, send the flashlight to us, with the batteries inside, and
we will check to determine the brand. If we find that they are "off-brand"
batteries, we will contact you and arrange for payment before sending you
the replacement flashlight.

Q: I cant get the batteries out of my flashlight. They're stuck inside.
How do I change them? Is this covered by my warranty?

A: When this happens, it almost certainly means that the batteries have
leaked and are stuck inside the barrel. Note: Batteries normally swell
before leaking causing them to get stuck inside the barrel. Mag Instrument
does not warrant against battery leakage, however, we do have agreements
with Duracell, Eveready and Ray-O-Vac that allow us to replace your
flashlight. If one of these brands of batteries is stuck (by leaking in
your flashlight), send the flashlight to us and we will repair or replace
the entire flashlight at no charge to you. We recommend that you ship the
flashlight UPS or Postal Insured for tracking purposes. Please send to; Mag
Instrument, Inc., Attn; Warranty Dept., 1721 E. Locust St., Ontario, Ca.
91761-7769. You pay the freight to us and we pay it going back. Please also
include a letter with your name, address, phone number and a description of
the problem. Dont forget to indicate what brand of batteries is inside if
you know. We will check to verify that it is Duracell, Eveready and
Ray-O-Vac; and if it is, we will send you a new flashlight at no charge.
Occasionally we open the flashlight and we find it contains leaking
batteries that are not Duracell, Eveready and Ray-O-Vac. In cases of
"off-brand" battery leakage, we can replace your flashlight for a charge of
-- $12.00 plus your state's sales tax for a €˜C or €˜D Mag-Lite®
flashlight, or $8.00 plus tax for a Mini-Maglite® flashlight. If you are
not sure, send the flashlight to us, with the batteries inside, and we will
check to determine the brand. If we find that they are "off-brand"
batteries, we will contact you and arrange for payment before sending you
the replacement flashlight.

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On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:58:09 -0700, Wilbur H. wrote:
I have no idea what chemical will clean the flashlight (maybe others know
that) but I do know that you can get a free flashlight for the price of the
postage.

I had already seen the Duracell so-called "guarantee":
http://www1.duracell.com/care_disposal/care.asp

All DURACELL Batteries are guaranteed against defects in material and
workmanship. Should any device be damaged by these batteries due to such
defect, Duracell will repair or replace it (at Duracell's option) if it is
sent with the batteries, postage prepaid to:
Duracell
Berkshire Corporate Park
Bethel, CT, 06801 U.S.A.
Att: Consumer Dept.
Phone: 1-800-551-2355, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time

However, it's just a $25 flashlight so I don't think the postage to send it
to Duracell will be worth the price of a new flashlight.

I just want to clean it up.

Googling, I find this forum says to use isopropyl alcohol to clean the
flashlight after batteries leaked:
http://tinyurl.com/5so7t4g
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...line-batteries

However, this forum says hydrogen peroxide is what we're supposed to use:
http://tinyurl.com/6jtwtbj
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...cell-Batteries

Yet, this site says "baking soda" is what to use:
http://tinyurl.com/yk33gtw
http://gofishingforum.net/maglite-fl...osion-t96.html

And this site says to use vinnegar:
http://tinyurl.com/5sfeuh4
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...-in-3D-Maglite

This one even suggests "Coke Classic" (i.e., phosphoric acid):
http://tinyurl.com/6jmgpvq
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...oded-batteries

It seems strange that these (very different) chemicals are suggested:
- alcohol
- hydrogen peroxide
- baking soda
- vinnegar
- phosphoric acid

Does anyone actually 'know' what chemicals will dissolve the grayish gritty
goopy crud from a leaked alkaline battery?

On Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:21:48 -0700, SF Man wrote:
it's just a $25 flashlight so I don't think the postage to send it
to Duracell will be worth the price of a new flashlight.

You may have paid $25 but you can get a new barrek for $9 plus shipping &
tax at
http://www.zbattery.com/Mag-3d-Barre...-In-Serial-No-

The tailcap & spring assembly is $6.40
http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-D-Ce...-In-Serial-No-

Does anyone actually 'know' what chemicals will dissolve the grayish gritty
goopy crud from a leaked alkaline battery?

This might help.
How to Clean Alkaline Battery Corrosion?
http://www.corrosionist.com/clean_al..._corrosion.htm

It seems the culprit is Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), also known as caustic
potash. The solution, says that web site, is vinnegar.

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On 7/1/2011 3:32 AM, Wilbur H. wrote:

This might help.
How to Clean Alkaline Battery Corrosion?
http://www.corrosionist.com/clean_al..._corrosion.htm

It seems the culprit is Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), also known as caustic
potash. The solution, says that web site, is vinnegar.


Just for the heck of it, I'd entertained the idea of getting my D-cell
leaked-battery maglite open one day. I'd already put a ton of force on it with
a pipe wrench (while not crushing it) but that didn't work.

I wonder if vinegar would penetrate? If I did eventually get it open, would I
be able to get the batteries out by drilling or whatever?

On Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:17:55 -0400, Tom wrote:
would I be able to get the batteries out by drilling or whatever?

If you can remove the end cap, simply drill a hole into the bottom of the
battery and use a screw extractor to try to 'spin' it out.

Worse case, you can successively drill the center of the batter until it
falls apart.

Even so, any decent (aluminum) flashlight is ruined when batteries corrode
so you're best bet is to call the battery and/or flashlight manufacturer
customer service number to get a free replacement.

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If a pipe wrench won't open, then it's probably beyond yours
or my abilities.

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"Tom" wrote in message
...

Just for the heck of it, I'd entertained the idea of getting
my D-cell
leaked-battery maglite open one day. I'd already put a ton
of force on it with
a pipe wrench (while not crushing it) but that didn't work.

I wonder if vinegar would penetrate? If I did eventually get
it open, would I
be able to get the batteries out by drilling or whatever?

On Jul 1, 3:21*am, SF Man wrote:
On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:58:09 -0700, Wilbur H. wrote:
I have no idea what chemical will clean the flashlight (maybe others know
that) but I do know that you can get a free flashlight for the price of the
postage.

I had already seen the Duracell so-called "guarantee":http://www1.duracell.com/care_disposal/care.asp

All DURACELL Batteries are guaranteed against defects in material and
workmanship. Should any device be damaged by these batteries due to such
defect, Duracell will repair or replace it (at Duracell's option) if it is
sent with the batteries, postage prepaid to: * *
Duracell
Berkshire Corporate Park
Bethel, CT, 06801 U.S.A.
Att: Consumer Dept.
Phone: 1-800-551-2355, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time

However, it's just a $25 flashlight so I don't think the postage to send it
to Duracell will be worth the price of a new flashlight.

I just want to clean it up.

Googling, I find this forum says to use isopropyl alcohol to clean the
flashlight after batteries leaked:http://tinyurl.com/5so7t4ghttp://www...5-maglite-with...

However, this forum says hydrogen peroxide is what we're supposed to use:http://tinyurl.com/6jtwtbjhttp://www...83-Fenix-TK40-...

Yet, this site says "baking soda" is what to use:http://tinyurl.com/yk33gtwhttp://gof...lashlight-batt...

And this site says to use vinnegar:http://tinyurl.com/5sfeuh4http://www...34-Corroded-ba...

This one even suggests "Coke Classic" (i.e., phosphoric acid):http://tinyurl.com/6jmgpvqhttp://www...How-to-salvage...

It seems strange that these (very different) chemicals are suggested:
- alcohol
- hydrogen peroxide
- baking soda
- vinnegar
- phosphoric acid

Does anyone actually 'know' what chemicals will dissolve the grayish gritty
goopy crud from a leaked alkaline battery?

Well, the key is *alkaline.* you want to neutralize the alkalai so a
weak acid would seem to be the most appropriate chemical to use. I'm
thinking phosphoric acid is probably your best bet as it is also good
at removing corrosion, although I don't honestly know what is the
safest for the anodized black finish.

nate

Good logic. Now, the question. When alkaline contacts the
aluminum barrel, what is the chemical makeup of the grey
goopy crud? Aluminum hydroxide? Or????

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"N8N" wrote in message
...


Does anyone actually 'know' what chemicals will dissolve
the grayish gritty
goopy crud from a leaked alkaline battery?

Well, the key is *alkaline.* you want to neutralize the
alkalai so a
weak acid would seem to be the most appropriate chemical to
use. I'm
thinking phosphoric acid is probably your best bet as it is
also good
at removing corrosion, although I don't honestly know what
is the
safest for the anodized black finish.

nate

N8N wrote:
On Jul 1, 3:21 am, SF Man wrote:
On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:58:09 -0700, Wilbur H. wrote:
I have no idea what chemical will clean the flashlight (maybe others know
that) but I do know that you can get a free flashlight for the price of the
postage.
I had already seen the Duracell so-called "guarantee":http://www1.duracell.com/care_disposal/care.asp

All DURACELL Batteries are guaranteed against defects in material and
workmanship. Should any device be damaged by these batteries due to such
defect, Duracell will repair or replace it (at Duracell's option) if it is
sent with the batteries, postage prepaid to:
Duracell
Berkshire Corporate Park
Bethel, CT, 06801 U.S.A.
Att: Consumer Dept.
Phone: 1-800-551-2355, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time

However, it's just a $25 flashlight so I don't think the postage to send it
to Duracell will be worth the price of a new flashlight.

I just want to clean it up.

Googling, I find this forum says to use isopropyl alcohol to clean the
flashlight after batteries leaked:http://tinyurl.com/5so7t4ghttp://www...5-maglite-with...

However, this forum says hydrogen peroxide is what we're supposed to use:http://tinyurl.com/6jtwtbjhttp://www...83-Fenix-TK40-...

Yet, this site says "baking soda" is what to use:http://tinyurl.com/yk33gtwhttp://gof...lashlight-batt...

And this site says to use vinnegar:http://tinyurl.com/5sfeuh4http://www...34-Corroded-ba...

This one even suggests "Coke Classic" (i.e., phosphoric acid):http://tinyurl.com/6jmgpvqhttp://www...How-to-salvage...

It seems strange that these (very different) chemicals are suggested:
- alcohol
- hydrogen peroxide
- baking soda
- vinnegar
- phosphoric acid

Does anyone actually 'know' what chemicals will dissolve the grayish gritty
goopy crud from a leaked alkaline battery?

Well, the key is *alkaline.* you want to neutralize the alkalai so a
weak acid would seem to be the most appropriate chemical to use. I'm
thinking phosphoric acid is probably your best bet as it is also good
at removing corrosion, although I don't honestly know what is the
safest for the anodized black finish.

nate


When that happened with my 35-year-old Maglite 5C, I couldn't get the
last 2 batteries out. I wrote to Mag and got directions for removing
the switch assembly so I could press them out, but that didn't work. I
sent it to Mag and they replaced it with a 4C model (they don't make a
5C anymore sob ) They said they had an agreement with the major
battery makers to replace the lights and bill Duracell, Reyovac,
Eveready, etc. If you use off-brand batteries, even alkalines, you
might be out of luck (I know you said Duracell)

-Bob

On 2011-07-06, zxcvbob wrote:

When that happened with my 35-year-old Maglite 5C, I couldn't get the
last 2 batteries out. I wrote to Mag and got directions for removing
the switch assembly.....

My ML 5C went south after about 2 yrs. The switch failed. I jes
tossed the damn thing. Got a Rayovac that's 3 yrs old, cost $10, ,
made of plastic, and uses either lantern battery or 4 D cells and
still works flawlessly. Of course, I can't hit a pop fly or do a
Rodney King with it, but I can put a Kryton bulb in it and blind an
intruder while I whip out my stun gun.

nb

It's sad that they discontinued the 5C. I do have a 4C
light, which I rather like. I painted a couple bright yellow
stripes, it has a bit of a "bumble bee" look now.

When possible, I store lights with the batteries out. The
two in my vehicles, I "try" to remember to remove the
batteries, and put them back in a different order every few
months.

Years ago, I saw a Youtube on removing the switch. Pop the
rubber button off, and use a thin allen wrench to loosen set
screw. Through the center of the switch button shaft. Was
that close to what you remember?

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"zxcvbob"
wrote in message ...


Well, the key is *alkaline.* you want to neutralize the
alkalai so a
weak acid would seem to be the most appropriate chemical
to use. I'm
thinking phosphoric acid is probably your best bet as it
is also good
at removing corrosion, although I don't honestly know what
is the
safest for the anodized black finish.

nate


When that happened with my 35-year-old Maglite 5C, I
couldn't get the
last 2 batteries out. I wrote to Mag and got directions for
removing
the switch assembly so I could press them out, but that
didn't work. I
sent it to Mag and they replaced it with a 4C model (they
don't make a
5C anymore sob ) They said they had an agreement with the
major
battery makers to replace the lights and bill Duracell,
Reyovac,
Eveready, etc. If you use off-brand batteries, even
alkalines, you
might be out of luck (I know you said Duracell)

-Bob

SF Man wrote:

Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

The flashlight itself seems to be black anodized aluminum. The bottom
Duracell March 2013 D-cell battery leaked and started corroding the steel
spring in the bottom end cap. It left a gunky grayish white gritty goop on
the spring.

Likewise, the grayish gritty goop expanded the battery such that it was
stuck inside the 3-D-cell flashlight. After about 10 minutes of banging
upside down, I was able to extricate the three D-Cell Duracell batteries.

I generally use vinnegar to clean up scale in brass water faucets. Do you
know what chemical I can use on aluminum & steel flashlights to dissolve
the grayish gritty goop from a leaked alkaline battery?

What is that goop made up of anyway?

You don't clean it, you call the 800 number on the Duracell batteries
and then follow their instructions to sent the flashlight to them where
they will examine it and repair or replace it.

Vinegar is good. I also use plumbers' fitting brushes, to
scrub the inside of the barrel. Pull the spring out, and
also brush where the spring meets the tail cap, and brush
the end of the barrel (the end of the barrel is electrical
contact, to the tail cap and the electricity also goes
through the spring.) Leave the cap off for a day or so, let
it dry inside. Grease the threads of the tail cap after it
all dries.

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"SF Man" wrote in message
...
Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum
Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries
leaked.

The flashlight itself seems to be black anodized aluminum.
The bottom
Duracell March 2013 D-cell battery leaked and started
corroding the steel
spring in the bottom end cap. It left a gunky grayish white
gritty goop on
the spring.

Likewise, the grayish gritty goop expanded the battery such
that it was
stuck inside the 3-D-cell flashlight. After about 10 minutes
of banging
upside down, I was able to extricate the three D-Cell
Duracell batteries.

I generally use vinnegar to clean up scale in brass water
faucets. Do you
know what chemical I can use on aluminum & steel flashlights
to dissolve
the grayish gritty goop from a leaked alkaline battery?

What is that goop made up of anyway?

I've heard it is usually the battery closest to the spring,
that leaks. Ideally, the light is stored with batteries
removed. Of course, this isn't always practical. I've tried
to remember to rotate the order of the batteries, so they
take turns being the caboose battery.

The one time I had a battery leak, it was a four D cell Mag,
stored upright (pointing towards the ceiling). I used two
pipe wrenches to get the tail cap off, and plumbers fitting
brushes to clean the barrel. Grease the tail cap threads.
Doesn't get much use, so I left the batteries out.

--
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"SF Man" wrote in message
...
Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum
Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries
leaked.

The flashlight itself seems to be black anodized aluminum.
The bottom
Duracell March 2013 D-cell battery leaked and started
corroding the steel
spring in the bottom end cap. It left a gunky grayish white
gritty goop on
the spring.

Likewise, the grayish gritty goop expanded the battery such
that it was
stuck inside the 3-D-cell flashlight. After about 10 minutes
of banging
upside down, I was able to extricate the three D-Cell
Duracell batteries.

I generally use vinnegar to clean up scale in brass water
faucets. Do you
know what chemical I can use on aluminum & steel flashlights
to dissolve
the grayish gritty goop from a leaked alkaline battery?

What is that goop made up of anyway?

On 2011-07-01, SF Man wrote:
Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

Do yourself a big favor and throw that piece of overprices junk in the
trash and buy a good plastic flashlight. Also, quit buying Duracells.
They're crap.

nb

On 1 Jul 2011 14:34:43 GMT, notbob wrote:

On 2011-07-01, SF Man wrote:
Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

Do yourself a big favor and throw that piece of overprices junk in the
trash and buy a good plastic flashlight. Also, quit buying Duracells.
They're crap.

"Good" "plastic" any recommended brands?

"crap" any recommended "notcrap"?

--
Mr.E

Mr.E wrote:

"Good" "plastic" any recommended brands?

Look for 'tactical' flashlights in the gun and police web stores.
Streamlite is a good, well known brand. I don't think they are
'plastic', but more of a composite material (not sacrificing strength,
but decreases weight).

Get one with multiple functions, like a
key-chain/Kubotan/stun-gun/stun-flash for example.
If you plan to carry it all the time, that is.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for batteries. A great
flashlight is a luxury item that you can expect to pay upwards of $150
for.

On 1 Jul 2011 14:34:43 GMT, notbob wrote:

Do yourself a big favor and throw that piece of overprices junk in the
trash and buy a good plastic flashlight.

The F switch plastic flashlights are not reliable.

What good is a non reliable flashlight.

The corrosion of the battery is not the fault of the metal maglight with a
push-button switch.

As for cleaning, I don't think there is any way to remove the caustic
hydroxide once it contacts metal. Sorry.

On 7/1/2011 11:37 AM, Abolishinist wrote:
On 1 Jul 2011 14:34:43 GMT, notbob wrote:

Do yourself a big favor and throw that piece of overprices junk in the
trash and buy a good plastic flashlight.

The F switch plastic flashlights are not reliable.

With the popularity of LED flashlights, there are fewer plastic
flashlights available. LEDs need to have lots of metal to dissipate the
heat from the semiconductor junction.

On 07/01/2011 06:42 PM, A. Baum wrote:
On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:40:46 -0700, SF Man wrote:

Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

The flashlight itself seems to be black anodized aluminum. The bottom
Duracell March 2013 D-cell battery leaked and started corroding the
steel spring in the bottom end cap. It left a gunky grayish white gritty
goop on the spring.

Likewise, the grayish gritty goop expanded the battery such that it was
stuck inside the 3-D-cell flashlight. After about 10 minutes of banging
upside down, I was able to extricate the three D-Cell Duracell
batteries.

I generally use vinnegar to clean up scale in brass water faucets. Do
you know what chemical I can use on aluminum& steel flashlights to
dissolve the grayish gritty goop from a leaked alkaline battery?

What is that goop made up of anyway?

Had that happen on a 4 C cell Mag. Luckily I had a soft bronze wire brush
just oversized of the bore. Used spray silicone and brushed the inside
out. Brushed the spring and bottom cap and sprayed with silicon. Works
fine now. I don't use Duracell batteries now. They are known to leak
especially when the get low.

yeah, just use a bottle brush and lots of clear water. then spray it
with something to keep future corrosion at bay. Spray silicone is a
good idea.

nate

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On Fri, 1 Jul 2011 22:42:51 +0000 (UTC), "A. Baum"
wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:40:46 -0700, SF Man wrote:

Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

The flashlight itself seems to be black anodized aluminum. The bottom
Duracell March 2013 D-cell battery leaked and started corroding the
steel spring in the bottom end cap. It left a gunky grayish white gritty
goop on the spring.

Likewise, the grayish gritty goop expanded the battery such that it was
stuck inside the 3-D-cell flashlight. After about 10 minutes of banging
upside down, I was able to extricate the three D-Cell Duracell
batteries.

I generally use vinnegar to clean up scale in brass water faucets. Do
you know what chemical I can use on aluminum & steel flashlights to
dissolve the grayish gritty goop from a leaked alkaline battery?

What is that goop made up of anyway?

Had that happen on a 4 C cell Mag. Luckily I had a soft bronze wire brush
just oversized of the bore. Used spray silicone and brushed the inside
out. Brushed the spring and bottom cap and sprayed with silicon. Works
fine now. I don't use Duracell batteries now. They are known to leak
especially when the get low.

I think for every major battery-supplier I've ever heard of,
somebody has told me their batteries leak.

--
croy

Because it's true?

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"croy" wrote in message
...

fine now. I don't use Duracell batteries now. They are
known to leak
especially when the get low.

I think for every major battery-supplier I've ever heard of,
somebody has told me their batteries leak.

--
croy

On Fri, 1 Jul 2011 21:20:46 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

Because it's true?

Probably!

--
croy

On Jul 1, 6:16*pm, croy wrote:
On Fri, 1 Jul 2011 22:42:51 +0000 (UTC), "A. Baum"









wrote:
On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:40:46 -0700, SF Man wrote:

Do you know what chemical can clean an anodized aluminum Mag-Lite
flashlight when Duracell March 2013 alkaline batteries leaked.

The flashlight itself seems to be black anodized aluminum. The bottom
Duracell March 2013 D-cell battery leaked and started corroding the
steel spring in the bottom end cap. It left a gunky grayish white gritty
goop on the spring.

Likewise, the grayish gritty goop expanded the battery such that it was
stuck inside the 3-D-cell flashlight. After about 10 minutes of banging
upside down, I was able to extricate the three D-Cell Duracell
batteries.

I generally use vinnegar to clean up scale in brass water faucets. Do
you know what chemical I can use on aluminum & steel flashlights to
dissolve the grayish gritty goop from a leaked alkaline battery?

What is that goop made up of anyway?

Had that happen on a 4 C cell Mag. Luckily I had a soft bronze wire brush
just oversized of the bore. Used spray silicone and brushed the inside
out. Brushed the spring and bottom cap and sprayed with silicon. Works
fine now. I don't use Duracell batteries now. They are known to leak
especially when the get low.

I think for every major battery-supplier I've ever heard of,
somebody has told me their batteries leak.

--
croy

For me (in my experience) Ray-O-Vac's are unreliable and they leak.
Even if they're NOT in a flashlight! I honestly can't understand how
they stay in business.